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Linda Walder Fiddle Introduces Senator Robert Menendez at AFAA Congressional Briefing - Jul 15, 2010
Linda Walder FIddle had the honor of introducing Senator Robert Menendez (NJ) at a Congressional Briefing hosted by the Senator and Congressman Mike D...
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DJF Launches Autism Awareness Month 2010- National and State Legislators Commemorate - Apr 10, 2010
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, the national autism organization focusing on adults, launched April 2010 Autism Awareness Month with National and...
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Linda Walder Fiddle Honored with Joint Resolution of NJ Legislature for Women's History Month - Mar 22, 2010
Linda Walder Fiddle, Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, a national autism organization based in Ridgewood that dev...
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Linda Walder Fiddle Cited as NJ Hero by Governor Elect Chris Christie and the Inauguration Committee - Jan 18, 2010
Below is a list of just some of the exceptional men and women who were nominated by their peers as New Jersey Heroes. Although only five of our New J...
DJF Develops Essential Programs For Escalating Population Of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders - Jan 11, 2010
THE DANIEL JORDAN FIDDLE FOUNDATION FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM DEVELOPS ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR ESCALATING POPULATION OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM SP...
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) Introduced in US House and Senate - Dec 1, 2009
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2009 (S 493/HR 1205), which is supported by over 40 national disability organizations,including T...
DJF Receives 5 Prestigious Awards in 2009 - Nov 12, 2009
Linda Walder Fiddle, Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation and The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation have been awarded a...
County salutes its ‘champs’ at Disabilities Event---DJF Self-Advocate Paul Voss is Recognized! - Nov 5, 2009
October is designated as National Disability Month and Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders decla...
Adults with Autism Task Force Releases Its Findings and Recommendations - Oct 8, 2009
The New Jersey Adults with Autism Task Force today released its report describing the needs of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and presenti...
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DJF Releases Autism, Epilepsy & Seizures Brochure As A Public Service - Oct 7, 2009
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (DJF) has produced and released the first brochure that specifically focuses on Autism, Epilepsy and the Co-Condit...
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DJF Receives Community Service Award from Family Resource Network - Sep 23, 2009
On Thursday, September 22, 2009 Linda Walder Fiddle and Fred Fiddle accepted the 2009 Community Service Award from The Family Resource Network and Aut...
READ Article on Foundation's Far Reaching Effect - Aug 14, 2009
Linda Walder Fiddle is a on a mission. The Ridgewood mom is a nonstop bundle of energy. She was an attorney for a top New York City law firm and had a...
Read Linda Walder Fiddle's 2 Articles in Summer 2009 Autism Spectrum News - Jul 30, 2009
Read 2 articles written by Linda Walder Fiddle, Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, that appear in the Summer, 2009...
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How Much Do You Know About DJF?--Click Here! - Jul 17, 2009
Read 10 facts that set The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation apart from other organizations. Support our mission to provide opportunities for adults wi...
DJF Launches F.I.T. TOGETHER at the YMCA - Jun 29, 2009
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation has launched F.I.T. TOGETHER at the YMCA, a pilot program with the goal of fostering the independence, health, wel...
Dr. Ted Carr, Leading Autism Reseacher Killed by Drunk Driver - Jun 22, 2009
Edward G. Carr, 1947-2009 Dr. Edward "Ted" Gary Carr, professor of psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, died 20 June 200...
Linda Walder Fiddle Receives Prestigious Jefferson Award For Public Service - Jun 13, 2009
The Jefferson Award is given annually to honor Americans who perform outstanding public service in their community and inspire others to follow their ...
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Linda Walder Fiddle Wins Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award - May 20, 2009
New Jersey's unsung heroes distinguished as finalists for Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference Residents to be honored for giving back to their ...
DJF Applauds Congress on Advancing the ATAA - May 15, 2009
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, the only national Autism organization that has the mission to develop and award grants to programs that benefit a...
DJF's Stay-At-Home Red Ball Winners Announced! - May 3, 2009
DJF's month long celebration of Autism Awareness Month, April 2009, closed with the drawing of our annual DJF Stay-At-Home Red Ball (c) raffle, a sign...
DJF Celebrates April Autism Awareness Month with YOU! - Apr 20, 2009
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation will kickoff Autism Awareness Month, April 2009 on APRIL 2ND, World Autism Awareness Day, when WHOLE FOODS MARKET ...
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DJF Featured in Autism Spectrum News', Spring 2009 Issue - Apr 19, 2009
Autism Spectrum News' Spring 2009 issue features story about The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation’s 2009 grantees around the nation. See pdf below.
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DJF Endorses Menendez’s Helping Hands for Autism Act of 2009 - Mar 24, 2009
Linda Walder Fiddle, Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, a national autism organization that develops and provides grants to pr...
Linda Walder Fiddle Featured As A Person to Watch in 2009 - Jan 5, 2009
Linda Walder Fiddle, Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation is featured in the January, 2009 issue of 201 Magazine as o...
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“Enlarging Life” A Story Featuring DJF Trustee Jim Scancarella - Dec 5, 2008
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation gives autistic adolescents and adults the chance to live productive lives. To print pdf of story click below.
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Read Linda Walder Fiddle’s article in Autism Spectrum News - Nov 6, 2008
Read Linda's article "Inspiration Along the Road - Guiding Principle Behind the Meaningful Work of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation" attached below...
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N.J. helping those with autism into gainful jobs - Nov 3, 2008
Justin Tropinsky quietly counts "1, 2, 3," as he polishes silverware at the Hackensack Golf Club, rhythmically wiping each piece clean and earning $7....
Assembly takes lead on autism - Nov 3, 2008
A historic package of bills heading for the Legislature would propel New Jersey to the forefront of the autism crisis by adding millions of dollars fo...
DJF Featured in ASA’s Autism Advocate Magazine - Oct 6, 2008
Six years ago when The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation embarked on its mission to award grants to programs for adolescents and adults with autism, we ...
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Unique theater program aids those with Asperger's syndrome - Sep 22, 2008
Three local non-profits have joined together to create the first theater-arts program in New Jersey — and perhaps the country — specifically designed ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
" 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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, ...
'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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...