Your one stop shop for news and events going on in the disability community in New Jersey!
Pre-register now for our upcoming Webinars that cover the transition process into the adult system and understanding the DDD Budget.
To pre-register, click the links below!
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Transition Made Easy, A Three Part Webinar Series
Looking to better understand the options for your child that is aging out of the Children System of Care? We can help! Sign up for our 3 part webinar series by clicking here:
Understanding the DDD Budget
Want to better understand how an individual's DDD budget is determined as well as an overview of the different services available? Join us to learn! Click here to register:
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CLUB DREAMS
Club DREAMS, a Down syndrome enrichment center offers enrichment, socialization, education, life skills and job skills programs for free for individuals with Down syndrome. We have virtual and in person program options to include Yoga, sports, fitness, dance, art, ASL, cooking, and life skills and academics. Please click the link for events below. Regular participants in our programs may wish to become a DREAM team member where they enjoy additional perks and benefits. People with other special needs can also join our live and virtual programming by becoming a member of our DREAM Team. Click link for Memberships below. Club DREAMS is an amazing place for young children in the community to have integrative open play and exercise. Open play is available during the week and open to the community though session fill up fast. Birthday parties are also offered at Club DREAMS and are available for the community in general to celebrate a birthday at any age! Click link for BIRTHDAY PARTIES below.
OPEN NOW FOR LIVE AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
25 Scotch Rd.
Ewing, NJ
Abilities of NW Jersey & Warren County College
Star Program
Star is a classroom and community-based collaboration between Abilities and Warren County College (WCC), with instruction provided on the WCC campus in Washington.
Star students will explore careers through internships and job sampling and will receive classroom instruction, interest assessment and soft-skill instruction, self-advocacy and career mentoring, job coaching, and supported community employment.
The goal for every Star student is employment. This is achieved through person-centered goal-setting, exposure to classroom and community-based instruction, job sampling, internships, and follow-along employment services.
Classroom instruction will include teaching both soft employment skills (i.e. how to address coworkers and how to engage customers) and vocational skills (i.e. how to punch in and other on-the-job task training). Classroom instruction will also incorporate basic problem solving and communication skills, money, counting, and customer service skills.
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For students interested in continuing education, instruction will also include identifying educational opportunities and assistance with enrolling.
For those of you who are thinking about post secondary education, here are two great resources:
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US Department of Labor – Office of Disability Employment Policy
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021
The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Browse our website for ideas and resources for employers, community organizations, state and local governments, advocacy groups and schools to participate in celebrating NDEAM through events and activities centered around the theme of “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”
NJAPSE
NJAPSE is a state chapter of the national APSE Organization. We support Employment First initiatives to promote fill inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community. Our organization values diverse representation including service providers, employers, community members, individuals with disabilities, policy makers, educations, and family members
Get Involved!
We are always looking for new talent such as yourself to get involved with NJ APSE! One of the best ways to get involved and learn more about APSE is to join one of our 3 committees.
1. Governmental Affairs – The Governmental Affairs Committee is responsible for staying current with federal and state government legislation and regulations, assisting with the development of NJAPSE’s position on government issues and being the advocacy voice for Employment First. The committee is responsible for preparing comments that represent NJAPSE during periods of public comments and at public forums as well as educating the NJAPSE Board and chapter members on governmental issues.
2. Professional Development – The Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing and implementing the events held by NJAPSE including but not limited to the Facing the Future Conference, Community Conversation, the Summer Training series and other events as determined.
3. Membership and Outreach – The Membership and Outreach Committee is responsible for outreach to the NJAPSE Membership, potential future members, and other stakeholders about upcoming events and activities related Supported Employment and Transition as well as acknowledging and welcoming new members. This committee also maintains, updates, and monitors the NJAPSE.com website, Face Book and other marketing materials for NJAPSE.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Curtesy of The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC)
The Power of More: Helping Stakeholders Access Federal Resources to Meet both Housing & Service Needs
Fully accessible recordings of the webinars, along with slide decks and transcripts, are available on the HUD Exchange:
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NJ Department of Health
For questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to you, call: 2-1-1.
