In 2011, Easterseals New Jersey had a vison to create a groundbreaking health and wellness program for people with disabilities and special needs. Thanks to the generosity of donors and funders, individuals served by Easterseals New Jersey participated in programs that fostered positive lifestyle and self care habits. Through Easterseals New Jersey’s generosity, the program…
Recent studies show that people with developmental disabilities and mental illness have a greater risk for chronic disease than the general population. This is not new news. A few years ago (around the time this photo was taken, after I trained the staff of Easter Seals Arkansas on the curriculum of special needs exercise and…
DAWN Center for Independent Living is one of 12 CIL’s in the state of NJ chosen by the Administration on Community Living to participate in the Expanding the Public Health Workforce within the Aging and Disability Networks. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provided funding to DAWNcil via the aging and disability networks (networks…
Working at the North Jersey Health Collaborative in 2020, BWT President Laura O’Reilly presented on inclusion to public health leaders and community organizations in Union Co., NJ. Community Health Improvement plans in Morris, Sussex, Warren, Union and Passaic Counties were built through engagement in collaborative activities. Among these activities were workshops on breaking down barriers…