2014 Annual Report

42 Years of Making a Difference in our Community

An Executive Letter

Dear Friends, 2014 celebrates not only our 42th year as an organization, but 42 years of making a difference in the lives of so many members. It’s 42 years of learning, friendship, growth, and success. During our 42 years of dedicated services to the community we have helped countless members to gain independence, build lasting relationships, and attain a rich and interesting life that all adults know. I would like to thank our staff, board, donors, and families as they have helped to hon-or AADD’s past and mission while working towards our future goals. AADD would not be what it is today without the trailblazers of the past from the original parents who gathered in their homes to the first executive director who grew our organization to the donors who made this all possible. With help and support AADD has built a proud legacy of community service that has continued to expand through the years. Our journey forward brings both promises for a bright future and challenges along the way. To strengthen our organization, we have implemented an intense one-year strategic planning session culminated in the organization developing a comprehensive five-year plan.

AADD members remind us that those with disabilities should not be defined by those disabilities, but rather by the possibilities they can achieve. With our help, members are able to achieve independence, self-pride, and social and behavioral skills. We provide our members with encouragement needed to succeed and are excited about the future role AADD will play this coming years in the lives of our over 170 members and in the communities we serve. Our members believe that a true friend recognizes their disabilities but emphasizes their possibilities. Thank you for supporting the Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.

Sincerely,

Larry I. Rubin, Executive Director

Larry I. Rubin, Executive Director

In 2008 Larry Rubin was appointed Executive

Director of Adults with Developmental Disabilities bringing with him over a

decade of non-profit leadership experience from his work for the Red Cross.

Our Mission

The Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is a non-profit organization that provides much needed assistance and activities for special needs adults with intellectual disabilities ranging from such rare dis-orders as Familial Dysautonomia to more common autism disorders. It’s a segment of the community that is not often talked about. While special needs children have made it into the mainstream over the past few decades, adults with those same needs are rarely in the spotlight. The Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities’ mission is to nurture personal relationships, positive work habits, and greater independence for intellectually disabled adults, 18 years of age and older, while supporting caregivers and increasing acceptance in the greater southeastern Pennsylvania community. Social interaction is the heart of human experience. For over forty years our goal has been to educate and enrich the lives of our members. AADD provides secure environments where members develop life skills from arranging transportation and manag-ing finances to forming and maintaining friendships. AADD helps members obtain employment, live on their own in apartments or in supervised group homes, form social networks, and make good personal choices for healthy living. The Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, having grown from the initial group of five families to today with over 170 members, takes members on trips, creates holiday celebrations, and meets weekly for rap ses-sions with professional facilitators that address members’ concerns and discuss topics such as etiquette and hygiene, as well as helping to make personal decisions about their lives and well being. Executive Director Larry Rubin says: “While these may sound like simple and insignificant activities, for our population they are critically im-portant life and behavior lessons that help them live as independently as possible. And as a result of this level of assistance and intimacy, our members consider us part of their families and we feel the same.”

42 Years of Making a Difference

in the Lives of Those We Serve

The Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities began in 1973 by a group of five parents. The main premise of the group was to have a forum for their sons and daughters to get together and socialize after they graduated from high school. The small group met on Saturdays at a house on Susquehanna Road in Abington where they would hold dances, play games and socialize. The first fundraiser they held was a dinner, cooked by the parents and attended by approximately 50 people. The first donation received was given to them by Harry Levine, father of Cissie Vizak-Frantz. A Base Service Unit from Montgomery County sent out Bob Leon, a Social Worker, to start the Rap Sessions. Pretty soon, they outgrew the small house on Susquehanna Road and the group moved to St. Paul’s Church in Elkins Park. After many years at this location, a parent made a contact with Bill Ferstenfeld of Keneseth Israel Synagogue. Ever since, the synagogue’s youth lounge has been home to the Elkins Park Discussion Group. In November, 1975 AADD became a non-profit organization with a 501 (c)(3) determination from the IRS. Kim Weinberg was appointed the first Executive Director in 1978 and, as the group continued to grow, Rap Sessions extended to the Main Line and Spring House locations. These three groups still meet once a week to discuss life skills challenges pertaining to achieving independence.

The educational, cultural and recreational activities have increased from once a month, to every weekend. Along with social interaction, these outings are a chance for members to practice skills learned in Rap Sessions. The first annual fundraising event, called Key to Independence Day was held in May of 1983 and still continues each year to this day.

