Self-Advocates of ADEC Host Presentation on Voting

2022-09-21T16:31:25-04:00September 21st, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, History, News|

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 give [...]

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ADEC Introduces New National DSP Certification Program

2022-10-18T15:28:12-04:00August 30th, 2022|Community, Direct Support, Employment, History, News|

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 [...]

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ADEC Hosts Podcast Release/Listening Party for: “Expert Tips By ADEC Self-Advocates”

2022-08-26T15:42:03-04:00August 26th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, Families, History, News|

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 attendee [...]

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ADEC Wins “Most Inclusive Workplace” Award

2022-05-06T15:23:15-04:00May 6th, 2022|Community, Employment, History, News|

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 which [...]

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Introducing … The Story of ADEC

2023-02-12T18:54:47-05:00May 1st, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Administration, Community, Dignity, Direct Support, History|

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 possibility [...]

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2000 and Beyond

2000-12-10T17:55:24-05:00December 10th, 2000|History|

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 vigorously [...]

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The Nineties

1990-08-07T17:54:40-05:00August 7th, 1990|History|

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, granting equality of opportunity for our nation’s more than 43 million Americans who experience one or more physical or mental disabilities. Considered the most sweeping piece of [...]

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