About PADSA

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.

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	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.








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