Events

Independence Day is about patriotism, serving one’s country. Independence is about self-determination. It’s critical to the well-being of all Americans. This holds especially true of [...]

  Flag Day is about patriotism, serving your country. Participating in our democracy is the single most important and powerful way to advocate or self-advocate for the rights and well-being [...]

The N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) quarterly update meetings for individuals and families will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Venue is: 5 Commerce [...]

  Assistive technology professionals in New Jersey are invited to a fun and informative professional event. The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights [...]

  This is the time of year for gratitude. Among the disability community, it’s a time to reflect on the good things in life, even in the face of adversity and challenges. These feelings of [...]

We’re hiring! Advancing Opportunities has immediate openings for full- and part-time Direct-Support and Family-Support Professionals in residential care programs throughout New Jersey. For [...]

  Advancing Opportunities provides weekly community-based drop-off programs in several regions throughout New Jersey. It’s a win-win for everyone: parents and guardians have some time for [...]

Thank you to all the people who came to our second annual Hoedown and made it such a success. Most important, the generosity of individuals, local businesses, and trade associations continue to [...]

Two film festivals for New Jersey families of a child with a disability are coming at the end of April and early May. These are the Montclair Film Festival, in Montclair, NJ, and the Sprout Film [...]

It’s our Hoedown! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 22, 2017, and plan to join us for the best barn dance this side of the Mississippi! Each year, the agency holds several fundraising [...]