It’s a busy time for our Assistive Technology Services team this spring and summer, as our specialist present at professional and trade events throughout the state! These are worthwhile [...]
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 [...]
Last month, we thrilled to the majesty of the PyeongChang Olympics. The saga continues! At the 2018 Winter Paralympics, from March 9 to 18, some 670 athletes from 46 […]
March is the time of year to raise awareness the many social and cultural achievements of women. At this time, we would like to acknowledge women with disabilities past and […]
It’s always a holiday at Weekend Recreation, our community-based respite program in Passaic and Essex counties. Holiday and seasonal themes are not only popular, they also celebrate the [...]
“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 […]
Girl Scouts, a two-minute autism screening tool, and plenty of sports! Much has been happening during the first week of February. While we observe the legacies of George Washington […]
Valentine’s Day in New Jersey. It’s a day to recognize love for the important people in one’s life. That certainly holds true for romantic love. And that’s worth [...]
In our February 6 Assistive Tech Tuesday feature, we discussed Bessie Blount Griffin and her pioneering feeding device, which allowed amputees to feed themselves. This week, we cover the [...]
Black History Month is an important time to recognize important events and people of African descent. That said, one disability advocacy group, the National Council on Independent [...]
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