After moving administrative offices to the Pavilion in Jenkintown, PA in 1997, the group originally named Association for Developmental Disabilities/YAG (Young Adults Group) re-branded in 2002 as Adults with Developmental Disabilities or for short, “ADD.” Following this, in 2014, the agency re-branded itself yet again and is now officially “AADD,”

Supporting You Then, Now,

and Always

Board Of Directors, Staff,

and Facilitators

Executive Board

President Davida Berger

Vice Presidents

Tom Smith Clare Glisson

Treasurer Ruth Spergel

Secretary Linda Rubin

Presidential Advisors

Hannah Berger Jeannette Maitin Joy Pollock, Esq.

Bruce Sham

Advisors Board

Dr. Jules Abrams Winnie Atterbury

Miriam Barsky Louis Beccaria Alan Dabrow Elaine Ecker Jack Farber

Paul Feldman, Esq. Dr. Leslie Frankel

Joel Freedman Paul Freedman

Sharon Freedman Anne Garr

Rosemarie Greco Mark Halsey Barbie Henig

Alan Hockstein Arlene Jarett

James P. Kane Jordan Katz

Seymour Katz Noel Perloff

Robert Riesner Alan Robbins Judy Robbins

Vickie Sedman Louis Sigel

Cissie Vizak-Frantz Richard Weiner, Esq.

Marc Zumoff

Board of Directors

Dr. Rita Axelrod Rich Bomze Jeff Garrett

Beth Kaufman Judith Kramer Evie Krancer

Dr. Marsha Krouk Linda Mosko

Anthony Rocca, Esq. Stephen Sable Nina Zucker

Staff

Executive Director Larry I. Rubin

Executive Assistant

Ellen Goldman

Grant Writer Justin Rademaekers

Facilitators Tyana El-Bedawi Brian D’Ulisse Cynthia Fital

Nanci Goldenberg Rachel Goldenberg

Jay Grant Adrienne Riff Andrew Rubin Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor

Thank You

To all of our dedicated board members, staff and facilitators for inspiring and

encouraging our members to strive for success and independence by setting an example and influencing those around

them to strive in spite of obstacles.

In Memoriam Marilyn “Wendy” Cohen

Ricky Godorov

Finances

Total Revenue: $462,496

Total Expenditures: $459,122

Client services 48%

Membership Dues 11%

Grants 2%

Fundraising 17%

Contributions 18%

In-kind Services 3%

Investments 1%Client services $221,965.00

Membership Dues $50,944.00

Grants $9,206.00

Fundraising $81,119.00

Contributions $82,796.00

In-kind Services $9,725.00

Investments $6,172.00

Program 75%

Development

13%

General & Administrative 12%

Program $343,899.00

Development $58,752.00

General & Administrative $56,471.00

Donors

Many Thanks To Our In-Kind Donors

Individuals Larry & Judy Bergman Rich & Ilene Bomze Rick & Marci Cherry Ruth & Howard Cohen Joe Ferrero

Charles & Harriett Flaster Steve & Ellen Goldman Robin Levenberg Norman & Linda Mosko Bryna Nelson Paston

Anthony Rocca Marilyn Rubin Larry & Nancy Rubin Philip & Ruth Spergel

Businesses Adventure Aquarium Allegheny Art Company Allied Market THA Ambler Theater Annie's Spa Arden Theatre Co. Armen Chevrolet Artisans 3 Gallery Bags n' bangles Berta Sawyer Beyer's Choice Big Burrito Restaurant Group Boston Coach Brandywine River Museum Briar Bush Nature Center Bristol Riverside Theater Broad Run Golfer's Club Bucks County Playhouse Bucks County River Country Caldwells of Bucks County Camden River Sharks Cardinal Touch Clinique County Theater Creative Jewelry Crowne Plaza Phila. City Avenue Curds & Whey, Ltd Daryl's Pastries Devon Horse Show Drake Tavern E.F. Cut' N & Co Encounter Cosmetics

Ghost Tours of New Hope Green Valley Country Club Hair Today Holts Cigar Company House of Pho Hygenic Corporation James A. Michener Museum Jem Restaurant Joey Tate's Just Born Inc. K. Nemia Hair Studio Keswick Theatre Kimmel Center, Inc. Krouk Real Estate Group Linda's Loft, Ltd. Lizhi Health Spa Manor Home and Gifts Master Cuts Willow Grove Media Theatre Mercer Museum Morris Arboretum , Univ. of PA Movie Tavern My Jewel Shop Inc. National Canal Museum New Candlelight Theatre Pennsylvania Ballet Peoples Light & Theatre Com-pany Philadelphia Chocolate Tours Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Free Library Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia Union Preston & Steve Show Randi's Restaurant Reading Fightin Phils Rollers at Flying Fish Rompn'Roll S.G.S. Paper Company Salon l' Etoile Salon Paradisio Sand Castle Winery Soaring Adventures Of America, Inc. Sonesta Hotel Southwest Airlines Stagecrafters State Rep. Madeleine Dean SuperCuts Talamore Family Club Temple University Football The Daily Grind Thunderbird Bowling Center Villanova Univ. Theater Dep. Vintage Bar & Grill Visiting Angels Waltz Golf Farm Watershed Partnership, Inc. West Avenue Grille White Elephant Winterthur Museum YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity Young Adjustment Company

