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Every Kid Can
Every Kid Can is a nonprofit founded by a high school student in memory of her late brother, who had a disability. The organization has already partnered with several chapters of The Arc throughout New Jersey, including The Arc of Union County, The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties, and The Arc of Essex County.
The founder shares:
“In New Jersey, only 46% of students with disabilities are in general education classrooms, compared with 68% nationally, and roughly 90% of disabled students face social isolation. Our volunteers have raised $23,700 and reached more than 8,400 people with disabilities across the state.
In our experience, many kids are not unkind but are afraid of saying the wrong thing. We see that fear ease when children with and without disabilities have low-pressure opportunities to spend time together in libraries, camps, and community centers. We also believe sensory tools should be a standard feature of public spaces rather than a special request.”
If you are interested in collaborating with Every Kid Can or hosting a collection box for sensory items, please reach out to the founder at yurilee793@gmail.com.
Volunteer Bulletin
Sensory Toy Drive
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