The Self-Advocate

Fall 2024

SATURDAY,

October 5th, 2024

The 40th Annual

NJSSAN Fall Conference

Included in this issue of The Self-Advocate:

Registration for the Fall Conference

T-Shirt Fundraiser

Conference Schedule

Recent & Upcoming Events

2024 Council Calendars

Each year, the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project (NJSAP) and the New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (NJSSAN) work together to host the annual Fall Conference.

The event is an opportunity for Disability Advocates to network, learn about current advocacy issues, and attend professional development workshops. We will be hosting the Fall Conference virtually!

The theme of our 2024 conference is “Celebrating 40 Years of Self-Advocacy''. Once again, NJSSAN members will serve as the event’s Keynote Speakers, discussing advocacy history and highlights from the past. They also will provide advocacy advice and take a look at what they'd like to see in the future for the movement as a whole. Join us to celebrate the past, present, and future of self-advocacy!

Watch Parties will be held at the following counties, hosted by local Chapters of The Arc. These are open to all who register and will provide a space to watch the event on Zoom while enjoying refreshments and networking with other self-advocates. Prices will vary by location.

Atlantic County

Ocean County

Hunterdon County

Somerset County

More information coming soon!

T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER

The Advisory Board of the NJSSAN Network is holding a t-shirt fundraiser through Bonfire.com!

Help choose a deign by voting here!

Voting will end on Monday, August 19, 2024.

The event will take place from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and includes*:

9:00 AM -9:30 AM:

Waiting Room & Ad Journal

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM:

Opening Remarks

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM:

Keynote Session Presented by the NJSSAN Board

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM:

Exhibitor Hall

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM:

Closing Remarks

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM:

Dance Party

*Schedule times are tentative and may change as we get closer to the event.