Ride-A-Bike 2025: A Day to Remember
Ride-A-Bike 2025 Photo Gallery On August 23rd, 2025, ADEC proudly hosted our Ride A Bike event at Ox Bow Park, and what an incredible day it was! Families, friends, [...]
ADEC’s Disability Awareness Night with the South Bend Cubs
On Friday, August 2, ADEC partnered with the South Bend Cubs for a fun-filled and meaningful evening at Four Winds Field to celebrate ADEC's Disability Awareness Night — and what a night it was! Kicking things off, some individuals [...]
ADEC’s Outdoor Programming Space Is Coming to Life!
HELP US REACH OUR PROJECT FUNDRAISING GOAL! Exciting transformation is underway to bring the new outdoor programming space at ADEC's Resource Center to life! This space will feature an ADA-compliant playground, basketball/multi-use pad, concrete walking paths, sensory [...]
ADEC Awarded United Way Grant to Support Outdoor Programming Space Project
HELP US REACH OUR PROJECT FUNDRAISING GOAL! ADEC is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous $318,945 grant from Crossroads United Way, serving Elkhart, LaGrange & Noble Counties, to support the development of its transformative [...]
ADEC’s CEO Joins INARF’s Board of Directors
We’re thrilled to share that ADEC's CEO, Chris Kingsley, has been elected to serve on INARF’s Board of Directors. Board members are selected by their fellow INARF members and represent the collective voice of the association. The Board [...]
The Arc Membership Campaign
Be a Voice. Be an Advocate. Be a Member. ADEC is proud to be an affiliated chapter of The Arc, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). By joining [...]
Ride-A-Bike 2024: A Day to Remember
Ride-A-Bike 2024 Photo Gallery The 2024 Ride-A-Bike event was a spectacular testament to our community's spirit and dedication. With an overcast fall day, a gentle breeze, and perfect weather for [...]
THOR’s Day of Volunteering at ADEC’s Summer Camp
When summer rolls around, the Michiana area buzzes with excitement, especially at ADEC’s Summer Camp- a place of joy and learning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-summer program, one of the few in the region, offers a [...]
The Special Olympics: Strikes & Spares
Buckle up, folks, because we are about to dive into the triumph, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments at the Indiana Special Olympics event held on December 2nd at Western Bowl in Indianapolis! This year’s spectacle was so large that it [...]
Celebrating Creativity: The Return of the ADEC T-Shirt
Many of you have had the honor of meeting Charlie, a dear friend of ADEC who attended ADEC’s Goshen Day Service and Group Home. When meeting Charlie, he may have seemed shy and quiet, but talking to him about [...]
