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  “Though I’m just learning,” Stephanie P. says, “I feel more independent.” Stephanie, a woman with cerebral palsy, in her early 50s, is a life-long learner who loves researching (more […]

  She is the face the residents at the Hiawatha group home see when they go to bed at night. And when the residents wake up in the morning, it […]

  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 […]

  “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 […]

  Last week, we presented the Lift Ware spoon, an ingenious device that keeps food steady even when the hand isn’t. This week, we feature a different solution, one for people […]

  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 [...]

And Our Northern New Jersey Residential Team Members Are There for Support   “I feel happy,” says Laurie H. “I was hoping I could do it.” And so is Georgia […]

Inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace enhances the lives of people with disabilities and enables them to participate fully in society is through the Career Development program. [...]

Although most awareness months and days are on a national scale, this December will feature a global effort to raise awareness and promote advocacy. December 3 is the United Nations […]