Executive Director’s Message 2018
This past year the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency celebrated a successful 70th year of excellent special educational, therapeutic, medical, vocational, and social programs. We are accomplishing our mission to be finest educational and therapeutic agency serving children and adults with multiple disabilities in Northern New Jersey. We want to thank Chairman Ernest Canali, his officers, committees, and all of the Trustees for their leadership of our dynamic programs. Your volunteer service and expertise in all areas of budgeting, personnel, and facilities are greatly appreciated. To the Passaic County Elks Special Children’s Committee, under the leadership of President Barry Nelson, we offer our admiration for your 50/50 raffle sales and restaurant fundraisers that provided the resources necessary for facility renovations and program growth.
We appreciate the purchase of land behind our elementary school for a new therapy room. Your strong financial support and selfless efforts make the future bright for our special children and adults. Special thanks also to the staff and our sponsors on the Beefsteak Dinner Dance Committee for an excellent fundraising event. The Committee coordinated the dinner, raffle ticket sales, entertainment and event sponsorships. The funds raised will help provide equipment and program services for our children and adults. We are blessed to have an administrative team whose priority it is to meet the unique needs of our children and adults and maintain our agency’s outstanding reputation. For example, our auditors have complimented Dolores Miles, our Business Administrator, and our office staff for their accurate financial reports and overall business organization.
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from our elementary school and Mary Fischer, Supervisor of Instruction, and Nancy Fagen, Vice Principal from our high school. Also, our Adult Training Center under the supervision of Stephanie Richvalsky, Director of Adult Services, and Lynne Delohery, Social Worker, have received praise from the Division of Developmental Disabilities for excellent programs and client care. We are thankful for the administrative team’s high standards and goals of continuous agency improvement.
Child Study Teams from the fifty sending school districts applaud our educational and therapeutic programs under the direction of Jennifer A. Miller, Principal, and Marianne Idenden, Vice Principal
In closing, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our staff, parents, and friends of our agency for your dedication and commitment to our special children and adults. Working together, we are teaching our children and adult clients the skills that they will use for a lifetime. Let us all celebrate the successes of the past year and dedicate ourselves to greater accomplishments in the future.
Dr. William G. Weiss Executive Director
NJEDDA
Administrative Team Executive Director
Mary Fischer, M.A. Supervisor of Instruction High School
Dolores W. Miles, B.S. Business Manager
Nancy Fegan, M.A. Vice Principal, High School
Jennifer A. Miller, M.Ed Principal Elementary School
Stephanie Richvalsky, M.A. Director of Adult Services
Marianne Idenden, M.A. Vice Principal Elementary School
Lynne Delohery, M.S.W. Social Worker, ATC
William G. Weiss, Ed.D
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Unique People Supporting Each Other As We Meet The Challenges of Life
The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency is celebrating its 70th year as a pioneer in the rehabilitation field for children and adults with special needs. Our programs are fashioned to meet the needs of each individual with developmental disabilities and our goal is to help encourage their independence and improve quality of life. The agency currently serves 260 families from over 40 municipalities in Northern New Jersey. Our elementary and high schools are approved by the New Jersey Department of Education as private non-profit schools for children with multiple disabilities. The NJEDDA Board of Trustees operates the agency. The Board of Trustees consists of concerned citizens who meet monthly to develop policies, provide fiscal oversight and program guidance to the administrative team. The Board has guided the agency through its years of growth into a comprehensive educational and therapeutic organization. 4 • North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
“Our mission is to advance the independence and to enrich the quality of life of individuals with disabilities by providing opportunities to challenge themselves to learn and grow emotionally and functionally in educational, therapeutic and vocational environments within an atmosphere of acceptance.”
