PADSA History
1980: Philadelphia Corporation
for Aging, with the support of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging,
initiates informal
gatherings for adult day care
providers in Pennsylvania.
1982: A steering committee is assembled to start organizing a formal
state association.
1983: Dauphin Manor in Harrisburg hosts the first statewide meeting
with 35 people in attendance. Speakers include Gorham Black, then Secretary
of Aging, and Kay Larmer, who discussed the perspective of the National
Institute on Adult Day Care. The steering committee writes bylaws and
leadership emerges.
1984: Penn State University hosts the second statewide gathering and
the first Pennsylvania Adult Day Care Association (PADCA) officers are
elected: Sister St. Gregory, President; Melinda Koons, Vice President;
Patricia Stimmel, Secretary; and Charlotte Yablonsky, Treasurer. Regional
Representatives were selected and given the responsibility of developing
grass-roots interest in PADCA. This conference is covered by The Associated
Press and offers a variety of workshops and lectures in addition to PADCA
business discussions.
????: PADCA becomes incorporated. PADCA officers are invited to Harrisburg
to provide input into policy discussions. Sponsored conferences and workshops
continue to offer opportunities to share expertise with other professionals.
On a national level, Pennsylvania becomes recognized as a leader in offering
adult day care providers information, access to networks, and research
on monitoring growth and changes in the field.
1987: PADCA sponsors its first survey to determine and publish factual
information on the benefits of adult day care that will be shared with
the insurance industry as well as potential providers, legislators and
funding sources.
1988: Kathy Miller, from
PADCA Western Region is appointed to the Delegate Council of the
National Institute on Adult Daycare (NIAD) as the Region
III Representative.
1989: Phyllis Conrad of
PADCA Central Region completes Kathy Miller’s
term.
1989: The board of directors vote to support the development of computer
software specifically designed for use in adult day care centers. This
product, DAYKARE, is released at the 1990 NCOA conference. A resource
library is developed to loan educational materials to PADCA members.
1989: Several PADCA members are invited to join a task force, along
with representatives from consumers and AAAs, to address issues and concerns
about adult day care in Pennsylvania. The report submitted to then Secretary
of Aging Rhodes in September addresses the issue of the inappropriateness
of adult day care centers serving an older adult population being licensed
by the Department of Mental Retardation.
1990: Six PADCA members serve on a work group to develop new regulations
for older adult day care centers.
1991: The first draft of
the new older adult day care center regulations are published in
the March issue of The Pennsylvania Bulletin. PADCA
is also invited to join a work group to address the “Shared Ride” program.
1991: PADCA produces a marketing
video, “The Best Kept Secret:
Adult Day Care” which is released during National Adult Day Care
Week in September.
1991: PADCA sponsors a logo contest. From 120 entries, a logo designed
by a 15-year old art student wins first place and a $100 savings bond.
1992: PADCA places its first display in the Capital Building rotunda.
1993: The final regulations for older adult day care centers are published
in June.
1993: Past President of
PADCA Pat Shull is appointed to NIAD’s
Delegate Council in February.
1993: PADCA by-laws are revised to include classifications of membership.
1994: PADCA produces a Policy and Procedure manual to complement the
new regulations. Other marketing items are produced to assist centers
in promoting themselves.
1994: The first Board retreat is held and the development of a strategic
plan begins.
1995: Jed Johnson of PADCA Western Region is appointed to the board
of NIAD.
1996: Secretary of Aging Richard Browdie invites PADCA to join a task
force to examine the existing regulations and discuss Levels of Care.
1996: NIAD changes its name to National
Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) and PADCA follows suit by changing its name to Pennsylvania Adult
Day Services Association (PADSA).
1996: Pat Shull is elected as the NADSA chair.
1996: PADSA receives its first educational grant in the amount of $9,000
from Temple University. This money will be used to prepare for statewide
Program Assistant training and testing.
1996: The first PADSA Membership Manual is distributed to members.
1996: The Medical Assistance Waiver for adult day services is introduced
into Philadelphia County. This program will be available statewide by
1998.
1997: PADSA hires the services of a clerical assistance firm to provide
administrative clerical support.
1997: PADSA nominates Linda Rhodes for the Senator John Heinz Memorial
Award to be presented at the NCOA/NADSA conference in March.