ADEC’s Summer Camp 2024
Campers have been having a blast during summer camp, enjoying adventure, friendships, learning, community spirit, and many exciting field trips! Check out the 2024 Summer Camp photo galleries here: [...]
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 [...]
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 summer campers’ activity level grows by ‘Leaps and Bounds’ thanks to Goshen Health grant
Children with disabilities are 38 percent more likely to be obese. With help from the Goshen Health Foundation, ADEC is working to change that.
Project SEARCH students reflect on internship experiences at Memorial Hospital of South Bend
Only about one-third of working-age people with disabilities are employed, but a partnership between ADEC, South Bend schools and Beacon Health System is working to change that.
Dianne’s Continuing ADEC Adventure: Flying to Arizona
At 67 years old, Dianne Hampshire is living proof that it's never too late to enjoy a new adventure. A few months ago, we shared this incredible story of Dianne and Richard Hampshire reuniting after eight years of searching for [...]
ADEC DSP Tracy Rousculp enjoys client growth, teamwork
The My ADEC Story series continues as Tracy Rousculp, ADEC DSP at Lutz Group Home in South Bend, shares why she loves working at ADEC. I've been a DSP at ADEC for about 11 months. During this time, I also [...]
Support ADEC While You ‘Shop for a Cause’
Mark your calendars for a fall shopping trip anytime between Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 28. For these three days only, you can save 25% off* at Macy's with a $5 Shop for a Cause savings pass. Every $5 [...]
Eight-Year Search Leads to Mother-Son Reunion at ADEC
When you google “Dianne Hampshire,” the first entry that pops up is a profile from the Works of Arc website featuring Dianne’s picture and describing her ceramic work at ADEC’s Day Service at Goshen. For most people, this would be [...]
ADEC Services Receive Glowing Reviews
Program surveys, reviews and audits are a valuable way to refine programming, reinforce quality standards and offer proof of impeccable service. ADEC furthers its mission of choice and possibility every time services pass critical review. Over the past few months, [...]