School Districts Served by NJEDDA in 2018
Belleville Bergenfield Clifton East Orange East Rutherford Fair Lawn Garfield Glen Rock Hackensack Haledon Hasbrouck Heights Hawthorne Jersey City Kearny Lakeland Regional
Little Falls Lodi Lyndhurst Mahwah Manchester Regional Newark North Haledon Parsippany Passaic Passaic Valley Paterson Perth Amboy Pompton Lakes Prospect Park
Ramapo Indian Hills Ridgewood Rutherford Saddle Brook Secaucus Teaneck Totowa Union City Wallkill Valley Wayne Weehawken West Milford Westwood Woodland Park Wood Ridge
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Professional Services
Adult Training Program Adaptive Equipment & Brace Clinics Computer Access / Augmentive Communication Lab Day Class with Full Academic and Functional Program Extended School Year Program Family Life Education Gym / Adapted Physical Education Program Health Education Hearing Screenings Job Coaching Multidisciplinary Therapy Music Programs Nursing Services
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Occupational Therapy Parent Support Group Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinics Pediatric Physiatry Clinics Physical Therapy Preschool Program Pre-Vocational / Vocational Instruction Sensory Integration Social Work Services Speech & Language Therapy Therapeutic Horseback Riding Toddler Support Program Vision Screenings
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Toddler Program AGES: 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS Thanks to another generous donation from the Passaic County Elks Special Children’s Committee and Board of Trustees, the FREE Special Toddler Playgroup began a sixth year of providing support and services to toddlers with special needs as well as their families. It is an innovative program for toddlers, ages 18 months to three years of age, who are already receiving physical therapy through NJ Early Intervention Services. This program is a pioneer in providing a venue where parents can come together to socialize and support each other through their journey of nurturing toddlers with special needs. There is no other group like this in Northern New Jersey. This playgroup is an adjunct for home-based intervention where toddlers can implement their individual goals in the form of guided play. Activities are geared to enhance gross and fine motor skills as well as language and socialization. All children in the playgroup are eligible for the services that we provide to our students in the school programs i.e. medical clinics, equipment and bracing clinics, Parent Staff Organization and use of our Therapeutic Movement Room.
“I am so grateful for all the help that the social worker has provided me. She always helps me when I need her; from helping me fill out paperwork to making phone calls when I do not know what to do.” - Parent of A. Sabino
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The program is staffed with a bilingual teacher, a physical therapist and speech and language therapist who consult in the program each day. A social worker provides consultation to those in need of community resources. The Playgroup has an average enrollment of 25. The program is in session 3 mornings a week with about 8 toddlers attending each day.
We continue to receive many compliments from the community, i.e. physicians, Early Intervention home-based therapists and staff from St Joseph’s University Hospital and Medical Center. Most important is that we have seen significant progress and growth in the toddlers. The parents are very appreciative. Our Special Toddler Playgroup provides valuable resources and opportunities to toddlers with special needs and their families in our community.
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Pre-School Program AGES: 3 TO 5 YEARS
The preschool program features an exceptional educational and therapeutic team approach that best serves young children with physical and cognitive disabilities. This therapeutic team consists of the classroom teacher, paraprofessionals, physical therapist, nurses, occupational therapist and speech/language therapist. Team members work together in the classroom to assist students in all academic and therapeutic areas. Our preschool program is designed to develop communication, mobility, pre-reading readiness skills, therapeutic feeding, sensory integration, socialization, play and art.
Preschoolers also participate in adapted physical education, music, special assemblies and community outings. Goals for this population are geared towards improving mobility, developing play skills, enhancing speech and language and helping the children to be successful students. These three to five year olds are a special part of the elementary program who attend a full-day session, Monday through Friday. The team works closely with parents, physicians, specialists, and child study teams in order to best meet the children’s individual needs. When the students reach age five, they move to an elementary classroom, if appropriate, as indicated in their Individual Educational Plans.
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Elementary School Program AGES: 5 TO 13 YEARS Our elementary school program provides instruction and therapy to students ages five through thirteen, who have a wide range of cognitive and physical disabilities. This special education program integrates academics, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. Teachers and therapists work hand-in-hand to optimize our students’ educational experience. There are currently four primary groups, four primary-intermediate groups and four intermediate groups. Each class has a teacher, two teacher aides and a lunch aide. Some school districts provide 1:1 aides or nurses for a student, if indicated in his/her Individual Educational Plan. All teachers and therapists are certified by NJ Department of Education.
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“My daughter has blossomed and matured so much since she has been attending NJEDDA. The teachers, staff and the therapist have been nothing but loving and patient with her. The preequestrian program has been a wonderful addition to her already existing therapies.” – Parent of R. Contreras
Our curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Teachers and therapists use this curriculum to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student. Adapted physical education, music, prevocational activities, family life education and inclusion for special activities with local schools, enrich our students’ overall education experience. The nurses and social worker are an integral part of the school. They assist students and their families with the many medical and social services they need.
