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Senator Menendez's Autism Bill Supported by DJF - Apr 29, 2008

Linda Walder Fiddle consulted with Senator Menendez's staff as he developed a new, three-part Bill that will provide federal support for individuals w...

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DJF Grantee Paws Four Autism Appears on CBS Early Show - Apr 22, 2008

DJF 2008 grantee, Paws Four Autism appeared on the CBS Early Show on Wednesday, April 16th featuring Gower and Brittany and dog behaviorist Kathy Sant...

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Speaker of NJ Assembly Receives DJF Funded Employment Manual - Apr 2, 2008

In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, Linda Walder Fiddle presented NJ Assembly Speaker, The Honorable Joseph J. Roberts Jr. the first em...

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Watch DJF Grantee in Autism: The Musical on 3/25 at 8pm on HBO - Mar 19, 2008

DJF 2008 Grantee, The Miracle Project of Vista Del Mar is featured in the upcoming HBO documentary by Tricia Regan that will air on Tuesday, March 25t...

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Linda Walder Fiddle Testifies Before NJ State Assembly Health Committee - Feb 26, 2008

Package of autism legislation advances Tuesday, February 26, 2008 BY ELISE YOUNG STAFF WRITER A legislative committee Monday approved six bills ...

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" Autism: Another Way of Communicating" a film by Gary Keys features DJF Grantee - Feb 4, 2008

"Autism: Another Way of Communicating," a documentary film by Gary Keys features DJF Grantee, Paws 4 Autism a program where teens learn to train and m...

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Linda Walder Fiddle's Letter to the Editor of the NY Times - Jan 13, 2008

Linda Walder Fiddle's Letter to the Editor of the New York Times Sunday Business section disputed the contention that grant makers should only award g...

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A Total of 25 Grants Nationwide Awarded by DJF in '07 - Dec 11, 2007

The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation awarded 2 grants in December, 2007 rounding out a total of 25 grants awarded nationwide in 2007 to programs that b...

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DJF salutes Walgreens’ Employment Efforts - Nov 16, 2007

Walgreens builds a new warehouse that accommodates workers with special needs. To view this NBC report on YouTube Read more


Dog Training Classes Help Autistic Teens Connect - Nov 8, 2007

Newark Star Ledger UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Miami, a 3-year-old pug, sits in front of a small bar, her big saucer eyes showing just a touch of perf...

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New Jersey gives $4M boost to autism research - Sep 13, 2007

The Bergen Record Families coping with autism will get more help and support from New Jersey, including a statewide registry of cases, a task force...

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New Jersey Medical School PULSE magazine - Sep 1, 2007

The NJ Medical School Pulse Magazine talks about the Black and White Ball to raise money and hope for people with Autism.

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Letter to the Editor - Aug 17, 2007

A letter written to the Bergen Record from Linda Walder Fiddle, Executive Director of the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation.

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Senate Panel OK's Autism Legislation - May 22, 2007

The Bergen Record TRENTON -- Autism advocates were thrilled Monday when a Senate committee released a package of bills to help thousands of New Jer...

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Autism bill take lead on policy, funding - Feb 13, 2007

The Bergen Record A historic package of bills heading for the Legislature would propel New Jersey to the forefront of the autism crisis by add...

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New Jersey has highest rate ever documented in U.S - Feb 9, 2007

The Bergen Record One in every 94 children in New Jersey has autism -- the highest rate ever documented in the United States. For boys, the ra...

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Help for the autistic - Dec 28, 2006

The Star Ledger Your Dec. 15 story about the crisis in adult services in New Jersey is a good first wakeup call, alerting the public to the la...

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Funding for autism battle could come in '07 - Dec 20, 2006

Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - The Bergen Record President Bush on Tuesday signed into law the Combating Autism Act, authorizing a $1 billion ...

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Brave New World – Linda Walder Fiddle Lights The Way - Dec 1, 2006

Ridgewood Magazine talks with Linda Walder Fiddle, Executive Director of the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation about Autism and the challenges she faced...

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Gala raises awareness and funds for autism - Nov 23, 2006

NEWARK: On Dec. 2, The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School will host its Third Annual Dinner/Dance benefit at the Mezzanine, 744 Broad Street, ...

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'Mostly Music' cheers families of autistic - Nov 15, 2006

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - The Star Ledger NEWARK: Families affected by autism are taking advantage of a program offered by The Autism Cen...

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Spotlight on Linda Walder Fiddle, Esq. COSAC Update - Oct 1, 2006

The people from COSAC talk to Linda Walder Fiddle, Executive Director of the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation about her quest to help people with Autis...

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Challenges for adults with autism - Sep 29, 2006

The Bergen Record A bus comes to Jonathan Lam's home in Tenafly every weekday morning and takes him to a private school for autistic children in Ro...

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201 Magazine (The Best of Bergen) - Sep 1, 2006

The 201 Magazine recognizes the Best Bergen County Autism Advocates.

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Creating Opportunities for Adolescents and Adults - Jul 1, 2005

With a warm smile, Linda Fiddle recalls the woman who approached her at an adult day care center in New Jersey a while ago, and gave her a big hug. ...

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Shopping Day Benefits Foundation - Jun 1, 2004

The Ridgewood News The sun was shining at the beautiful outdoor garden at Ridgewood’s home accessory and gift shop, Mango Jam, on Saturday, June 1s...

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Autistic child’s memory lives on in wildlife trail - Apr 1, 2004

The Bergen Record Daniel Fiddle’s family envisioned him running along a path, chasing a dog, and looking for signs of wildlife Sunday afternoon on ...

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A PATH TO HEALING - Scouts blaze a trail and combat autism stigma - Mar 1, 2004

Like many Boy Scout projects. clearing woods to make a trail is one way to move up in rank and earn a badge. But this wasn’t a typical Scout outing...

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