Group for youth ages 7-11.

The 4th Annual NJ I/DD Youth Transition Conference is for youth with disabilities transitioning to the adult world of services, their families & caregivers and the professionals who serve them. NJ's premier conference on all-things Transition Into Adulthood related- join us virtually on October 1st and 3rd with a special virtual Resource Spotlight Networking Event on October 4th, 2024.

The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project team finds it important to keep nurturing our connections with you and branching out in ways that help us all continue to grow. These webinars are for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members, and Direct Support Professionals.

Inspire creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills in your child through hands-on learning with LEGO® materials for youth ages 5-7.

11 week course for parents of any age child.  Be less stressed and enjoy parenting more.

In this program, kids 8-11, will master their engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts.

Each year, the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project (NJSAP) and the New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (NJSSAN) work together to host the annual Fall Conference. The event is an opportunity for Disability Advocates to network, learn about current advocacy issues, and attend professional development workshops.

Mission Gratitude is a fantastic touch-a-truck experience honoring first responders, military personnel, and service dogs! 

Join us for "The Healing Pen", a virtual weekly transformative workshop series open to anyone seeking to heal from trauma, including survivors of domestic violence. This supportive and empowering space will guide you in using writing as a tool for healing, self-expression, and reclaiming your voice. Wednesday evenings. Beginning September 11th.

Register your 11-15 year-old youth for an online virtual enrichment group focused on Healthy Relationships/Boundaries with mindfulness/self-care activities.

In person group to help teens learn healthy coping skills, develop peer connections, and build self-esteem.

In person group to help teens learn healthy coping skills, develop peer connections, and build self-esteem.

Healthy Lifestyles Project: LIVE is a series of live, interactive events to promote healthy living for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ISP is the foundation for developing strong supports and services for your family member with I/DD. Join us to develop a person-centered ISP with effective ISP examples presented for families with adults and those transitioning out of the school system.

Physical, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral impairments may result following a brain injury and significantly impact survivor functioning. Clinicians must embrace treatment methods that address multi-faceted impairments. One method gaining attention is the use of virtual reality. Available literature targeting the effectiveness of virtual reality in the brain injury population is growing. Studies have focused on executive functioning, attention, memory, balance, functional mobility, stress, and anxiety (Brasse et al., 2021; Porras et al., 2019). Positive outcomes in areas including balance, functional mobility, executive functioning, cognition, and attention have been reported (Alashram, 2019; De Luca et al., Grealy, 1999; 2023; Porras et al., 2019). As technology continues to become crucial to daily life and rehabilitation, there is a growing need to be aware of the potential for its use, its limitations, and need for continued research. Objectives: 1. To summarize the current literature focused on the use of virtual reality and the brain injury population; 2. To recognize current guidelines and recommendations regarding the use of virtual reality and brain injury; 3. To identify gaps in the available literature and corresponding treatment recommendations; 4. To analyze a case series of the use of virtual reality in long-term survivors of brain injury.

Wills and Trusts 101: Legal strategies for families with special needs.

Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All programs are offered at no cost to families. This program serves children ages 7-17 (18 if still in high school) who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling, or friend.

This program is for caregivers of school-aged children.

Learn about foods targeted for kids and candy are full of hidden ingrediants and how it affects the body and as it relates to performance in school. Plus how to swap out foods for better choices. This is a Zoom presentation. Registration required at bradleybeachlibrary.org Events.

In this FREE webinar, we'll explore how acupuncture serves as a powerful complementary therapy for reducing anxiety and enhancing mental well-being. The audience will gain insight into the foundational principles of acupuncture, its effects on the nervous system, and how it can be applied to manage various anxiety disorders. Whether you're new to acupuncture or seeking alternative treatments for anxiety, this session offers practical and valuable information for improving your overall health. Don't miss the chance to discover a natural, effective approach to anxiety relief!

Come see what life was like on a rural farm during harvest time in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Current literature regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with traumatically induced disorders of consciousness (DOC) will be addressed, in addition to the definitions and evaluation of the spectrum of DOC. Common complications that can slow or arrest recovery are considered. Updated practice guidelines and recommendations for diagnoses and care and treatment strategies for DOC will be reviewed. Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss: Definitions of the spectrum of disorders of consciousness (DOC); Outcomes after DOC; Updated practice guidelines for the management of patients with disorders of consciousness; Recommendations for programs caring for patients with DOC. Presenter: Dr. Brian Greenwald