Ongoing clinics with equipment suppliers, orthotists, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, pediatric neuro-developmentalist and pediatric physiatrists are also provided at regular intervals. Some of the enrichment activities for the students include Special Olympics, monthly assemblies, Clifton library trips, class field trips, traveling farm animals, annual field day, parades and community outings. Our therapists also offer groups in ballet, karate, sign language, drama, dance, photography, equine skills, pet therapy and pre-vocational training. www.NJEDDA.org • (973) 772-2600 • 13
High School Program AGES: 14 TO 21 YEARS
Our High School offers educational and therapeutic programs for multiply-challenged students, from teens to young adults. Students receive instruction in Reading, Math, Language, Arts, Science, Social Studies, Gym, Music, Prevocational Areas and functional activities of daily living. Instruction is focused on attaining the NJ Core Curriculum Standards. The high school is an approved site for the administration of state standardized testing. Our team of talented teachers, therapists and para-professionals, all share a strong sense of caring for students in a disciplined and achievement-oriented environment. Students at all levels are challenged and encouraged to achieve their personal best. The Life Skills Program is an innovative program where students venture into the community utilizing the skills they have been practicing in their classroom and therapy sessions. Students visit malls, grocery stores, laundromats, beauty 14 • North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
salons, museums and movie theaters. They take public transportation whenever possible. Communication, money management, problem solving and community mobility are integrated into each trip. In the Computer Access and Augmentative Communication Lab, we evaluate the technological needs of our students and provide accessible means for them to benefit from the technology. Using a variety of software, hardware, augmentative communication devices and environmental control units, students
develop written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving skills, access objects in their surroundings and for entertainment. The Job Quest Program provides a communitybased work experience. Students receive ongoing training with a job coach at community sites such as: CVS Pharmacy, Clifton Public Library, Clifton Recycling Center, Shop Rite Supermarket and K-Mart in Botany Village. The goal of the program is to provide students with realistic vocational training which assist them in making career choices in the future. www.NJEDDA.org • (973) 772-2600 • 15
Adult Training Center Program AGES: 21 TO 55+ YEARS The NJEDDA adult center offers wonderful activities for all of their clients. My daughter is very happy and comfortable there. With door-to-door wheelchair-lift transportation. Larissa enjoys all of the activities, especially the outside trips to the park. The staff is highly trained, knowledgeable and professional. They give her one-to-one assistance she needs and I am reassured that she is under excellent care from her aides, nurses and therapists. - Cindy Mancinelli, Parent of Larissa
My wife and I are so grateful for the staff at NJEDDA. Our son Joshua can’t wait to go to the program every morning. The staff always makes sure that he and everyone else has the best days possible. The nursing staff is also compassionate and professional. We are blessed to have our son in such caring hands. Everyone from transportation to the therapists all love what they do. - Chris Dunleavy, Father of Joshua
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The Adult Training Center Program incorporates independent living skills and socialization with work skills for employment training. The Adult Program funded by the Department of Developmental Disabilities and Medicaid, provides a day program which includes work activities, nursing care, social services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, sensory integration, employment and volunteer opportunities and continuing adult education programs. The goal is to focus on the abilities of the adult participants to maximize independent functioning. The Division of Developmental Disabilities (D.D.D.) and Support Coordinators provide referrals for prospective participants.
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Therapy Services The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency offers a wide range of therapy services including physical, occupational and speech and language therapy as well as assistive technology. Physical Therapy Physical Therapists assist students and adults in achieving their highest level of independent mobility. Through proper positioning and weightbearing activities, they promote normal development of bones and muscles. Physical therapists utilize exercises, sensory activities, ambulation training, and adaptive equipment to help enable students and adults to reach their highest physical potential.
Pathologists utilize many methods of augmentative communication including sign language communication boards, and many forms of high and low technology. Screening procedures are also conducted for audiology and tympanometry.
Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy describes such skills as play, self-care and being a successful student. Occupational therapists help each client to achieve optimal functional skills within their range of abilities to promote his/her highest level of functional independence. Occupational therapists are specialists in sensory integration hand function and vision/perception. Speech and Language Therapy Speech and Language Pathologists are responsible for diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in all areas of communication and feeding skills. Speech and Language
“I am so happy to see how my son has progressed. I can see the benefit of all the hard work that the therapists do with him at school. He is more cooperative at home.” – Parent of E. Saavedra
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Assistive Technology Therapists and teachers, in a team approach, utilize many new and innovative forms of assistive technology. These include computers, adaptive switches, augmentative communication devices, feeding devices and power wheelchairs.