Donors

2013-2014 Annual Fund Donors

Thank You

For 42 years we have been making a difference in the

lives of our members. Your

contributions to the Association for Adults with

Developmental Disabilities helps us to continue our

mission to provide a secure environment for our members

to develop life skills and nurture personal relationships,

positive work habits, and greater independence while also supporting caregivers.

You Can Help...

There are many ways to support AADD. Consider

making a donation or participating in one of

AADD’s many fundraisers.

United Way Donor Choice #02962

Combined Federal Campaign

#63051

Visit our website at www.addpa.org/donate or call us at 215-886-9990 for more information on how to give.

$250 - $499 Henry Cohen Horace Barsh

Hannah Berger Larry Bergman

David Berkowitz Jonathan Ominsky

Foundations, Grants, and Organizations

$7,500

New York Collaborates for Autism Phillies Charities, Inc

Selber The Philadelphia Foundation

$5,000

Merck Company Foundation ShopRite of Roosevelt Blvd

$199 - $999

Temple Emanuel Jewish Federation of Northeastern PA

Event Sponsors Bowl-A-Thon Sponsors

Hannah Berger

Davida Berger, Curds N Whey Clare Glisson, TD Bank

The Hatch Family Joe Penecale, SJR Caterer

Penn State Abington’s Enactus Simone Perloff

Philadelphia Pretzel Factory of Abington

Joy Pollock Nancy, Andrew & Melanie Rubin

Wally Miller, Colin Miller, & Christine Smith Laura Sordoni

$500 - $1,000 Mark Almeida Richard Busis

Seth Lehr Wallace Miller Jr.

Philip Spergel Marta Rothwarf

Stephen McKendrick Dan Park

Individuals

Key to Independence Day

Key to Independence Day is AADD’s major annual fundraising event that brings in almost a quarter of

AADD’s operating budget. The event takes place in May and includes lunch, golf, bridge, mahjongg, fol-

lowed by cocktails, dinner, awards, and member speeches. The day also includes silent and live auctions, bou-

tique tables and raffle baskets.

Key to Independence Day Committee

Honorary Chairpersons Chairperson

Richard & Rene McMenamin Beth Kaufman

Committee Chairpersons Bridge & Boutique Tables

Elaine Ecker

Dinner Planning & Decorations Hannah Berger

Golf

Jeff Garrett & Tom Smith

Mah Jongg Judy Bergman

Program Book Ellen Goldman & Larry Rubin

Raffle

Ilene & Richard Bomze

Volunteers Justin Rademaekers

Committee Members-at-large

Davida Berger, Clare Glisson, Judith Kramer, Evie, Krancer, Jeannette Maitin, Joy Pollock, Esq., Anthony Rocca, Esq., Linda Rubin, Stephen Sable, Bruce Sham,

Ruth Spergel, Nina Zucker

Achievements

2014 Key to Independence Day Awards

Jay Pollock Memorial Leadership Award

Jason Snyder

Saft Family Member of the Year Award Christine Melfi (EP) Larry Feldman (ML)

Michele Hill (SH)

Certificate of Appreciation Earl Cuninko (EP)

Trudy Conway (ML) David Sezov (SH)

Certificate of Appreciations from Office

Scott Monheit Jay Hertz

David Taxin

2014 Key to Independence Day Honorees

Ricky Godorov Key Day Award

Orien Reid

Wendy Cohen Advocacy Award Harriett & Jeffry Bleiman

AADD recognizes its members, representatives, community partners, parents, and supporters who have shown dedication and determination to our agency throughout the year. A special thanks and appreciation to those who give their time, energy and support to AADD.

Establishment of the Jonah Selber Scholarship

Member, Jonah Selber, appreciates the importance of AADD so much that as of 2014, he now donates a portion of his trust fund to help others afford the benefits of our organization!

