PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A $50 FEE FOR THIS CONFERENCE.
Applications will also be available at our next SEPAC Meeting, MARCH 16th at 7 PM at BERKELEY SCHOOL.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A $50 FEE FOR THIS CONFERENCE.
Applications will also be available at our next SEPAC Meeting, MARCH 16th at 7 PM at BERKELEY SCHOOL.
Next Date: March 05, 2016 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Place: Montclair Public Library, Montclair, N.J.
Cherry Oakley has focused on ways to help people embrace diversity and become part of inclusive communities. She has been working for people with disabilities, their families and their support networks for nearly two decades. Cherry has supported people to live in their family home, to become renters, homeowners, and move from state and private institutions into neighborhoods of their choosing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As the current Executive Director of Support Coordination at Neighbours, Inc., Cherry leads a team of statewide facilitators that help New Jerseyans with disabilities live a life that is self-determined and self-directed. She holds a master’s degree from Rider University and a BA fromDrew.
SPECIAL NOTE: All are welcome-However this information regarding housing options is benefical for ADULTS (21 and over) with Developmental Disabilites, their familes, and for individuals who maybe transitioning to the adult system of care soon (18-21 years old).
Regional Family Support Planning Council 4 (Essex County) is a group of volunteer family members of inividuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities who host public forums to obtain input to improve family support services provided by the Department of Human Services (Division of Developmental Disabilities) and Department of Children and Families.
For additional information call: (973)-803-7597.
Family Support Organization of Essex County is funded by the Department of Children and Families to provide peer support, education and advocacy for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, mental health, and Intellectual/Developmental challenges.
For additional information call: (973) 395-1441
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In the event of severely inclement weather, please check Bloomfield SEPAC on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BloomfieldSEPAC or www.bloomfieldsepac.com for any cancellations on the day of the Meeting.
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For the past 11 years, Mr. Casey led the Illinois and Pennsylvania state divisions that oversee services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Previously, he led nonprofit organizations that provided services for people with developmental disabilities, including serving for 15 years as the director of Pennsylvania Protection & Advocacy, Inc. Mr. Casey is a graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Social Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Special Education.
Regional Family Support Planning Council 4 (Essex County) is a group of volunteer family members of inividuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities who host public forums to obtain input to improve family support services provided by the Department of Human
Services (Division of Developmental Disabilities) and Department of Children and Families.
For additional information call: (973)-803-7597.
Family Support Organization of Essex County is funded by the Department of Children and Families to provide peer support, education and advocacy for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, mental health, and Intellectual/Developmental challenges.
For additional information call: (973) 395-1441.