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In Assistive Technology, blind, Employment Services for People with Disabilities, Our Consumers

Posted January 18, 2019

With Ed L, “It’s All Good”

One of the first impressions one would have upon meeting Edward L. is how he loves to joke. His smile also gives it away. “It’s all good,” says Ed. […]

By Dan

In Disability News and Highlights

Posted January 17, 2019

Presenting Notable and Otherwise Interesting Disability Articles, January 2019 (First Half)

Welcome to our latest installment of noteworthy disability-themed articles! In addition, as a leader in the field, we are pleased to share our experience, knowledge, and expertise with the [...]

By Dan

In In New Jersey

Posted January 16, 2019

During the Federal Government Shutdown, New Jersey Continues to Provide SNAP Benefits

The New Jersey Department of Human Services has announced plans to pay February’s SNAP benefits early amid the government shutdown. Approximately 730,000 people in our state depend [...]

By Dan

In Assistive Tech Tuesday, College for People with Disabilities, Our Consumers, Student Success, Testimonials

Posted January 15, 2019

For Erin Main, College Student, It’s All in the Details

Many people with learning or certain physical disabilities have important ideas they would like to share. However, for various reasons, they face considerable challenges. Assistive [...]

By Dan

In Uncategorized

Posted January 7, 2019

Presenting Notable and Otherwise Interesting Disability Articles of December 2018 and into 2019

Welcome to our latest installment of noteworthy disability-themed articles! In addition, as a leader in the field, we are pleased to share our experience, knowledge, and expertise [...]

By Dan

In Advancing Opportunity News, Celebration, Our Consumers, Residential Services

Posted January 2, 2019

Everyone Came Through so Everyone Could Come Together

It happens every year. Sometime soon after Thanksgiving, the holiday spirit sets in. After all, there is much to be grateful for! Working together, the staff at the Lincoln […]

By Dan

In Advancing Opportunity News, Celebration, Community Respite, Our Consumers

Posted December 21, 2018

In the Community and at Home 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. Staff have been […]

By Dan

In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology

Posted December 18, 2018

It’s a Very Fine Little Switch, but It Comes with a String Attached

Most switches and buttons offer accessibility to persons with various limitations of physical ability. For example, there are the Flex and Leaf switches, along with the ultimate switch. [...]

By Dan

In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology

Posted December 11, 2018

Mother Watches over You, and Silver Mother Watches over Her

Worried about your elderly Mom (or Dad)? Silver Mother watches over her family, a set of four multipurpose sensors called “Cookies.” These monitor any important object. Such as […]

By Dan

In Advocacy and Self-Advocacy, Disability Awareness and Appreciation

Posted December 7, 2018

Thank You, Mr. Bush, Advocating for All People with Disabilities

Just over a half century ago marked the passing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Twenty-five years later and 27 […]