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February 2025

Collaboration Creates Opportunities for I360 Adults

When opportunity knocks unexpectedly, it can change lives. That is exactly what happened when Independence360 and Nourish.NJ formed a partnership that not only empowers adults on the spectrum but also strengthens the local community. [Story]

Dual Enrollment Program Opens Doors for Young Adults

A new partnership with Essex County Community College allows students in Academy360's Young Adult Program to earn college credits while still in high school and helps prepare them for post-secondary success. [Story]

Ready to make a difference? Join us for Spectrum360's Walk Kickoff Party! Whether you're a longtime supporter, new parent, team captain, sponsor or just getting started, this inspiring evening is for you. We'll share expert fundraising tips, connect you with our community, and build excitement for the Walk. All are welcome—bring your passion and be part of something bigger! Refreshments will be served.


  • When: March 13, 2025. Doors open at 6:45 PM, event begins at 7:00 PM.
  • Where: Academy360 Upper School, 6 Regent St, Livingston, NJ 07039.
  • Register for FREE!

Academy360’s Girl Scout Troop is Back!

After a years-long pause due to the pandemic, A360 Lower School has revived its popular Girl Scout troop. Learn how the troop's new leader, middle school teacher Nora Rigolosi, plans to reinvigorate scouting for our students. [Story]

Calling all creative minds in the Spectrum360 community! It's time to create the 2025 Walk for a Lifetime T-shirt and we're looking for your ideas! Send in your entries for our T-Shirt Design contest by March 7— we can’t wait to see your designs! [Contest Details]

Below are a few resources and events that may be of interest. Please note Spectrum360 is not directly affiliated with the organizations below. Please reach out to the organization directly if you have any questions.

  • Camp Ramapo celebrates children strengths, embraces their challenges, and helps them discover they are capable of more than anyone believed. Summer camp 2025 is open for registration. For more information visit: www.ramapoforchildren.org/camp 
  • The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism is proud to offer ONE FREE MEAL every day in 2025 to people with AUTISM and their families! These meals will be purchased by the Flutie Foundation at Jersey Mike's Subs locations nationwide. Schedule your meal here.
  • Check out upcoming events from LADACIN Network including Casino Night and Polar Plunge.
  • The National Autism Foundation has created The Big Red Safety Box®, a free resource provided to U.S. autism families to help prevent wandering/elopement emergencies. Order yours here.
  • Youth Development Clinic provides Medicaid outpatient mental health services for children and families in Newark and on-site, community-based services in the surroundings areas of New Jersey. For more info, click here.
  • The mission of Achilles New Jersey is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement. While our programs focus on running, the truth is, running is simply the tool for accomplishing our main objective: to bring hope, inspiration, and the joys of achievement to all. Find out more here.
  • PlayDate provides a space where neurodivergent children feel comfortable and supported while having fun and making new friends. Children will learn essential skills to help engage in play. For details and classes, click here.
  • Mom2Mom offer peer support counseling, a place to vent, reassurance, a sounding board, advocacy skill building, and access to expert advice and reliable resources to help improve the lives of moms. See more info here.
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