Empowering People With Disabilities Through Empathy
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in four Americans currently live with a disability. This means it is likely that you, someone you know, or someone you...
View ArticleFinding a Happy Ending for Mental Illness – Case Management
Mental Illness – Perspective Through Story Take some time to imagine this story about mental illness. A person opens their eyes to the first sign of sunlight, there is a sense of quiet, a hint of...
View ArticleThe Americans with Disabilities Act: 29 Years of Progress (UPDATED 2019)
Access is a RIGHT If you were a person with a disability living in the U.S. before the 1990’s, you know our society was NOT built with you in mind. This was best reflected in very architecture of our...
View ArticleSuccess Story – Andrew Earns His STAR!
Recently, Easterseals day program participant, Andrew, was honored at the annual NJACP 20th Annual Stars! Award Presentation. He was treated to dinner and dancing with his peers at The Stone Terrace...
View ArticleThe Business Side of Disability – PART 2
As part of our continued celebration of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), this is PART 2 of our blog series showcasing the untapped workforce of job seekers with...
View ArticleThe Business Side of Disability – Part 3
Making YOUR Workplace Accessible Welcome to PART 3 of our Business Side of Disability blog series. If you’ve missed PART 1 and PART 2, please give them a read, but it’s not necessary to understand...
View ArticleThe Pandemic Mental Health Advice Not Enough People Are Talking About
Here’s What You’re Probably Not Hearing Enough of… If you check the news or head to social media, you will surely be met with endless headlines of COVID-19 related news and health warnings. You will...
View ArticleWho Will Care for the Caregivers?
You may drive by a hospital or see a sign on someone’s lawn that proudly exclaims, “Heroes work here!” or “Thank you to our healthcare workers!” These are wonderful sentiments and ones we certainly...
View ArticleCreative Ways to Keep Connected This Winter
Wintertime can be challenging for many people, especially during this socially distant time. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many family members were separated for the holidays and were not able...
View ArticleHelp Make Inclusionary Language Accessible
Sticks & Stones May Break Your Bones, But WORDS Matter Too There’s no doubt about it, some people think before speaking; their mind-to-mouth edit filter is in full functioning order, and some who...
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