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You are invited to read our May 2026 Newsletter, Sharing Possibilities in Community Living. Contents include information about Star Wars Day, Accessible World Cup celebrations, Preparing for life after graduation, and upcoming events.

You can subscribe to our monthly email Newsletter HERE.

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You are invited to read our March 2026 CLEP Newsletter, Sharing Possibilities in Community Living. Contents include information about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, National Down Syndrome Day, HCBS Final Review, and upcoming events.

You can subscribe to our monthly email Newsletter HERE.
 

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World Cup 2026 is coming! The games start on June 11 and run through July 19. It takes place every four years, and for soccer fans, the World Cup is always a big deal. This year, the World Cup is an especially big deal for fans in the New York/New Jersey area because New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will be hosting eight matches, including the much-anticipated final game on Sunday, July 19. 

So no one is left out of the excitement, we put together this guide to help fans with disabilities in New Jersey get the most out of their World Cup 2026 experience. 

NOTE: This list will grow as the games get closer. If you have a recommendation to share with the community, please email laura.warne@rutgers.edu. It is being compiled as a helpful guide only, and we encourage you to independently verify all information.
 

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A new kind of conversation is coming to the Community Living Education Project via podcast, one that centers around real families, real experiences and real voices.

This upcoming podcast, which we're calling Possibilities Cafe, invites you into the heart of family life alongside adult children with developmental disabilities. It’s a safe space where stories unfold honestly, where moments of uncertainty, growth joy, and resilience are shared without judgement or a prescribed path. 

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Let's review the Home and Community Based Settings Final Rule (HCBS), and the person-centered planning, practices and tools that support the implementation of this vital regulation.

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It is Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week, and therefore the perfect time to share a list of great resources that can help you understand the basics of epilepsy, recognize common seizure types, identify appropriate first aid and recognize when a seizure is a medical emergency. We also have some resources to share for deeper dives into Seizure Action Plans, special considerations for women with epilepsy, and seizure monitoring devices.