Tag: special needs
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‘Buddies’ and ‘pals’ from the county are invited to Fast Break Basketball event
East Brunswick Fast Break Basketball will hold its annual Findley Urban Buddy Ball Game Day from 2-4:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Churchill Junior High School, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick Both the program and the game day offer special-needs players (children and adults), referred to as “buddies,” a chance to interact with “pals,” or volunteers who…
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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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North Brunswick First Aid receives partnership award
PHOTO COURTESY OF ALTERNATIVES Members of the North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad accept a Community Service Award from Alternatives for their supportive partnership in providing comprehensive services for people and families with special needs in Central New Jersey.
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Buddy Ball volunteers needed for 2018 season
Those interested in volunteering for North Brunswick Buddy Ball for the 2018 season should fill out a volunteer form located on the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services (DPRCS) page on the township website, www.northbrunswicknj.gov, under Youth Sports & Programs. Buddy Ball pairs volunteers with children with special needs for different sports. Return it…
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Riding program seeks volunteers to help with horses, children
Heads Up Special Riders is a non-profit that offers horse riding to children with special needs. Volunteers are needed to assist the children, handle and saddle the horses and walk with the horse and rider during lessons. The program runs on Monday and Friday afternoons. No experience is necessary. Training will be provided. Heads Up…
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Milltown School District seeks to identify students with special needs
The Child Study Team for the Milltown School District is seeking to identify preschool-age and school-age students who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. In addition, the district is interested in identifying the needs of migrant and homeless…
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Halloween party to benefit Special Needs Committee of East Brunswick Elks
East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 will host a Halloween party to benefit its Special Needs Committee from 7-11 p.m. Oct. 28 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. The cost is $15 per person for pizza, pasta, salad and dessert. Entertainment will include music, games and prizes for the best costume. Proceeds will help…
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South Brunswick Police Department creates Special Needs Registry
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Police Department created a new service to provide officers with rapid information in the event a person with special needs goes missing. The voluntary South Brunswick Special Needs Registry is open to all community members with special needs who reside, attend school or are employed in the township. An…
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Affordable housing highlighted in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — Jacob’s Landing redevelopment plan, an affordable residential community on the site of the former Woodbridge Gardens public housing complex on Bunns Lane, took center stage as Governor Chris Christie announced enhancing new job-creating and rental, home ownership opportunities. Christie and Charles Richman, Department of Community Affairs commissioner, visited the site on Aug. 25…
