Self-Advocates of ADEC
Self-advocacy means: You are able to tell people about your thoughts and feelings. You are able to ask for what you need and want. You know your rights and you speak up for your rights. You are able [...]
Picture Possibilities at the Plaza
On Saturday, July 30th, ADEC turned Elkhart Civic Plaza into a true celebration space! From 11-3 we welcomed volunteers, staff, clients, family, friends, and the public to celebrate the culmination of our month-long 2022 fundraiser, Picture Possibilities. Food trucks, [...]
ADEC’s Employee Appreciation Day at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
ADEC is celebrating our 70th year in 2022, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is with an event at Wellfield Botanic Garden to recognize and show our appreciation to our staff. In addition to free admission for our [...]
The 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CELEBRATES 32 YEARS The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The civil rights law was an historic win for the community [...]
ADEC’s Day at the Elkhart County 4H Fair
Monday was Disability Day at the Elkhart County 4H Fair in Goshen! For part of the day, music is lowered and rides are slowed down so that everyone can have a chance to participate and have fun. The weather [...]
ADEC Supported Living Residents Receive Container Gardens from Creekside Church of the Brethren Volunteers
The Creekside Church of the Brethren received a grant from the Lilly Endowment Fund a few years ago that allows them to purchase supplies to create container gardens that they then donate to ADEC Supported Living clients. According to [...]
CEO of THOR, Bob Martin, Talks ADEC and Picture Possibilities
Zach, Froggy 102.7: We're talking with the president and CEO of Thor industries, Bob Martin, about ADEC. And can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to know about ADEC? Bob [...]
Gaining Grounds Conference Center to Host Craft Bazaar in September
GAINING GROUNDS 1ST ANNUAL CRAFT BAZAAR hosted by ADEC Gaining Grounds is hosting its 1st Annual Craft Bazaar on Sat. Sept. 17th from 9-3 in our Conference Center space at the ADEC Main Administration Building at 19670 State Road [...]
In July, ADEC is all about “Picture Possibilities.”
ADEC is proud to announce our annual fundraiser. This year, July 2022, is our third year of “Picture Possibilities” – named that because it features photos and videos on social media, but also because it inspires those we serve, [...]
ADEC Visited by Volunteers from Genesis Products
For the month of June, Genesis Products has been giving back to the community and selected ADEC as one of their support partners. ADEC welcomed teams from Genesis products who joined ADEC at different program sites to provide social [...]
