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ADL Center is a nonprofit organization providing services to families and individuals with Autism and other challenges. There is a heavy emphasis on Autism services however we provide services to anyone diagnosed with a disability regardless of age or income. It is our mission to provide more than the typical clinical environment. Our mission is to bring diagnosis treatment education social and vocational opportunties in one location.

  • Wednesday June 18th-an ADL Special Chat

    Posted by dsoucy - 06/08/08, 11:43 pm

    Alright everyone, I got about 10 + takers for the Special Edition ADL Chat- Planning for Incapacity. A business associate of mine has agreed to donate...

  • Temple University Documentary

    Posted by dsoucy - 05/27/08, 03:35 pm

    If you've heard me say this once, I have to say it again...I nearly fainted when I received a phone call from Temple Univeristy's Documentary ...

  • July 4th ADL/Mark Leland Benefit Concert

    Posted by dsoucy - 05/17/08, 09:27 am

     Ladies and Gentleman, I am waist deep in preparations for the July 4th ADL/Leland Benefit Concert. As soon as information becomes available, I w...

  • Back to work

    Posted by dsoucy - 05/17/08, 09:13 am

    Well, my friends, it's back to work for me. As many of you know, ADL was not chosen to receive the ASCERT grant to help fund the center. We may be...

  • New Collaboration for ADL Center

    Posted by dsoucy - 05/13/08, 09:19 am

    After my last taping at Comcast Newsmakers, I met the owner of an Equestrian Therapy Center. He asked me about ADL and requested we get together ...

  • Exciting new way to help ADL raise funds

    Posted by dsoucy - 04/28/08, 04:53 pm

    Many of you know that ADL Center is busy with our fundraising efforts to support our mission to provide quality, comprehensive care to families and in...

  • Welcome Friends!

    Posted by dsoucy - 04/11/08, 07:33 pm

    Wow!! Look at all the new memebers! I'm so happy you all have joined the group. Please feel free to upload any photos, stories or discussion posts...

  • I almost fainted...

    Posted by dsoucy - 03/28/08, 06:26 pm

    Well, I can honestly say, I really did almost faint! I recieved confirmation from Country music star, Mark Leland of a Leland/ADL Center Benefit Conce...

  • ADL Center Easter Seals

    Posted by dsoucy - 03/27/08, 02:23 pm

    Oh happy day!!!  I went to a meeting today at Easter Seals, and met w/the program director and the operating manager for Southeastern PA. If...

  • Listen to my interview online...

    Posted by dsoucy - 03/26/08, 10:30 pm

    If anyone is interested in hearing the live interview I did with Gerry Nelms on Blogtalkradio, just click the link. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Ge...

Group News

Unfortunate New...

Posted by dsoucy - 07/12/08, 10:52 am

Sadly, Mark Leland will be unable to perform a concert for us as we were unable to secure a venue for the 4th of July , he is too booked to do a summer benefit. However, he did say he would be willing to perform for us sometime this year.

As many of you know, I only cry and lick my wounds for a day or so before pushing my sleeves up and getting back to the business of raising funds and awareness for ADL. So, as a result of this news, I forged ahead and have secured a collaboratioin with an area college to use their grounds for the carnival and vendor booths, as well as started contacting local radio stations to have a benefit concert for us with either local bands or (preferrably) more well know artists for late August, early September.

I will continue to keep you posted, and as always thanks for the prayers, hugs and support you all show this young organization.

House Bill 1150 passed!

Posted by dsoucy - 07/10/08, 08:39 pm
Governor Rendell Signs Bill Ensuring Continuity of Care for Children, Young Adults with Autism

HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed House Bill 1150 into law, groundbreaking legislation that will provide unprecedented new protections for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.



By requiring private insurers to cover medically necessary treatments for individuals with autism up to age 21, the new law will improve access to essential services and treatments by building a stronger provider network for thousands of children and their families. Insurers will be responsible for the cost of treatment up to $36,000 per year. Advocates praise Pennsylvania’s new law as being among the nation’s best.



“This is a major victory for Pennsylvania families whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. The number of children diagnosed with autism continues to rise, along with the cost of those services,” said Governor Rendell. “By requiring private health insurers to shoulder their fair share of the cost of treatment, we’re taking steps to address the gap in the private insurance market and reduce reliance on government programs as the primary source of services and funding.



Currently, many private insurance programs restrict coverage for certain services for individuals with autism. In Pennsylvania, the Department of Public Welfare provides health care coverage for children with disabilities through the Medical Assistance program without regard to family income and covers costs that private insurance does not pay.



“Five years ago, Public Welfare Secretary Estelle Richman convened the Autism Task Force, bringing families and practitioners together to begin the critical work of ensuring the very unique needs of children and their families living with autism were being met,” Governor Rendell said. “Mandating coverage for families was one of their key recommendations and we’re pleased today to have new laws in place that will bring relief to so many Pennsylvania families.



Under the new law, treatments and services for autism, including psychiatric care, psychological care, rehabilitative care including applied behavioral analysis, therapeutic care and pharmacy care will be covered, as well as those services proven to prevent regression.



For more information on services available for children living with autism, visit
www. dpw. state. pa. us.

Succesful Special Chat

Posted by dsoucy - 06/23/08, 10:39 pm

Financial Advisor, Jesse Rudgunas was our guest for a special edition of ADL chat on June 18th, and while their were not many guests on ADL, those who attended were given some very valuable information. For me, personally, getting steps 1-3 for procuring a Special Needs Trust was key to working on a very real issue that could affect my family at any given  time. If anyone is interested in obtaining information on this informative chat, please let me know. He is willing to return as a guest on ADL Chat.

Should anyone need his contact information, or a referral to a Financial Advisor, specializing in Special Needs Trusts, click here..

http://jrudgunas.wradvisors.com/

Thanks to all who attended and helped me learn with their great questions....


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