Emily R. Makes Many Friends at Parents’ Night Out
“You be the ogre; I’ll be the princess!” That was Emily six years ago. At that time new to Parents’ Night Out, Emily R. was playing a game […]
Ronnie Teague Loves Being Around People
If a man wearing a baseball and bearing a generous smile cap greets you at an Adults’ Night Out event, chances are it’s Ronnie T. “I like being around people,” […]
Weekend Recreation Participants and Families Celebrate a Beloved Leader
For more than 18 years, Danica Lafortune had been a central figure, heading Weekend Recreation. This program serves families in Passaic and Essex counties, New Jersey. This summer, [...]
With the CANDY 5 HD II Magnifier, Things Just Got Bigger
This video magnifier may cost a little more than others, but for some visually impaired people, the CANDY 5 HD II video magnifier was just what they needed, when […]
Vin Enjoys Being with His Friends
“I love the fact that I can get Vin out of the house and with his peers,” says Irene N., whose son Vincent has been a part of the […]
Good Bye, Summer. Hello, Fall!
Night turns to day; day turns to night. On September 21, both were equal. The fall equinox also marks the beginning of fall, the end of summer. Participants of our […]
Weekend Recreation Participants Are Having a Ball
Strike! Actually, nobody is out; it is not time for a new inning. This is bowling, not baseball. And the participants of Weekend Recreation, our community-based respite program in […]
For C.J., New Friends. For His Mom, Peace of Mind
“He looks forward to the program every week,” says Joann M. about her son C.J., in regard to his participating in Weekend Recreation. C.J. has attended most of the […]
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Posted William Shannon Helps Residents Be Independent
“I am always thankful for the people I come across in life.” William Shannon loves working with the residents at the Demarest group home. Over the past year he […]
Home… and in the Community… for the Holidays
From our team to your family, we at Advancing Opportunities would like to take the time to wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Happy Chanukkah. Events to celebrate […]