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Teamwork Makes the Difference The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency is proud of our staff and our multidisciplinary spirit. For seventy years, the Board of Trustees and Elks Special Children’s Committee have donated their time, energy and financial resources to help our agency to succeed. Working together, we are making a critical difference in the lives of our special children, adults and their families.
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We Proudly Present NJEDDA’s
2018 ASAH Award Nominees
Amy Hammond, M.A., Educator of the Year, Brendaly Morales, Paraprofessional of the Year, Donna Cataliotti, PT, DPT, Therapist of the Year.
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Chairperson’s Message 2018 Dear Friends of the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency, and social services for our children and adults. We are all thankful for his expertise, guidance, and leadership. Our independent auditors report excellent recordkeeping, internal controls, and full regulatory compliance.
For many years, I had heard about the wonderful work being performed at the then-named Passaic County Elks CP Center by Dr. Weiss and his team. Since joining the Board several years ago, I came to appreciate the efforts, challenges, and successes here at NJEDDA. Without exception, I have found all associated with this program to be highly committed, enthusiastic, energetic, and resourceful. This year ASAH, our state private school association, recognized three of our staff for their exemplary work & dedication.
Over 70% of our budget is instructional, far above guidelines. Our school administration costs are far below maximum guidelines, better than most institutions. We remain on target to balancing budgets of both schools. Kudos to Dr. Weiss and the Finance Staff.
Of these, our own Joan Rios, Elementary School Aide, was honored as the State Paraprofessional of the Year.
There were continued challenges this year with such issues as enrollment, facilities, the everchanging statutory regulations, and state funding. We saw a drop in enrollment in our High School due to the large graduating class of 2017.
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees over this past year. I have seen the commitment of so many people all working towards our common goals --- our teachers and support staff, our leaders, our financial and administrative staff, members of the Board, members of the Special Children’s Committee, concerned citizens, and relatives of those who derive benefits from our combined efforts.
But there is a focus to increase enrollment in our schools. We have seen continued expansion into other counties, most notably Hudson and Union Counties. We have undertaken the development of a formalized marketing and public relations plan to define our target market and our competitive edge with the goal of increasing enrollment.
Executive Director Dr. William Weiss has been instrumental in ensuring that NJEDDA provides the finest in educational, therapeutic, medical,
Our Adult Program continues to be under-funded due to state budget cuts. Many changes to the Department of Education fiscal code for private schools brings its own set of challenges.
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Board of Trustees
OFFICERS Ernest P. Canali...................................Chairman James Van Leuvan.............First Vice-Chairman Anthony Fiorello.............Second Vice-Chairman Harry Pollaro........................................Treasurer James Bradley.....................................Secretary
Dr. Weiss and other private school leaders are working together to address the impact of underfunding with the appropriate regulatory agencies. Although we have ever-present issues to address, we have the right resources in place to deliver the best possible environment & services to our customers. I am honored by the faith and support afforded me by the Board. I extend my sincerest thanks to every Officer and Board member for your dedication and hard work in support of the common goal. Also special thanks to Dr. Weiss and his very talented Financial and Administrative staff
MEMBERS John V. Galletta Marc-Allyn Gloriande David Kalish John Lindsay Gary Margiotta Keith Oakley
Mary Anne O’Brien John M. Szczomak* (Financial Consultant)
Lisa Szegedi-Greco Frank Tiernan Nicholas Trentacoste
without whom I would not have been able to serve. I enjoyed my work with the Special Children’s Committee and wish them all well for their continued support. Finally, I wish my successor an equally wonderful year. May God bless our special children and adults, their parents and families, and the dedicated NJEDDA staff who support them. Ernest P. Canali Chairman Board of Trustees 2017-2018 www.NJEDDA.org • (973) 772-2600 • 23
Parents & Families Inspire Us
Our agency’s mission is to bring our families, our children and adults and staff together to celebrate and support each other. We welcome parents and families to visit us during the program day so that they can understand our dynamic educational and therapeutic techniques.
