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CMC
OFFICE of DISABILITY SERVICES
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EVENTS
| WHAT: |
Free Dinner & Family Workshop Series for military families with children ages 5-11 |
| WHO: |
Call 522-5960 to register or for more information |
| WHERE: |
Cape Assist: 3819 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood |
| WHEN: |
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5 to 7 pm: May 27th through June 22nd |
| WHY: |
To encourage and support military families in their parenting |
| WHAT: |
The Trenton Thunder's Blind and Visually Impaired Awareness Night |
| WHO: |
Contact: Pamela L. Gaston at 973-648-6149 |
| WHERE: |
Waterfront Park in Trenton |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
| WHY: |
To promote full community inclusion and awareness of the potential and achievements of individuals who are blind and visually impaired |
| WHAT: |
Free presentation on "Brain Injury Basics For Families" |
| WHO: |
Contact: Brain Injury Association of New Jersey (732-745-0200) |
| WHERE: |
Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, 1237 W. Sherman Avenue, Vineland, NJ |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 7 to 9 pm |
| WHY: |
Provide information on the effects of brain injury on families, strategies families can utilize and tips for caregivers and resources available |
| WHAT: |
National Association of Mental Illness NJ Chapter's Annual Conference : "Hope for a Better Future: Early Intervention & Community Support" |
| WHO: |
For more information visit www.naminj.org,email info@naminj.org or call 732-940-0991 |
| WHERE: |
Crowne Plaza Monroe in Jamesburg, NJ |
| WHEN: |
Saturday, June 12, 2010 |
| WHY: |
This conference will take a comprehensive look at the issues facing young families with children affected by mental illness in NJ |
| WHAT: |
Free Surfing Event, "They Will Surf Again" for people with spinal cord injury |
| WHO: |
Sponsored by Life Rolls On, a division of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Contact: TWSA@liferollson.org or call 310-807-5488 |
| WHERE: |
Wildwood Crest: Rambler Road beach |
| WHEN: |
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 9 am |
| WHY: |
Invites youn people with spinal cord injury to ride the waves; surfing experience not necessary! |
| WHAT: |
Free Beach Bash Event for the autism community |
| WHO: |
Sonsored by Autism Family Services of New Jersey. Contact: 1-877-237-4477 or www.autismfamilyservicesnj.org |
| WHERE: |
On 7th Avenue in Belmar, NJ |
| WHEN: |
Sunday, September 12, 2010 |
| WHY: |
Includes arts & crafts, organized activities, face painting, informational booths and much more. |
| WHAT: |
DDD Regional Family Support Planning Council #9 Meeting |
| WHO: |
Contact: Mary Ann Philippi @ 609-641-1877 or maryphilippi119@comcast.net |
| WHERE: |
CMC Special Services Board Office, 148 Crest Haven Rd, CMCH |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm |
| WHY: |
Forum for families of developmentally disabled individuals to advise DDD as to how resources should best be allocated |
| WHAT: |
Caregiver Support Group Meeting |
| WHO: |
Contact: Bonnie Kratzer at 609-463-4043 |
| WHERE: |
Cape Regional Medical Center's Maruchi Room |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, June 1, 2010: 1-3 pm |
| WHY: |
Monthly meeting that includes discussion, speakers, activities |
OCTOBER is National Disability Awareness Month !!!!!!
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