JCC ADDS D.A.D. TO THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS CURRICULUM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6-1-2007

Scotch Plains, NJ- (June I, 2007) – The JCC of Central New Jersey is proud to announce the addition of the non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities), to its youth services department. The effort will help special needs children in the surrounding Union County communities.

“The JCC of Central New Jersey, as with all the JCC’s, are extremely dedicated to educating the special needs population,” said Jodi Baxter, Director of the Youth and Family Services Department at the JCC of Central New Jersey. “By having the D.A.D. Program as part of our curriculum, we can greatly expand our special needs initiative.”

“D.A.D. is extremely committed to the JCC’s effort in helping the special needs youths in their communities,” said D.A.D. President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Jodi and her team have a very impressive special needs curriculum, and it is a great honor to assist them anyway we can.”

The JCC of Central NJ is a not-for-profit social service agency committed to serving both the Jewish community and the community at large. Their mission is to provide social, recreational, educational, and cultural programs and humanitarian services for individuals and families through all phases of life.

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.