Did you know that epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, with at least 3.4 million people living with active epilepsy – including 470,000 children? 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed every year and 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime.
November is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country, offering an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.
You are invited to read the our August Newsletter, Sharing Possibilities in Community Living. Contents include information about paralympians to watch in Paris, voting rights for people with disabilities, and more!
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You are invited to read the our May 2024 Newsletter, Sharing Possibilities in Community Living. Contents include information about accessible New Jersey beaches, efforts to strengthen the direct care workforce in New Jersey, and upcoming events.
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We remember Lois Curtis not only as a disability rights activist and icon, but also an American artist.
Do you know what "Person-Centered Thinking and Planning" and "The Dignity of Risk" are, and how they are related?
On June 22, 1999 the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that would profoundly shape where and how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities could live their lives.
Temperatures are rising in New Jersey! Do you know how to keep people with disabilities and chronic health conditions safe when the temperatures rise? Remember that people with disabilities and people who take medications that interfere with the body’s heat regulation system are at higher risk for heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Plan ahead of time to keep yourself and others safe!