For live text assistance, text: NJCOVID to 898-211.
State of New Jersey
Pfizer Boosters Available at Vaccination Locations
Booster shots are now available for all Pfizer vaccine recipients who completed their initial two-shot course at least six months ago and who are:
- 65 or older
- A long-term care resident
- An adult with underlying medical conditions
- An adult at higher risk of COVID-19 exposure because of their job or living situation
If you are eligible for a Pfizer booster, you can find a vaccination site near you at covid19.nj.gov/finder.
The CDC is evaluating the available data to make additional recommendations for people who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as for other groups of people. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
For questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to you, call: 2-1-1.
For live text assistance, text: NJCOVID to 898-211.
NJ COVID-19 Updates
Do you have questions about when and where you can receive the COVID-19 vaccine, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub.
Due to increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and new data suggesting that the COVID-19 Delta variant is more transmissible among vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, New Jersey is now strongly recommending that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear face masks in indoor settings when:
- The space is crowded
- There is close contact with others who may not be fully vaccinated
- The vaccine status of other individuals is unknown
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Individuals that are immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease are present Mask Up
NJ Department of Health
In-Home COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
The NJ Department of Health has begun accepting requests for in-home COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
If you are unable to leave home to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or are the healthcare provider or family caregiver of someone who is homebound, you may request an in-home vaccination appointment by completing a form at: covid19.nj.gov/homeboundvax
For assistance completing the survey by phone, please call the NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-855-568-0545.
After you submit the completed form, the Department of Health will share information with a home health agency, local health department, or other vaccination providers and you will be contacted to schedule an in-home vaccination appointment.
You can read more about the program at this website:
In order to receive protection as soon as possible, if you are able to safely attend a medical appointment outside the home, we encourage you to book an appointment at an open vaccination site if an opportunity occurs before an in-home appointment is made available to you.
Peri L. Nearon, MPA
Executive Director, Division of Disability Services
Contacts: NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline 1-800-962-1253 or 1-800-222-1222. Email us at NJCDD@NJCDD.org with questions or requests for additional information.
Vaccines are available for FREE to everyone in New Jersey
Everyone 12 or older who lives, works, or studies in New Jersey can now get their COVID-19 vaccine. When we say everyone, we mean EVERYONE – even fans of the New England Patriots.
COVID-19 vaccines are FREE, and you can get vaccinated whether you have insurance or not and regardless of your documentation status.
Vaccine sites may request documentation, but you are not required to have it to receive the vaccine and you cannot be denied access to the vaccine for not having an ID.
Getting your COVID-19 vaccine is easy.
P.S. If you've decided to get one and just need to choose where to do it:
Know someone who needs to get vaccinated? Share this message with your friends and family.
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Skyland Stadium Jack-O-Lantern Experience
Daily from Fri Oct 1, 2021 - Sun Nov 7, 2021
5:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: $19 - $24; Children under 36" tall enter for free
Skylands Stadium is transformed with more than 6,000 jack-o'-lanterns. The stadium and surrounding cornfields are set ablaze by this stunning display. See spectacular visuals and enjoy a thrilling fall festival on the grounds.
The fall festival features a Ferris wheel, carousel, pumpkin painting, live music, and more.
Downtown Cranford 14th Annual Scarecrow Stroll
Fri Oct 15, 2021 - Sun Oct 31, 2021
Various times
Age: All
Price: Free
Location: Downtown Cranford
Cranford hosts its 14th Annual Scarecrow Stroll and promises the event is the biggest and best yet. Gawk at more than 100 wild and crazy scarecrows on display throughout downtown Cranford. Register online to create your own scarecrow and enter to win prizes.
Access for All (AFA) Mahwah Halloween Bingo
Halloween Bingo 10/22 on Fri 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location is Mahwah Senior Center
Free Bingo (including Braille boards) plus candy prizes
Hosted by DJ Scott Rubin
Wear your best Halloween costume!
Snacks/Water to be served!
Photo booth will be available!
Epilepsy Services of New Jersey
Our affiliate, Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, has three amazing fall events coming up. All funds raised at the event directly supports ESNJ's programs and services.
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