Tag: Community Options Inc.
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When Will New Jersey Leave the Middle Ages
Solitary confinement is a last resort in prisons. Research finds that the practice increases risk for psychosis, mental illness, drug abuse, drug overdose and premature death. So why are more than 1,000 New Jersey public school children from more than 35 districts punished with seclusion? Please understand, these are not children who have committed gang…
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When Will New Jersey Leave the Middle Ages
Solitary confinement is a last resort in prisons. Research finds that the practice increases risk for psychosis, mental illness, drug abuse, drug overdose and premature death. So why are more than 1,000 New Jersey public school children from more than 35 districts punished with seclusion? Please understand, these are not children who have committed gang…
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Community Options celebrates 33 years of supporting people with disabilities
Community Options, Inc., a leading national nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities, is celebrating its 33rd anniversary. Robert Stack, who was 33 years old at the time, founded Community Options in 1989, leading a social movement in the United States: the deinstitutionalization of people with disabilities, according to a statement provided by the organization. …
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Community Options receives three-year accreditation from CARF
Community Options Enterprises announced a renewal of a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The accreditation applies to the Community Employment Services program in Employment Supports, Job Development, and Community Options’ entrepreneurial businesses. “This accreditation validates the wonderful work that our team is doing to promote inclusion of people with disabilities…
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Somerset County residents to participate in Cupid’s Chase virtual 5K
Residents of Somerset County can show their Valentine’s Day spirit this February by supporting people in that area with special needs From Feb. 13-Feb. 21, residents will be able to participate in the 13th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K, an event held by Community Operations, Inc., to raise money to help meet the needs of people…
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Opinion: ‘Superhero’ commissioner will join Biden-Harris administration
When Clark Kent puts on his glasses to hide his identity as a superhero his peers see him sit behind a desk oblivious to his agenda. After Gov. Phil Murphy appointed Carole Johnson as the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, the disabled community figured there was another government official to manage…
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Community Options recognizes Senator Bob Casey with Betty Pendler Award
Community Options, Inc. will honor U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA) with the Betty Pendler Award in recognition of his leadership and advocacy for persons with disabilities. Community Options is a national nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community Options supports over 3,400 people across 10 states,…
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NJBIZ recognizes Ida Bormentar in its 2020 awards for Best 50 Women in Business
Ida Bormentar, executive director for the Mercer County office of Community Options, Inc., was recently named as one of the Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ for 2020. Community Options is a national nonprofit that provides housing and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recipients of this award represent New Jersey’s best…
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Vaseful in Princeton celebrates first anniversary of providing employment for people with disabilities
Vaseful Flower and Gifts in Princeton recently celebrated its one year anniversary. Vaseful is a nonprofit flower store operated by Community Options Enterprises that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Vaseful employees with and without disabilities work side by side to learn valuable retail, floral arrangement and customer service skills, according to Community Options.…