Tag: Disabilities
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Three Metuchen organizations demonstrate inclusion of disability community
METUCHEN — The Metuchen YMCA, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Boyt Drugs received “shout out for inclusion” awards in their efforts to join the borough’s Accessibility Committee to advance safety acceptance and full participation of people with disabilities in the community. Former Councilwoman Sherri-Rose Rubin, who initiated the creation of an accessibility committee, said the…
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Job seekers with disabilities invited to career day at JFK Conference Center
Hackensack Meridian Health’s JFK Vocational Rehabilitation will hold the 36th annual Career Options Day for job seekers with disabilities from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 4 at the JFK Conference and Fitness Center, 70 James St., Edison. For registration information, call Celie Iwashyna at 732-321-7069 or email [email protected].
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Young adults with and without disabilities to join together at event
The Disability Allies Winter Blast will be held at 6 p.m. on Jan. 13 at VFW Post 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick to connect young adults and teenagers with and without disabilities. The cost is $10, payable through PayPal. For more information, contact Audrey Weiner at 732-789-7027 or visit www.disabilityallies.com/events/40.
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Help from Trenton for those with permanent physical disabilities
TRENTON—Department of Human Services Acting Commissioner Elizabeth Connolly welcomed approximately 35 guests to the 30th anniversary celebration of the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP). PASP provides personal assistants for routine, non-medical assistance to New Jersey residents with permanent physical disabilities, ages 18 to 70, who need support to maintain their independence while working, going to…