“I am a father, a single parent of a disabled little girl, my daughter Maya Rose. I love her more than life itself. She cannot walk, talk or stand independently. I have tried every school you can imagine and I found stress and aggravation along the way, but I fortunately found the North Jersey Elks Elementary School. I am extremely impressed with the equipment, classrooms and attention that the staff gives to every child. The physical therapist has been amazing, trying different tactics every week to help Maya. The occupational and speech therapists are very informative and inform me of Maya’s growth and improvements. I feel totally secure every day when I leave her at school and Maya gets upset if she has to miss a single day. We love this amazing Special School. Parent Alex Dwek
Also, parents attend Individualized Educational Plan (I.E.P.) meetings and participate in the planning for their children. This year in all three of our facilities we enjoyed a variety of special family days and meetings with our parents. Our Open House days, holiday parties, International Days, concerts, assemblies, socials, awards and graduations are all exciting times for the staff to interact with family members. The parents and staff send out special thanks to United Parcel Service (UPS) for the holiday gifts and the visit from Santa and the Holiday Express Band for their concerts in all three facilities. All of the events were well attended and created vivid, unique memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you parents, guardians, and siblings for sharing these events with us. You inspire us to greater levels of success!
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President’s Message Dear Friends of the Passaic County Elks Special Children Committee
This past year has been a very worthwhile experience for me. It has been a privilege to serve as President of the Special Children’s Committee of the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency. I would especially would like to thank the other officers and Committee members that handled my responsibilities during my absence while I was recovering from a stroke. The Committee is responsible for being the financial and fundraising arm for the Agency. One of the ways that we raise funds is the bi-monthly super 50-50 drawing. There are five lodges that sell tickets and they 26 • North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
Committee Members
MEMBERS
OFFICERS Barry Nelson.............................................President Donna A. Tutuian.......................First Vice President Mary Beth Clark....................Second Vice President Marge Theobald.......................Third Vice President Joanne T. Stolarz...................Fourth Vice President Kenneth Low..............................................Treasurer Dorine Pelosi.............................................Secretary
are Elmwood Park/Paterson, Wayne, Passaic Valley, Clifton and Pompton Lakes along with NJEDDA parents and staff. When visiting the elementary school I get chills whenever I see the little ballerinas always with smiles on their faces. Thank you to Dr. Weiss and your entire staff for doing an outstanding job for out toddlers, students, and adults. During this past year, we were able to institute a “Dine N Donate” with Thatcher’s Restaurant. All
Ernie V. Canali Marty Coleman Ronald F. Doncoes Jeanne Gademan Fred M. Gould Frank Grecco Lee Grecco
Elissa Nelson Dennis O’Brien Anthony Pelosi Robert Rothe Frank Samtak Anthony “Duke” Santucci Maureen Whalen
locations of Thatcher’s agree to donate 20% of sales to NJEDDA. We were able to raise $500. Thatcher’s has agreed to do this fundraiser twice a year during April and October 2018. Once again, thank you to the committee members and officers for giving me the honor of serving as your president.
Barry Nelson President, 2017-2018 Passaic County Elks Special Children Committee
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Thank You Contributors The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency gratefully acknowledges the very generous contributions of the following individuals, corporations, foundations and donors. Also special thanks to the many supporters for who space does not permit us to list individually. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to improve the quality of life for our special children and adult clients.
NJEDDA received a $20,000 grant from United Parcel Service Foundation to enhance technology and augmentative communication skill training for children and adults with medical special needs. “This grant will provide the needed computers, I-Pads, and projection equipment necessary for our children and adults to learn to communicate, speak for themselves and learn new academic and functional skills,” said NJEDDA Director William Weiss. “We are grateful to the UPS Foundation for their focus on global corporate citizenship and philanthropic program.” NJEDDA offers a free Toddler Program, Elementary School, High School, and Adult Training Center in Clifton. Call 973-772-2600 or visit www.njedda.org for more information.
