Community Events and Programs

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  • The Health of Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism Study (Rutgers University School of Nursing)

    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.

  • EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Bergen's Promise)
    Wednesday, March 29 @ 6:30 PM
    Bergen's Promise / Bergen County Sheriff's Office

    EMERGENCY 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.

  • Community Impact of COVID-19 for Caregivers: A Caregivers Guide to Resources (Ridgewood Health Department)
    Thursday, March 30 @ 10:30 AM
    Annie Zusy Youth Lounge - Village Hall
    Ridgewood

    Community 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.

  • Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse Zoom Support Group (PACEs Connection)
    Thursday, March 30 @ 12:00 PM (Weekly)
    PACEs Connection

    Sibling 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.

  • 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.

  • Legal Career Exposure & Mentorship Program (YWCA)
    Thursday, March 30 @ 6:30 PM (Weekly)
    YWCA Northern New Jersey

    Legal 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
  • HardGrove Charity 5K - I Run for Alzheimer Awareness! (Act Now Foundation)
    Sunday, April 2 @ 9:00 AM
    Act Now Foundation
    Jersey City

    HardGrove 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!

  • Free Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt (Bierman Autism Centers)
    Sunday, April 2 @ 12:00 PM
    Bierman Autism Centers
    Eatontown

    Free 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!

  • Free First-time Homebuyer Webinar - OceanFirst Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
    Tuesday, April 4 @ 11:30 AM
    New Jersey Citizen Action

    Free 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.

  • Understanding the DOD Budget and Services Available
    Tuesday, April 4 - Thursday, April 20 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Understanding 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.

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive 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.

  • The Byte Size Lunch Series: Assistive Technology Open Mic
    Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
    ATAC - AT4NJ.org

    The 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.

  • DVRS Public Forums (New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services)
    Tuesday, April 11 @ 10:00 AM
    New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

    DVRS 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.

  • Free First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Lakeland Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
    Tuesday, April 11 @ 11:30 AM
    New Jersey Citizen Action

    Free 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.

  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans
    Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Bankruptcy and Student Loans

    Join South Jersey Legal Services for a webinar on Bankruptcy and Student Loans.

  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans
    Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Bankruptcy 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.

  • Free First-time Homebuyer Webinar - PNC Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
    Thursday, April 13 @ 11:30 AM
    New Jersey Citizen Action

    Free 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.

  • Free First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Columbia Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
    Tuesday, April 18 @ 11:30 AM
    New Jersey Citizen Action

    Free 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.

  • Navigating Medicaid Redetermination and the End of the PHE (New Jersey Citizen Action)
    Wednesday, April 19 @ 3:00 PM
    New Jersey Citizen Action

    Navigating 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.

  • NAMI Family-to-Family (NAMI Greater Bergen)
    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.

  • Introduction to Transition Services (NJCTS)
    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.

  • Community Housing With Supports for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    Thursday, April 20 @ 12:00 PM
    The Community Living Education Project

    Community 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.

  • Escape the Vape
    Thursday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM
    EmPoWER Somerset

    Escape 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

  • Mental Health Wellness Fair
    Saturday, April 22 @ 10:00 AM
    Pennsauken BOE

    Mental 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.

  • Free First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Citi Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
    Tuesday, April 25 @ 11:30 AM
    New Jersey Citizen Action

    Free 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.

  • Free First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Peapack-Gladstone Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
    Thursday, April 27 @ 6:00 PM
    New Jersey Citizen Action

    Free 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.

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention NJ Chapter)
    Saturday, April 29 @ 9:00 AM
    Courtyard Marriott
    Parsippany

    Applied 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.

  • Tech It Out! Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations
    Thursday, May 4 @ 12:00 PM
    The Community Living Education Project

    Tech 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.

  • Mental Health Walk (Reach Out)
    Saturday, May 6 @ 9:00 AM
    Ort Farms
    Long Valley

    Mental 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!

  • Understanding the DDD Budget and Services Available
    Thursday, May 11 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Understanding 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.

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, June 1 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive 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).

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, August 3 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive 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).

  • Annual New Jersey Youth Transition Conference
    Monday, October 16 - Saturday, October 21 @ 7:00 AM
    Camden County Partnership for Children

    Annual 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.