GOSHEN, INDIANA — On Sept. 14th, 2021, we lost a beloved member of our local communities. Alex Shively passed away at the age of thirty due to Covid Pneumonia, and his loss is greatly felt throughout Wakarusa, Northwood schools and [...]

BRISTOL, INDIANA — We celebrated ADEC’s 70th Birthday on Thursday, April 7th with an Open House from 10 am to 1pm. Irish Dave from Froggy 102.7 was with us to broadcast live and share some wonderful interviews about everything that [...]

Seventy years ago, a group of parents envisioned a more vibrant future for their children with disabilities, one where they played and learned alongside other children, where workplaces celebrated all different abilities, and where their children could live out their [...]

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening ADEC and the City of Goshen invite our families and neighbors to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the Ashley VanVurst Sensory Trail at Abshire Park on 1302 E. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, [...]

I am pleased to deliver a special announcement to all ADEC employees and to all hopeful new hires that are considering joining this extraordinary organization.  ADEC is announcing a new “Sustainability Bonus 2.0” that will be given out to all [...]

ADEC will soon be opening new doors in St. Joseph County, in response to the growing needs for services for individuals with intellectually and development disabilities.  ADEC recently purchased the former VA clinic and is working with DJ Construction to [...]

ADEC recognizes March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The nonprofit organization is raising awareness the entire month through their “I Can” campaign about the need for inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), highlighting the barriers that they [...]

Earlier today, the FSSA sent out the following reminder. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which was passed in March 2020, offered extra federal assistance to states which agreed to meet certain criteria. One of the requirements is that Medicaid [...]

ADEC is pleased to announce a substantial investment in enhanced cybersecurity to support the care of our individuals served. Today, more than ever, we are increasing the use of technology to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well [...]

This year we are partnering with WNDU for the Healthy Families & Futures campaign, helping to educate families on what resources are available in the community to meet their specific needs. Here is our first promotional [...]