Program areas at APDA
Public awareness - apda currently provides (on-line and in print) more than 56 free educational publications, 34 in english, 19 in spanish, and 3 in simplified chinese to address medical and social aspects of the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with Parkinson Disease. These publications and additional information distributed through apda's 15 chapters (13 of which are fully active), 12 information & referral centers, extensive website, and "800" telephone helpline. Apda also raises awareness through television public service announcement (psa) campaigns entitled "live with optimism," "look closer, and "mira mas de cerca" that have aired nationwide since 2015. Approximately 240,000 newsletters are mailed annually, and additional 420,000 sent via email. Contributed services include donated media (television and radio broadcasting and other forms of media, including public service announcements) valued at approximately $18,664,875 for the year ended august 31, 2023 and $2,670,800 for the year ended august 31, 2022. The fair value of the donated media is determined based on consideration of cash payments typically made by buyers for similar advertising and media, standard discounts given for similarly placed media, the media type and placement and other considerations. Apda does not recognize any revenue or expense from services contributed by volunteers because it does not meet the criteria for recognition under fasb asc 958, not-for-profit entities.
Research - apda proudly invests in eight centers for advanced research and supports grants to fund the most promising science focused on discovering the cause(s) and finding the cure for Parkinson's Disease. Since its founding in 1961, apda has been a funding partner in many of the major pd scientific breakthroughs.
Patient services and educational programs - apda aims to support every person and every family impacted by parkinson's. Through its nationwide system of chapters and information & referral (i&r) centers, apda uniquely delivers education, support and patient services to anyone with Parkinson's and their families each day. 12 information and referral centers are grant funded. Apda conducted 25 national patient education webinars/virtual education on topics that address the symptoms, treatments, and challenges of living with Parkinson's Disease and has reached over 113,000 individuals/unique views. Apda offered 30 national support group programs "press", Parkinson's roadmap for educaton and support services, in 23 markets.