Community Events and Programs
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The Health of Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism Study (Rutgers University School of Nursing)
We are seeking parents and primary caregivers of children who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Participants will be asked to complete a 20-minute online survey for a new study to gauge and answer questions about how levels of stress and self-compassion influence a parent’s health.
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Wednesday, March 29 @ 6:30 PM
Bergen's Promise / Bergen County Sheriff's OfficeEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Bergen's Promise)
Join Bergen's Promise's Health Promotion team and a representative from the Bergen County Sheriff's Office to learn how to prepare to respond to emergency situations including wandering, fire, and evacuation. Information will be applicable for all families, focusing on strategies and resources to support individuals with I/DD.
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Thursday, March 30 @ 10:30 AM
Annie Zusy Youth Lounge - Village Hall
RidgewoodCommunity Impact of COVID-19 for Caregivers: A Caregivers Guide to Resources (Ridgewood Health Department)
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater NJ Chapter, Ridgewood Health Department and Parks and Recreation are hosting this workshop. Join us to learn more about the connection between COVID-19 and Dementia as well as caregiver tips and resources that can help with legal, medical and financial matters.
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Thursday, March 30 @ 12:00 PM (Weekly)
PACEs ConnectionSibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse Zoom Support Group (PACEs Connection)
We welcome all (non-offending) survivors of sibling sexual abuse to join this weekly group. Whether it's your first time joining a group of this kind, or you have been a member for years we invite you to gather with us as we discuss issues about sexual abuse, mental health, healing, and wellness.
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Thursday, March 30 @ 1:00 PM
Charlie Health"The Perfect Teen" Webinar (Charlie Health)
Join Charlie Health and National Alliance for Eating Disorders as we dive into the best approaches to help manage teen perfectionism, coach a teen's social media use, and use self compassion methods for better, more confident teens on and off their screens.
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Thursday, March 30 @ 6:30 PM (Weekly)
YWCA Northern New JerseyLegal Career Exposure & Mentorship Program (YWCA)
Thinking About A Career In Law?
?Our interactive free workshop series features female lawyers and legal professionals to help you determine if a career in law is right for you.Participants will learn about:
- Law school
- Different law fields
- Opportunities to practice networking skills and ask questions
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Sunday, April 2 @ 9:00 AM
Act Now Foundation
Jersey CityHardGrove Charity 5K - I Run for Alzheimer Awareness! (Act Now Foundation)
Bring your friends and family on Sunday, April 2, 2023, for the Hard Grove Charity Run/Walk. This year you can run for Alzheimer's awareness, as proceeds will directly benefit Act Now Foundation!
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Sunday, April 2 @ 12:00 PM
Bierman Autism Centers
EatontownFree Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt (Bierman Autism Centers)
Searching for egg-cited kids to join us at our upcoming Free Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Bierman Autism Centers – Eatontown!
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Tuesday, April 4 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - OceanFirst Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Tuesday, April 4 - Thursday, April 20 @ 7:00 PM
Caregivers of New JerseyUnderstanding the DOD Budget and Services Available
So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.
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Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
Community Living Education ProjectAssistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC). Specialists from ATAC will be available to address assistive technology questions for self-advocates, families, and professionals who support people with an intellectual/developmental disability. Join us to share resources with each other, and to brainstorm assistive technology solutions to better address your needs.
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Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
ATAC - AT4NJ.orgThe Byte Size Lunch Series: Assistive Technology Open Mic
In easy-to-understand ‘bite size’ lunchtime conversations, we’ll show how to use these solutions in the home, the office, and in the community! Each 45-minute session will highlight one specific topic, demonstrate tools, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions.
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Tuesday, April 11 @ 10:00 AM
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesDVRS Public Forums (New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services)
The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and its State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) are seeking the public’s input about topical issues impacting consumers, vendor communication, and dialogue with employers.
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Tuesday, April 11 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Lakeland Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
South Jersey Legal ServicesBankruptcy and Student Loans
Join South Jersey Legal Services for a webinar on Bankruptcy and Student Loans.
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Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
South Jersey Legal ServicesBankruptcy and Student Loans
Please join SJLS and presenter, Robert Cooper, Esquire giving an overview of the treatment of student loans in bankruptcy. Will bankruptcy help? Can I discharge my student loans? Is there a hardship discharge? What would I have to show to receive a discharge? The webinar is free and requires registration.
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Thursday, April 13 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - PNC Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Tuesday, April 18 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Columbia Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Wednesday, April 19 @ 3:00 PM
New Jersey Citizen ActionNavigating Medicaid Redetermination and the End of the PHE (New Jersey Citizen Action)
Representatives of the US Dept. of Health and Human Services and the NJ Dept. of Human Services are joining NJ Citizen Action on best practices for community organizations to help the people they serve navigate the Medicaid redetermination process and the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in May of 2023.
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Wednesday, April 19 @ 7:00 PM
NAMI Family-to-Family (NAMI Greater Bergen)
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
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Wednesday, April 19 @ 7:30 PM
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc.Introduction to Transition Services (NJCTS)
In this webinar, registrants will be introduced to the various school and agency based services available to help students aged 14+ transition from high school to adulthood. We will talk about the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) offered by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), and additional services.
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Thursday, April 20 @ 12:00 PM
The Community Living Education ProjectCommunity Housing With Supports for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Learn what supportive housing is, who needs it and how to make it work for you or a loved one with IDD. This webinar will highlight a range of housing options; feature resources and budget considerations, and funding streams to help create more housing options for people with a variety of disabilities.
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Thursday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM
EmPoWER SomersetEscape the Vape
Join us for a virtual discussion on the dangers of vaping, JUUL, and other tobacco products featuring, Robb Holladay. Robb Holladay is an internationally in-demand youth motivational speaker who presents to hundreds of thousands around the US and Canada. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENT/CAREGIVER. YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. *Este evento es solo en Inglés
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Saturday, April 22 @ 10:00 AM
Pennsauken BOEMental Health Wellness Fair
This is free event to be held at Pennsauken High School. We are looking for vendors of community mental health/social/financial resources to register to attend the event and share their information.
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Tuesday, April 25 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Citi Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Thursday, April 27 @ 6:00 PM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Peapack-Gladstone Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Saturday, April 29 @ 9:00 AM
Courtyard Marriott
ParsippanyApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention NJ Chapter)
LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day, two-trainer, workshop designed for members of all caregiving groups. Family, friends, and other community members may be the first to talk with a person at risk, but have little or no training.
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Thursday, May 4 @ 12:00 PM
The Community Living Education ProjectTech It Out! Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations
Want to see a variety of assistive technology devices in action? Register for these free assistive technology webinars. Experts from The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) will demonstrate devices, apps, and software to improve or increase a person's abilities. This is a great opportunity to learn from each other, so bring your questions, suggestions, and join the conversation.
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Saturday, May 6 @ 9:00 AM
Ort Farms
Long ValleyMental Health Walk (Reach Out)
We are so excited to be hosting our first mental health walk to show people the true support they have when struggling with their mental health!
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Thursday, May 11 @ 7:00 PM
Caregivers of New JerseyUnderstanding the DDD Budget and Services Available
So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.
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Thursday, June 1 @ 12:00 PM
Community Living Education ProjectAssistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).
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Thursday, August 3 @ 12:00 PM
Community Living Education ProjectAssistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).
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Monday, October 16 - Saturday, October 21 @ 7:00 AM
Camden County Partnership for ChildrenAnnual New Jersey Youth Transition Conference
The NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. The 3rd Annual NJYTC will help you to understand the key organizations & services that support people and families in the transition process.