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& Our Corporate Sponsors DONATIONS MADE BY: Allen, Willie Mae & Family Anstadt, Ms. Barbara Bach, Mr. Michael, Manager UPS Parsippany Bergenfield Elks Lodge #1477 Board of Trustees’ Members (NJEDDA) Bradley, Mr. James, Secretary, Board of Trustees Burns, Mr. Michael F. (PSE&G Power of Giving) Canali, Ernie V. & Dottie Canali, Ernest Jr. & Family City of Clifton For many years now, the good folks at TD Bank have helped make Thanksgiving bountiful for many of our families. Thank you! Charitable Adult Rides, & Services, Inc., CA Keller, Bob & Mildner, Cam/Pompton Lakes Elks Children’s Benefit Fund (CBF), North Jersey Elks #1895 (Car Show Committee) Clifton Elks Lodge #1569 Lindsay, Mr/Mrs John & Rita Corrado’s Family Affair, Clifton New Jersey State Elks Association, Charities, Inc. Cruz, Mr. Paul (PSE&G Power of Giving) North District Past District Deputies, NJ Daisy’s Bakery Inc., Clifton (Jose and Karina) Northeast District Special Children’s Committee Darby, Mrs. Irene North Jersey Chamber of Commerce DeVito, Robert, Innovation Fitness Solutions – Michelle Vernuccio Doris Denker Wheelchair Sports Foundation Inc. NJEDDA Staffs: (Mr. Scott Brawer in honor: Mother Lillian Brawer) - Elementary Edge Orthotics, James C. Bauman -High School Elmwood Park/Paterson Elks Lodge #60 -Adult Training Center Fiorello, Mr. Anthony, Attorney at Law Oakley, Mr. Keith & Family Flynn, Mr. Glenn (PSE&G Power of Giving) Panebianco, Mr. John (PSE&G Power of Giving) Galletta, Mr/Mrs John & Fran Park Ridge Elks #2234 Grecco, Mr/Mrs Lee and Frank Passaic County Elks Special Children’s Com. Inc. Hasbrouck Heights Elks Lodge #1962 Passaic Valley Elks Lodge #2111 Hawrylko, Lori & Tom, Tomahawk Promotions Passaic Valley Elks #2111 Holiday Express Entertainers, Mr. Tim McLoone Past Exalted Rulers’ Assoc. Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge #1895 Krowel, Ms. Loraine www.NJEDDA.org • (973) 772-2600 • 29
Thank You Contributors Prior, Mr. John, (PSE&G Power of Giving) PSE&G Power of Giving Campaign Ridgewood Physical Therapy Rutherford Elks Lodge #547 (Spec. Children Com.) Shop Rite Brookdale, Neil Greenstein St. John’s Lutheran Church (Ladies Guild) Clifton St. Philips The Apostle Knights of Columbus Council #11671 Stolarz, Joanne T., Clifton Elks #1569 Stop & Shop Clifton & Headquarters, MA Szczomak, Mr/Mrs John M. & Jody Tuesday Bowling Ladies C. P. League, Clifton Tiefenbacher, Mrs. Moira UPS Customer Center, C/O Kevin P. Colpaert United Givers Plan of Packanack Lake, Inc., Wayne United Parcel Service (UPS) Saddle Brook
We Proudly Present NJEDDA’s
2018 Adult Center MVP
Christina Liguori is a Registered Nurse and our care coordinator who keeps our adults healthy and happy.
United Parcel Service Givers United Way Campaign United Way of Bergen County United Way of Essex and West Hudson United Way of Morris County United Way of Passaic County United Way of Tri-State United Way – UPS Pledge Wayne Elks Lodge #2181 Weiss, Dr/Mrs William & Christine Weiss, Mr/Mrs John F. Wroblewski, Mr/Mrs Anna & Joseph 30 • North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
& Our Corporate Sponsors CORPORATE SPONSORS: Fogarty & Hara Counselors at Law Lorenzo Food Group, The Lorenzo Family The Nonprofit Trust, Mark Hanson Paradigm Pioneers, Inc., Steve Nuesch Partlow Insurance Agency Inc. Post & Kelly Electric Company, Inc.
Gary J. McLaughlin, Preferred Benefits Group RBC Wealth Mgt, Rosa Mazzone/Scott Fergang Smolin, Lupin & Company, Fairfield SPRUCE Industries, Rahway TD Bank, Clifton Branch United Parcel Service Corporate VALIC, Thomas Russo, Financial Advisor IN MEMORY: Natalia Alkatib (HS Student) Genesis Bonilla (HS Student) David M. Malin (AGL Owner) Rose Martin (ATC Nurse) Shayna Wiggins (HS Student) At left, Grand Exalted Ruler Malcolm J. McPherson, Jr. with his wife Patricia and others Elk dignitaries during a recent visit.