Donors

Diamond Seymour Kalstein Charitable Trust

Gold

McMenamin Family Shoprite Wakefern Food Corporation

Silver

Jeff & Harriet Bleiman & Family Lynmar Builders

Bronze

Dr. Rita Axelrod & Dr. Howard Naidech Howard & Ruth Cohen

Dr. Malcolm & Elaine Ecker Harris Fishman, CLU, ChFC, First Financial Group

Charles & Harriet Flaster Peter & Cheryl Parashes

Bruce H. Sham, CLF, Special Care Planner

Ruby Joy Pollock, Esq.

2014 Key To Independence Day Donors

Emerald Jordan & Cynthia Katz

Dr. Marsha & Ivan Krouk

Opal The Henson Sales Group

Nutley Park ShopRite ShopRite of Lincoln Park

Pearl

Sandra Barlow Hannah Berger

Revere Suburban Realty Anita Feld

Kimiko Iizuka & Family Evie Krancer Betty London

Vince & Pam Quinn

Topaz Visiting Angels

Member Representative Speakers at Dinner

Scott Monheit (EP) Trudy Conway (ML) Diana Serianni (SH)

Donors

2014 Key To Independence Day Ad Book Donors

Gold Page ($750)

Silver Page ($500)

Full Page ($400)

Barry Bressler Esq. Bridgeport Fittings, Inc

Brown's ShopRite

Henry Cohen

Mark Cohen

Alan Dabrow

Seth Lehr

Charlie Nix

Philip Spergel Marlene Weinberg

Half Page ($250)

Quarter Page ($150)

Business Card ($100)

A&L Foods, Inc. Allen Actman

Banner Travel, Inc. Stephen Barson

Hannah Berger

Frankie Crugman

Culturetour Inc. Gable Pritz Mishkin, LLP

Lawrence Garr

Jeff Garrett

Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks, Inc.

Jarett Krassenstein & Unger, LLC

Vincent Quinn

Howard Sacks

Richard D. Simon

Lucille B. Stein

The Schnecken Lady

Waterstone Mortgage

Whitemarsh Memorial Park

YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity

Young Adjustment Company, Inc.

Erlbaum Family Foun-dation

Forman Mills, Inc Mitchell Kramer

Ronetco Supermarkets

Allied Wire & Cable, Inc. Feldman & Feldman

Richard Ferst Goodman Properties

Mitchell Hollin Mode Transportation

The Schwartz Foundation

Horace Barsh

Herbert Bass

Richard Busis

Evie Krancer

Rubinsohn Travel

William T. McGivney

Richard Bomze

Broadway Theatre of Pitman

Fulton Bank

Stewart Golen

Art Green

Cara Jablow Linda's Loft, Ltd. David Navazio

Joseph Osherow

Pescatore & Associates, LLC

Revere Suburban

Alan Saul Jerry Selber

Stanley Silverman

Visiting Angels

Our Services

Office Support All office staff support the members by advising them and answering their questions about any topic during the week from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff assist members to help them pay for their memberships and trips, obtain assistance and family driven money (FDM) from their county office of Behavioral Health/Developmental Disabilities, coordinating transportation, modify unacceptable behavior and receive assistance in problem-solving. Members are encouraged to handle as much of their decision-making, transportation and payment for trips and membership as they can. Members are also encouraged to develop office skills by volunteering in the AADD office or at the annual AADD fundraising event, Key to Independence Day.

Rap Sessions Discussion groups (Rap Sessions) are the cornerstones of the services offered by AADD. They are held in three strategic locations (Elkins Park, Main Line, and Springhouse) encouraging members from all over the Tri-county area to participate. The sessions provide an opportunity for members to identify and resolve concerns, discuss peer interaction and gain socialization skills. Members bring questions about friends, family, work, relationships, finances, intimacy, religion, etc. to these sessions. The sessions also provide a safe environment for our members to learn and make friends and promote independence, self pride, and enhance social and behavioral skills. The sessions give a sense of relief for their families, who know that their adult child has his/her own friends and a solid support system. In 2013-2014, AADD provided 300 hours of member-driven discussion and educational programming.

