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  • Middlesex College Dental Hygiene Clinic
    Friday, October 4 in Edison
    Middlesex County Colllege, L'Hommedieu Hall, Room 130

    Middlesex College Dental Hygiene Clinic

    Make an appointment to visit us and you will get a complete dental screening and cleaning!

  • The 40th Annual NJSSAN Fall Conference
    Saturday, October 5 @ 9:30 AM
    New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project

    The 40th Annual NJSSAN Fall Conference Virtual

    Each year, the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project (NJSAP) and the New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (NJSSAN) work together to host the annual Fall Conference. The event is an opportunity for Disability Advocates to network, learn about current advocacy issues, and attend professional development workshops.

  • Citizenship/ESL Classes Free!
    Wednesday, October 9 in New Brunwsick (Weekly)

    Citizenship/ESL Classes Free!

    Free ES/ Citizenship Classes

  • Youth Partnership
    Wednesday, October 9 in piscataway (Weekly)

    Youth Partnership Virtual

    Weekly group for youth

  • Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior-Parent Workshop
    Friday, October 11 @ 10:00 AM
    Rose LaPiere, MA, LPC, RPT-S

    Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior-Parent Workshop Virtual

    When we understand what our children's behavior really is then we understand that kids with challenging and baffling behaviors don't need punishment! They need help. Focus on the nervous system to change behavior.

  • Transitioning Out of Early Intervention
    Tuesday, October 15 @ 12:00 PM
    Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey (PMCH)

    Transitioning Out of Early Intervention Virtual

    Join us for a virtual discussion geared towards families with infants and toddlers in Early Intervention, focusing on what to expect when your child turns 3 and they age out of the program.

  • Healthy Lifestyles Project: LIVE!
    Monday, October 21 - Thursday, November 21 @ 11:00 AM (Monthly)
    New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project

    Healthy Lifestyles Project: LIVE! Virtual

    Healthy Lifestyles Project: LIVE is a series of live, interactive events to promote healthy living for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Individualized Support Plan (ISP) 101
    Monday, October 21 @ 6:30 PM
    Community of Practice for Support Families

    Individualized Support Plan (ISP) 101 Virtual

    The ISP is the foundation for developing strong supports and services for your family member with I/DD. Join us to develop a person-centered ISP with effective ISP examples presented for families with adults and those transitioning out of the school system.

  • Thursday, October 24 in New Brunswick
    New Jersey Law Center

    Middlesex County Domestic Violence Conference

  • The Use of Virtual Reality in the Brain Injury Population
    Thursday, October 24 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    The Use of Virtual Reality in the Brain Injury Population Virtual

    Physical, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral impairments may result following a brain injury and significantly impact survivor functioning. Clinicians must embrace treatment methods that address multi-faceted impairments. One method gaining attention is the use of virtual reality. Available literature targeting the effectiveness of virtual reality in the brain injury population is growing. Studies have focused on executive functioning, attention, memory, balance, functional mobility, stress, and anxiety (Brasse et al., 2021; Porras et al., 2019). Positive outcomes in areas including balance, functional mobility, executive functioning, cognition, and attention have been reported (Alashram, 2019; De Luca et al., Grealy, 1999; 2023; Porras et al., 2019). As technology continues to become crucial to daily life and rehabilitation, there is a growing need to be aware of the potential for its use, its limitations, and need for continued research. Objectives: 1. To summarize the current literature focused on the use of virtual reality and the brain injury population; 2. To recognize current guidelines and recommendations regarding the use of virtual reality and brain injury; 3. To identify gaps in the available literature and corresponding treatment recommendations; 4. To analyze a case series of the use of virtual reality in long-term survivors of brain injury.

  • What do I put in my Kid's Lunchbox?
    Tuesday, October 29 @ 5:15 PM
    Bradley Beach Public Library

    What do I put in my Kid's Lunchbox? Virtual

    Learn about foods targeted for kids and candy are full of hidden ingrediants and how it affects the body and as it relates to performance in school. Plus how to swap out foods for better choices. This is a Zoom presentation. Registration required at bradleybeachlibrary.org Events.

  • Acupuncture for Anxiety: A Natural Approach to Calming the Nervous System
    Tuesday, October 29 @ 7:00 PM
    NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS)

    Acupuncture for Anxiety: A Natural Approach to Calming the Nervous System Virtual

    In this FREE webinar, we'll explore how acupuncture serves as a powerful complementary therapy for reducing anxiety and enhancing mental well-being. The audience will gain insight into the foundational principles of acupuncture, its effects on the nervous system, and how it can be applied to manage various anxiety disorders. Whether you're new to acupuncture or seeking alternative treatments for anxiety, this session offers practical and valuable information for improving your overall health. Don't miss the chance to discover a natural, effective approach to anxiety relief!

  • Stay Healthy at Home Webinars
    Sunday, November 3 - Tuesday, December 3 @ 2:00 PM (Monthly)
    New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project

    Stay Healthy at Home Webinars Virtual

    The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project team finds it important to keep nurturing our connections with you and branching out in ways that help us all continue to grow. These webinars are for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members, and Direct Support Professionals.

  • National Caregivers Conference
    Sunday, November 3 @ 5:00 PM in New Brunswick
    The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center - New Brunswick

    National Caregivers Conference

    Join us at The Heldrich in New Brunswick, NJ on November 3-4, 2024. The National Caregivers Conference provides a platform for innovation and collaboration among thought leaders and caregivers. The Conference includes a compelling variety of workshop sessions, resources, and much more!

  • Disorders of Consciousness
    Wednesday, December 18 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Disorders of Consciousness Virtual

    Current literature regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with traumatically induced disorders of consciousness (DOC) will be addressed, in addition to the definitions and evaluation of the spectrum of DOC. Common complications that can slow or arrest recovery are considered. Updated practice guidelines and recommendations for diagnoses and care and treatment strategies for DOC will be reviewed. Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss: Definitions of the spectrum of disorders of consciousness (DOC); Outcomes after DOC; Updated practice guidelines for the management of patients with disorders of consciousness; Recommendations for programs caring for patients with DOC. Presenter: Dr. Brian Greenwald