NJEDDA is also licensed by or affiliated with the following state and local agencies: New Jersey Department of Education New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency New Jersey Department of Health New Jersey Department of Human Services Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD) Association of Schools & Agencies for the Handicapped (ASAH) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Referrals for possible placement within the programs are accepted from public school districts, parents, hospitals, physicians, or approved local or state agencies.
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NJEDDA High School Travels
NJEDDA High School students, with the support of the Elks, provides a yearly opportunity for students to plan a four day excursion to a city within our culturally rich Northeast area. Students take to the highways to find art museums, aquariums, a day by the sea and outdoor environments, historical sites and experiences to enrich the learning goals of their year. They have been to our nation’s Capitol and while in Washington D.C. toured various landmarks and enjoyed dining and spent a lot of time walking. A recent unit on “The Scarlet Letter” and “Moby Dick” led them to Boston where they sailed the seas to observe whales and even took part in history as they threw tea in Boston Harbor. They also motored over to Sturbridge Village to see the colonial life up close. 32 • North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
Students used Life Skills to manage time, read schedules, and do daily living skills in their hotel rooms and restaurants along the way. When they arrive home on the last day, they are tired, but much richer in ways of the world after their journey. www.NJEDDA.org • (973) 772-2600 • 33
Would You Like to Help NJEDDA?
Every dollar donated to NJEDDA provides educational and therapeutic services or purchases equipment for our special needs children and adults. Some gifts may bring the simple joy of story telling by purchasing books and then reading to a child. Others donations or endowments can be made to help fund specific items. That can include therapeutic items, such as specialized chairs or computers, to something larger, such as an expansion to one of our three facilities. There are many needs at NJEDDA and that list evolves annually, sometimes even daily! If you would like to find out more and discuss ways you can help, call Dr. William Weiss at 973-772-2600 x 101 or email him at WWeiss@njedda.org. Donations are made directly to NJEDDA. Find out more by clicking the donations link on our website: www.njedda.org. We also participate in the CARS Donation Program. If you have a car, van, boat, or RV that you feel no longer is worth fixing, you can donate it by call 877-537-5277 or visit cardonatingiseasy.org. The people at CARS will pick up your vehicle, NJEDDA will receive a donation and you will receive a tax receipt for the value. 34 • North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
2018 Financial Report 2018 Throughout the year, changes may occur in funding that require close and strategic monitoring of spending patterns. This is not an unusual phenomenon for a not-for-profit organization. The key is to spend wisely, adhere to the goals and objective of the mission statement and to identify new revenue streams. Thanks to the generosity and continual support of the Board of Trustees, the Special Children’s Committee, corporate grants and private donations, we are meeting the challenge of changing enrollments in our high school program and adjusting our service delivery for adults under a new fee for service funding model. It takes skilled leadership and the dedication of many whose support we depend upon to make a positive impact on the lives of individual citizens with disabilities. Respectfully, we remain dedicated to this cause.
Dolores W. Miles, B.S. Business Manager
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Statement of Support, Revenues and Expenditures
These Revenues were used to pay for Program Expenses:
Public School Tuitions and Fees........................$13,857,146
Elementary School ...............................$7,327,276 High School .............................................$6,626,704 Adult Training......................................$2,549,118
State & Federal Grants....................$2,317,602 Contributions, Events & Fundraising...................................$284,453 Interest & Investment Income..............$333,840 Other Income.......................................$156,595 Total Support & Revenues ..............$16,949,636
Other Operating Expenses ...................$138,750 Total Expenditures................................$16,641,848 Excess Support Over Expenditures................................$307,788 $16,949,636
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NJEDDA: Helping others as we help ourselves
Now in our second year of this program, we want to thank you, our friends, family and community for your support for Pouches For People. Here is an update of all the programs and organizations you have helped to support with your donations. They are: Eva’s Village, Paterson – Men, women and children The Veteran’s Hospital, East Orange – Our veterans Backpacks for Life, Verona – Homeless veterans Clifton Cares – Active duty military Bonds of Courage, Westfield – Active duty military Oasis, A Haven for Women and Children, Paterson Please help us to continue this project that benefits our consumers and the community. Your contributions make a difference and will help keep us growing.
As part of our Pouches for People Program, clients at the Adult Center have created and delivered hundreds of “care pouches” to area shelters, veterans organizations, and active duty military. The clients learn valuable vocational and daily living skills, while helping community members in need. Learn more about the Pouches for People Program and how to help out, visit NJEDDA.org/adult-services.