MAP Meeting May 9th

Mercer Area Partnership (MAP) for Transition Project ADULTS   Thursday, May 9th 1:00-3:00 p.m.   Employment Services Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Mercer County One-Stop Supported Employment Guest Speakers: Cheri Thompson, NJ DVRS, on Pre-ETS Programs & Services Karl Craft, Advancing Opportunities Employment Services Mercer County One-Stop   Hosted by Advancing Opportunities 1005 Whitehead Road Extension…

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The Family Resource Network is Awarding Multiple Scholarships for 2019!

The 2019 Autism Family Services of New Jersey Scholarship Program is open to New Jersey residents with a diagnosis of Autism. This scholarship is unique since it allows graduates pursuing a college, university, technical, trade, or vocational school level education to apply. The AFSNJ Scholarship is not solely based on academic achievement. Meaningful community volunteerism,…

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ELS FOR AUTISM: Free Webinar

“Don’t miss this LIVE webinar! Thursday, April 11, 2019 | 1pm – 2pm (EST) Talk to Me: The Benefits of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder The presentation will provide an overview of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC). Information shared will cover research on the benefits of AAC, decision making…

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Autism Awareness Month Special Event: A Woman’s Voice: Understanding Autistic Needs

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) A Woman’s Voice: Understanding Autistic Needs Panel Presentation featuring four authors of the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism; Barb Cook, Liane Holliday-Willey, Ed.D., Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS, and Dena Gassner, L.M.S.W, Jennifer O’Toole, author of Autism in Heels:…

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Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition

PCAST Flyer can be found here The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education, in partnership with the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, is sponsoring training on Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST). The PCAST Project has a focus on improving the transition from school to adult life for students with disabilities. All person-centered…

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