February 15, 2007

EPIC SCHOOL RECIEVES GRANT FOR $5,250

For Supported Volunteer Program to Benefit Adolescents with Autism

The Educational Partnership for Instructing Children (EPIC) is the recipient of a $5250 grant for its Adolescent Supported Volunteer Program from The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation of Ridgewood, New Jersey. "We are thrilled to support this important transition program for adolescents that will help facilitate their integration into community settings as adults," said Linda Walder Fiddle, Executive Director of the foundation.

EPIC's Supported Volunteer Program was established to teach adolescent learners age-appropriate, functional skills in a variety of integrated, natural community environments to prepare them for transition into adulthood and supported employment. "This grant will enhance our learner's quality of life and enable them to become productive members of their communities," said Christine Grogan, Executive Director and Principal of EPIC.

EPIC is a non-profit school dedicated to providing educational services for individuals with autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). EPIC uses the highly effective, scientifically documented method of applied behavior analysis to teach new skills and increase independence. This data-based approach provides a learning environment in which each individual student can reach his or her full potential.

The mission of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation is to provide grants to programs that enrich the lives of adolescents and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more information, visit www.djfiddlefoundation.org