Community Events

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  • Vibe and Paint Workshop Series

    Vibe and Paint Workshop Series

    Union Recreation Department in partnership with Vibes & Hues is offering a series of painting workshops that will be accompanied by music and food.

  • Transition Made Easy! A Step-By-Step Process to Accessing Services
    Thursday, March 23 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Transition Made Easy! A Step-By-Step Process to Accessing Services

    This webinar will provide valuable information to better prepare individuals and their families for their transition into adult life services. Topics will include the step-by-step transition process, Medicaid eligibility, support coordination, choosing the right support coordination agency, and much more!

  • Sight Unseen International Photography by Blind Artists
    Friday, March 24 @ 5:00 PM
    UC Office for Persons with Disabilities
    Elizabeth

    Sight Unseen International Photography by Blind Artists

    The Galleries at Kean University, the Human Rights Institute and the Union County Board of County Commissioners invite you to join us for a special viewing of Sight Unseen, an exhibition featuring international photography by blind artists. Open to Union County residents with Disabilities & Special Needs and their loved ones.

  • Guardianship and Children's SSI Benefits Free Webinar
    Tuesday, March 28 @ 12:00 PM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Guardianship and Children's SSI Benefits Free Webinar

    Please join Jill Roth-Gutman, Esq. and Michelle T. Nuciglio, Esq. as they discuss the importance of guardianship, Power of attorney vs. guardianship, types of guardianship, does your child need a guardianship, how to file and fees associated, along with the SJLS Guardianship Project for Children & Children's SSI Project. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation! This webinar is free to attend and requires registration.

  • Understanding the DOD Budget and Services Available
    Tuesday, April 4 - Thursday, April 20 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Understanding the DOD Budget and Services Available

    So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You

    Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC). Specialists from ATAC will be available to address assistive technology questions for self-advocates, families, and professionals who support people with an intellectual/developmental disability. Join us to share resources with each other, and to brainstorm assistive technology solutions to better address your needs.

  • The Byte Size Lunch Series: Assistive Technology Open Mic
    Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 PM
    ATAC - AT4NJ.org

    The Byte Size Lunch Series: Assistive Technology Open Mic

    In easy-to-understand ‘bite size’ lunchtime conversations, we’ll show how to use these solutions in the home, the office, and in the community! Each 45-minute session will highlight one specific topic, demonstrate tools, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions.

  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans
    Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Bankruptcy and Student Loans

    Join South Jersey Legal Services for a webinar on Bankruptcy and Student Loans.

  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans
    Wednesday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM
    South Jersey Legal Services

    Bankruptcy and Student Loans

    Please join SJLS and presenter, Robert Cooper, Esquire giving an overview of the treatment of student loans in bankruptcy. Will bankruptcy help? Can I discharge my student loans? Is there a hardship discharge? What would I have to show to receive a discharge? The webinar is free and requires registration.

  • Jersey Bearcats Arena Football Presents.. Superhero Night-Season Home Opener
    Saturday, April 15 @ 6:30 PM
    WARINANCO SPORTS CENTER
    Roselle

    Jersey Bearcats Arena Football Presents.. Superhero Night-Season Home Opener

    The Jersey Bearcats Arena Football team will open their 2023 season Home Opener at the Warinanco Sports Center on Saturday, April 15th vs. the Steel City Stampede (PA) at 6:30pm. Tickets on sale now at www.jerseybearcatsfootball.com. The game is presented by Brownstone Bar & Grill of Metuchen.. The Theme Night is Superhero Night!

  • A Night Out with the NY Red Bulls
    Saturday, April 15 @ 7:30 PM
    Red Bull Arena
    Harrison

    A Night Out with the NY Red Bulls

    The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Office for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs invites you to attend a Day Out with the NY Red Bulls on Saturday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m. The NY Red Bulls will be hosting a special Autism Acceptance home game against Houston Dynamo FC. Tickets are $35 per person.

  • Escape the Vape
    Thursday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM
    EmPoWER Somerset

    Escape the Vape

    Join us for a virtual discussion on the dangers of vaping, JUUL, and other tobacco products featuring, Robb Holladay. Robb Holladay is an internationally in-demand youth motivational speaker who presents to hundreds of thousands around the US and Canada. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENT/CAREGIVER. YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. *Este evento es solo en Inglés

  • Mental Health Wellness Fair
    Saturday, April 22 @ 10:00 AM
    Pennsauken BOE

    Mental Health Wellness Fair

    This is free event to be held at Pennsauken High School. We are looking for vendors of community mental health/social/financial resources to register to attend the event and share their information.

  • Understanding the DDD Budget and Services Available
    Thursday, May 11 @ 7:00 PM
    Caregivers of New Jersey

    Understanding the DDD Budget and Services Available

    So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, June 1 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You

    Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).

  • Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You
    Thursday, August 3 @ 12:00 PM
    Community Living Education Project

    Assistive Technology Open Mic: Making Assistive Technology Work for You

    Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).

  • Annual New Jersey Youth Transition Conference
    Monday, October 16 - Saturday, October 21 @ 7:00 AM
    Camden County Partnership for Children

    Annual New Jersey Youth Transition Conference

    The NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. The 3rd Annual NJYTC will help you to understand the key organizations & services that support people and families in the transition process.