The students of ADEC’s 2016-17 Project SEARCH class celebrated reaching the program’s halfway mark this month by hosting an Open House to show off their progress. The highlight of the Open House was talking with Deric and Kayla, two best friends [...]
When Patricia Lepe grows up, she wants to be an artist at Cartoon Network. A senior at Concord High School, Patricia looks forward to graduating in the spring and moving to California to learn more about art and work toward her [...]
Have you been searching for the perfect gift for your friend’s birthday? Or maybe there’s a blank spot on your wall for a piece of meaningful art? As of Wednesday, October 5, Elkhart’s newest shopping destination - the Art by ADEC [...]
The My ADEC Story series continues with this entry from Sara Howard, Senior Manager of Community Employment. // Photo by Rod Tackett Did you know that the “E” in ADEC stands for employment? Employment is one of ADEC’s core values. ADEC [...]
A few Saturdays ago, Dion McField treated his roommates to coffee and cinnamon rolls at the Electric Brew in Elkhart. While they enjoyed their breakfast, Dion gave the guys a tour, proudly showing them his lists and describing the tasks he [...]
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a disability as the condition of being unable to do things in the normal way. Well, based on that definition, each and every one of us has a disability. You cannot spell disability, without the root word, [...]
Mauricio (L) and Josh (R) at Project SEARCH graduation. Marcus was unable to attend because he had to work (the best excuse at a Project SEARCH event!). Confidence and excitement for the future filled the room as eight bright eyed students [...]
Did you know that only 17 percent of people with disabilities are employed? At ADEC, we think that number is too low, and that is why we are so grateful that the city of Elkhart and Mayor Tim Neese for helping [...]
Mike Hedrington, ADEC employment consultant, picked up a Supported Living shift on a recent Wednesday night. As he brought his clients to the weekly ADEC Silver Bullets basketball game, he looked across the court and was transported 30 years back in [...]
“There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.” ~~~ Robert M. Hensel ADEC’s Community Employment is the glass window of our foundation. As family here at ADEC, we may view this window as [...]
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