A Letter from ADEC CEO Donna Belusar
At the end of this year, I will be retiring from ADEC to have more precious time with my family members. As that time grows closer, I am riddled with mixed emotions – joy and excitement - but at [...]
Self-Advocates of ADEC Host Presentation on Voting
During a recent Self-Advocates of ADEC meeting, participants expressed interest in learning more about their rights when it comes to voting in Indiana. The group worked with Self-Advocates of Indiana and Leah Grandy from Indiana Disability Rights to arrange a day for Leah to come [...]
ADEC Introduces New National DSP Certification Program
ADEC Provides Free National DSP Certification for Employees ADEC is excited and proud to announce that they are now members of The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals. With this new partnership, all DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) who work at [...]
ADEC Hosts Podcast Release/Listening Party for: “Expert Tips By ADEC Self-Advocates”
On Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, ADEC was proud to host a Release & Listening Party for the new Podcast, “Expert Tips By ADEC Self-Advocates.” Debuting on most streaming platforms this week, the new podcast is hosted by Emily, an [...]
ADEC Wins “Most Inclusive Workplace” Award
BRISTOL, INDIANA - ADEC is honored to be the recipient of 2022's "Most Inclusive Workplace" Award presented at the Northeast Indiana Manufacturing Awards. The first incarnation of ADEC Industries opened in 1958 as the area’s first sheltered workshop [...]
For one employee, new position a chance for redemption
For most people, a job offer signals validation, respect and the hope of new beginnings. It's exciting to know someone feels you are worth the investment, regardless of whether you take the job. For Karl Kingsley, his most recent job [...]
45 Years of Awesome
When Cary Kelsey began work at the Sheltered Workshop in 1970, he planned to stay for a little more than two years to satisfy his alternative service for the military and then find a job teaching history. Today, 45 years later, [...]
The Story of ADEC, Part 2
Oftentimes when ADEC employees and clients represent ADEC in the community, someone will ask what ADEC means. In this installment of The Story of ADEC, we will dive deeper into our organization’s history and learn how we became known [...]
Introducing … The Story of ADEC
If we don’t know where we’ve been, how can we possibly know where to go? In 63 years, we have come a long way. Technology has advanced, understanding has increased. However, ADEC’s underlying commitment and dedication to choice and [...]
2000 and Beyond
The emphasis on self-advocacy, value of the contributions consumers make in their local communities, consumer choice and an increase in non-paid interaction between consumers and members of the community started in the 1990s spurred continued action in 2000. Consumers worked [...]
