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NBCUNIVERSAL ENHANCES ACCESSIBILITY FOR ITS COVERAGE OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 NBCU to Offer Closed Captioning, Audio Description, and Web Content Accessibility

👁 👁 CBVI’s program works to save sight & restore vision whenever it is medically possible. Free eye screenings have continued across NJ at schools, medical centers, & other fixed sites.
💻 For more info on where you can get screened, visit: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/services/prevention/

Here are some things we are talking about this week!

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Prism Support Services Newsletter June 18th was Autistic Pride Day. Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated in 2005 by the organization Aspies For Freedom (AFF) so that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) could have one day to celebrate their neurodiversity and differences. Thanks to them, it became a worldwide event. One e...

Hello. I am looking for a day program for a high-functioning 21-year-old male. He is in an automatic wheelchair and will need support, but otherwise, he is a great person with an awesome personality.
Gloucester County and the surrounding areas.
Tyia

This Thursday's webinar will discuss topics to consider as students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities prepare to transition from their school entitlement to adult services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), including skill acquisition, level of supports, adjusting to new environments, and what's expected of students as they are aging out of the school system. Register at go.rutgers.edu/transitions

Don't forget to check out our April Newsletter!!!

Prism Support Services Newsletter Earth Day was on April 22nd. This is when billions of people around the globe participate in environmentally conscious activities geared toward protecting our planet.

Inclusive Living (New Jersey) - Best Buddies International The Best Buddies Living program represents one of our organization’s four key mission pillars, Inclusive Living. This program fosters an integrated experience for people with and without IDD to become active, contributing citizens who live independently in a dynamic environment where they can lear...

Don't miss the Bridgewater Spring Carnival
at Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC Bridgewater
Sunday, May 5th 11am-3pm FREE ADMISSION
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Last call for sponsorships.
If you own or know someone who owns a business please consider supporting this great event!

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism can be diagnosed at any age and can cause delays or challenges with social communication and interaction skills, development of restricted or repetitive behaviors or interest, and more. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html

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Prism Support Services Newsletter March is National Developmental Disabilities Month. According to the (CDC), developmental disabilities are characterized as impairments in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. They incorporate

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Prism Support Services Newsletter Every participant receives a red carpet entrance, a full dinner, DJ entertainment, a buddy for support, and a limo ride around the building. They also will receive a tiara and crown, a prom photo to take home, and some other memorable souvenirs to bring home. If you want to participate next year, ...

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Prism Support Services Newsletter Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually cause blindness without warning and can affect people of all ages, primarily middle-aged and the elderly. 

Autism notation on driver’s licenses coming to NJ this year FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (PIX11) – Police have made great strides in their relationships with those on the autism spectrum. Later this year, comes the next stride: The option of a notation of aut…

Don't miss the 56th Annual Rutgers Geology Museum Open House on January 27th from 9 am - 3 pm. The theme will be Ancient Seas! Get ready for a fun-filled day of lectures and activities focused on ancient sea life like mosasaurs and trilobites! There will also be a Mineral Sale. https://geologymuseum.rutgers.edu/annual-open-house

Free activities for visitors of all ages include:
Educational Activities
Arts and Crafts
Lectures
Mineral Sale
Fossil and MIneral ID

Get ready for a magical evening with Easterseals NJ! 🎭 Join us for a spectacular performance of "Annie" on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 2 PM to 4:30 PM at the State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ. 🎶

After the show, extend the festivities by joining us for a delightful dinner at Old Man Rafferty’s 🍽️✨

📩 Interested in attending or learning more? Email [email protected]

Don't wait! Secure your spot today for an enchanting day filled with theater magic and delicious dining.

These webinars should be beneficial!

We have exciting news! Our Zoom with Us series has some great upcoming sessions! Below are the links to register and learn more about each.

1/31/24 - College Options for Students with IDD:
https://bit.ly/collegeoptionsidd

2/27/24 - Navigating the System: What Parents Need to Know: https://bit.ly/whatparentsneed

3/19/24 - My Student Just Turned 18- What Do I Need to Do?!: https://bit.ly/studentturning18

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Prism Support Services Newsletter Based on the Capitol's website, "the State Department’s International Disability Rights team leads Department efforts to encourage and assist foreign governments and civil society organizations to increase their commitment and capacity to protect the rights, and ensure the inclusion and full parti...

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Prism Support Services Newsletter This Article is credited to the CDC It is important for people with disabilities to know their diabetes status to help them make the best decisions for their health. 

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Prism Support Services Newsletter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Improving mammogram access for women of all abilities Since 1985, October has been honored as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the important role of having regular mammograms for early detection and, consequently, in saving women’s lives. Over the years,...

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Prism Support Services Newsletter September is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Month Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day is celebrated on September 9th every year to remind us about the nine months a fetus needs to stay healthy before birth. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition in a baby and child that results from alcohol...

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Prism Support Services Newsletter July is Disability Pride Month in the United States!  We celebrate July as Disability Pride Month because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into legislation by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990.  According to the US Department of Labor, the act prohibits any discr...

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Prism Support Services Newsletter Individuals with Disabilities celebrate Pride Month. Even though the disability community has their own pride month, we still recognize the LGBTQ+ community and Individuals with disabilities.  The LGBTQ community and the disability community intersect in significant ways. According to  research p...