The Self-Advocate

Spring 2025

FRIDAY,

April 4th, 2025

The 19th Annual NJ Statewide Self-Advocacy Network

Spring Luncheon

Included in this issue of The Self-Advocate:

Registration for the Spring Luncheon

NJSSAN Fundraiser

Event Schedule

Award Nomination Forms

2025 Council Calendars

Recent & Upcoming Events

REGISTRATION

Registration is FREE.

If you would like to make a donation, you can do so here.

Each year, the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project and the New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network work together to host the annual Spring Into Action Awards Luncheon. The event is an opportunity for Self-Advocates and Allies to network, learn about current advocacy issues, and celebrate the accomplishments of Self-Advocates over the past year. We will be hosting the Spring Into Action Luncheon virtually!

FUNDRAISER

The luncheon will also feature a fundraising item: t-shirts! The proceeds will support the work of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our network across the state of New Jersey.

Fundraiser shirts will be offered through Bonfire.com in XS - 4X for $25 each.

Your shirts will be mailed directly to you; please do not send them to our office to distribute.

We appreciate your support!

LUNCHEON SCHEDULE

AWARDS

Awards given during the event include:

• Jane Miller Memorial Leadership Award
• Key Contributor Award
• Prime Player Award
• ​​​​"Healthy Lifestyles Project" Hero Award
• Unmatched Dedication Award

Award Nomination Deadline:

Monday, March 14, 2025

DD Awareness Month Contest

From February 1st - February 28th participants are invited to submit a short 3-5 minute video that incorporates the theme of this year’s campaign. The videos will be placed on NJSAP’s

social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter/X). Everyone is then invited to share their video and gather likes during the month of March. The top 3 posts with the highest amount of ‘likes’ on March 28th will be selected as the winners of this campaign. Winners will be announced and celebrated publicly at our Spring Luncheon on April 4th, 2025.

RECENT PHOTOS

& VIRTUAL EVENTS

NJSSAN COUNCIL CALENDAR