M.E.C.A. Mission for Educating Children with Autism


	Mission for Educating Children with Autism "MECA" assists individuals with autism in reaching their full potential as productive, socially-connected, and personally-fulfilled individuals by establishing appropriate educational and community programs in the least restrictive environment possible, by raising the general public's awareness of autism, by advocating for greater acceptance and support of individuals with autism, and by facilitating opportunities for persons with autism to participate more fully in their communities.


	June 5-6, 2010 Philly Give Camp On June 5-6, Microsoft hosted its inaugural Philly Give Camp at the Microsoft Malvern Office. Ninety-one Microsoft volunteers: developers, designers, project managers and more, gave up a beautiful summer weekend to create custom software for non-profit organizations. Thanks to the efforts of MECA volunteer and Microsoft employee Susan Kelley, Mission for Educating Children with Autism was one of the fifteen non-profits chosen to benefit from the event. MECA's PAAL Program shared in the nearly $400,000 worth of services donated by the talented volunteers. Dani Diaz, who spearheaded the project, would like to see Philly Give Camp become an annual event. He asks everyone to "keep the buzz going". Share with your friends and nonprofit organizations to make the next Give Camp even better. Stay tuned to www.phillygivecamp.org for more information

	SARRC presents "Opening Doors": A Discussion Of Residential Options For Adults Living With Autism And Related Disorders The study focuses on the residential concerns of adults living with autism and related disorders and is designed to advance the development of replicable residential models that offer quality, affordable housing options within the fabric of their communities. It also addresses current and projected demand for life-long living options that support the segment of individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders unable to live on their own. Click here to learn more at SARRC (Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center)

	Curious About the PAAL Program? Get an overview of the program and its history, the program components, curriculum and more on our PAAL Program page. Click Here to view a PDF of a typical weekly schedule for a student.

	MECA/PAAL has a YouTube Channel See what PAAL parents have to say about the program! Click to view all our videos and subscribe to our channel for more updates. http://www.youtube.com/mecaautism

	Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program! Mission for Educating Children with Autism, through its MECA Foundation, is proud to announce that we are now eligible to receive support as a Scholarship Foundation Organization through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Click here to learn more!

	March 20, 2009 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Annual Autism Conference Adults with ASD: Employment and Beyond. (please be patient while file downloads) with Gloria Satriale, Kaori Nepo and Avi Glickman

	January, 2009 PAAL Pages Newsletter Volume I - Winter 2009 Issue - Click Here - (Pg 1 - Pg 2) - A New Year... New Students... New Comunity Partners... - PAAL Executive Director Invited to Participate in National Autism Think Tank in NYC - MECA Admitted to PA Edcational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program - PAAL Recycling Program Set to Expand Early in 2009

Can you help?

MECA needs new or "gently used" items for the PAAL Program. To see a list of these items, please visit our Contribute Page

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