Supervised Weekend Outings The weekly outings to concerts, sporting events, theaters, movies, etc. help to enrich our members' lives. At these outings, others see our men and women behaving appropriately and enjoying the same events they do; helping to break down stereotypes and build community awareness. In addition, our members are able to practice their skills in listening, following directions, working together, and learning to communicate with others beyond the safety of the discussion group’s protective environments. With time these skills help to enhance our members' self-esteem and increase their ability to become active and productive members of the community. The goal of the supervised weekend outings is to ensure independence, self pride, and enhance social and behavioral skills with families and in the community. In 2013 - 2014, AADD held 49 weekend activities for our members including trips to amusement and recreational parks, picnics, arcades, museums, concerts, plays, movies, dances, sporting events, bowling trips and social networking events. The trips had a total attendance of 2,421 people. In July, our members attended our 7-day vacation trip to Pinegrove Dude Ranch in the Catskill Mountains of Kerhonkson, New York where they enjoyed swimming, line dancing, ping pong, country music, karaoke, horse back riding, relaxing by fire pits, and more!

Our Events

2013-2014 EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Saturday, July 6, 2013 South Pacific @Dutch Apple Theatre Sunday, July 14, 2013 Phillies vs. White Sox @ Citizens Bank Park Sunday, July 21, 2013 Forever Plaid @ New Candlelight Theatre Saturday, July 27, 2013 Bowling @ Thunderbird Lanes Sunday, August 4, 2013 Hairspray @ Pitman Theater Saturday, August 10, 2013 Smurfs 2 @Movie Tavern August 16 - August 23, 2013 Member Vacation Cruise Saturday, September 7, 2013 Franklin Institute Sunday, September 15, 2013 Dave & Buster’s in Plymouth Meeting Sunday, September 22, 2013 A Chorus Line @ New Candlelight Theatre Saturday, September 28, 2013 Spamalot @ Media Theatre Sunday, October 6, 2013 How to Succeed in Business @ Pitman Theater Saturday, October 12, 2013 Longwood Gardens Sunday, October 20, 2013 Halloween Dance@ Crown Plaza Saturday, October 26, 2013 Penn State Univ. vs. Vermont Hockey @ Wells Fargo Center Saturday, November 2, 2013 Linvilla Orchard Hayride Sunday, November 10, 2013 Annual Bowl-A-Thon @ Thunderbird Lanes Saturday, November 16, 2013 Temple Owls vs. Rutgers @ Lincoln Financial Field Sunday, November 24, 2013 42nd Street @Pitman Theater Sunday, December 1, 2013 Christmas by Candlelight @ New Candlelight Theatre Saturday, December 7, 2013 76ers VS Denver Nuggets @ Wells Fargo Center Sunday, December 15, 2013 Nerds, The Musical @ Suzanne Roberts Theater Saturday, December 21, 2013 Annual Holiday Party @ Flourtown Country Club Saturday, December 28, 2013 I Love Lucy @ Merriam Theater Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Annual New Year’s Eve Party @ Hilton Garden Inn Saturday, January 4, 2014 Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat @ Media Theatre Saturday, January 11, 2014 Temple Owls @ Liacouras Center Saturday, January 18, 2014 Philadelphia Wings @ Wells Fargo Center Sunday, January 26, 2014 Monster Mini Golf @ Feasterville, PA Sunday, February 2, 2014 Cats @ Pitman Theater Saturday, February 15, 2014 Sweethearts Dance @ Drexelbrook Saturday, February 22, 2014 Phantoms Hockey @ Wells Fargo Center Saturday, March 1, 2014 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? @ Media Theatre Saturday, March 8, 2014 76ers @ Wells Fargo Center Sunday, March 16, 2014 Cirque Eloize Cirkopolis @ Merriam Theater Sunday, March 23, 2014 Dude Ranch Hoedown & Parents Meeting @ Flourtown CC Club Sunday, March 30, 2014 Spirit of Philadelphia Lunch Cruise Sunday, April 6, 2014 Trenton Thunder Sunday April 13, 2014 7 Brides for 7 Brothers @ Dutch Apple Theatre Sunday, April 27, 2014 Anything Goes @ New Candlelight Theatre Saturday, May 3, 2014 Sunset Boulevard @ Media Theatre Saturday, May 10, 2014 Bowling @ Thunderbird Lanes Sunday May 18, 2014 Shrek the Musical @ Dutch Apple Theatre Sunday, May 25, 2014 Phillies vs. Dodgers @ Citizens Bank Park Sunday, June 1, 2014 Trenton Thunder Sunday, June 8, 2014 Blended @ Movie Tavern Saturday, June 14, 2014 Rain: A Beatles Tribute @ Academy of Music Sunday, June 22, 2014 Camden Riversharks @Campbell’s Field Saturday, June 28, 2014 Monster Mini Golf @ Feasterville, PA

Adults with Developmental Disabilities 261 Old York Road, Suite A-50 Jenkintown, PA 19046

Phone: (215) 886-9990 Fax: 215 886-6818 www.addpa.org