Benefits of a Guardianship
In this post, Easterseals New Jersey has invited Margaret Spaziani, Esq. to speak about the benefits of becoming the guardian of an adult child with a disability. Ms. Spaziani is an attorney with the...
View ArticleTech & Disability: The Future of Access
The Future is Now! Within the past few decades, technology has advanced to a point where science fiction has become science fact. From the internet to smartphones, we have seen a dramatic change in the...
View ArticleHow Much Do You Really Know Developmental Disability?
A Time to Learn In honor of Developmental Disability Awareness Month, we will be exploring what exactly “developmental disability” is. How is it defined? What challenges does it pose? And why do we...
View ArticleA Big Win for Students With Disabilities at the Supreme Court!
Our latest blog topic comes to us from Hinkle, Fingles, Prior, & Fischer, a Jersey-based law firm that represents people with disabilities and their families in the tri-state area. They detailed a...
View ArticleWhere Does Your NJ Candidate Stand on Disability Issues?
The New Jersey gubernatorial race is in full swing and voting will take place this November 7th. We reached out to all the current candidates (as of May 12, 2017) to find out their stances on issues...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Stop the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
By Martha Wolfe, LMFT Mental Health VS. Mental Illness, What’s the Difference? Work, family and daily responsibilities… are these familiar points of stress in your life? You are not alone, as these are...
View ArticleThe Truth about Medicaid in New Jersey
As this article is being written, the Senate Republicans are drafting a bill behind closed doors that could repeal The Affordable Care Act and replace it with the American Healthcare Act. The bill, as...
View Article5 Essential Tips on How to Shut Down Offensive Labels
A War of Words: “Politically Correct” vs “Plain Speaking” Political Correction for the Politically Incorrect Labels When it comes to the community of persons with disabilities and special needs, labels...
View ArticleHow I Make Accessible Trips from New Jersey to the Big Cities
Those of us living in New Jersey are lucky enough to have easy travel access to two of America’s greatest cities: New York City and Philadelphia. However, having a disability can make these trips...
View ArticleEmployment First In New Jersey – What’s It Mean and How Can It Help You?
First Employment – Disability Second In April of 2012, Governor Chris Christie declared New Jersey an Employment First state. With this simple declaration, New Jersey became a part of a national...
View ArticleI’m 19 and I’m Spending My Third Summer at a Camp for People with Special...
Summer Camp, Special Needs, and a Reason to Return If you’ve ever attended a summer camp, Easterseals Camp Merry Heart will be a familiar sight. You’ll find it has all the same amenities: cabins, a...
View Article9 Critical Questions to Ask When Applying to a Special Needs Camp
Easterseals Camp Merry Heart The flowers have bloomed, the trees are green, and the sun has melted away the last remnants of a brutal winter. The time is ripe, for camp. Now, if you are a person with a...
View Article#DisabledAndCute – How Author Keah Brown Is Taking On Negative Body-Images,...
When you read a piece from Keah Brown, you realize a few things. The first is that she is a tremendously talented writer. The second is that she has a unique perspective that brings to life stories and...
View ArticleRaising a Child With a Disability – 8 Vital Reminders For Parents
Raising a Child With a Disability When you’re about to have a child, you prepare for everything. You paint the nursery, you buy the crib and you do a million other things. And no matter how much you...
View ArticleDisability and Dental Care PART II – All About Dentists
Welcome to PART II of our dental care and disability blog series, where we break down what you need to know about how to keep good oral hygiene when you or your loved one has a disability. PART I was...
View ArticleWhy Is Everyone Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday What is it? Why does it exist? What does it mean to us? Giving Tuesday is a global day of philanthropy that is powered by collaboration, community and social media. Celebrated on the...
View ArticleSuccess Story: Mature Worker Goes From Unemployed to a Six-Figure Salary
It’s a line we hear all too often from hucksters, schemers, and con-men: “You can go from rags to riches by buying my book and learning my money making secrets!” They make promises of earning a...
View ArticleDisability / Sensory Friendly Santa is Coming to New Jersey!
Disability / Sensory Friendly Santa is Coming to Town! We recently highlighted a story on DisabilityScoop.com about sensory friendly Santas holding events that are designed to be accessible for young...
View ArticleDisability and Winter Weather: Top 5 Tips When Stuck Inside During New Jersey...
Let’s face it, winter in New Jersey isn’t always a wonderland. This is true for every resident, including those who have disabilities or have a child with a disability or special need. Disability and...
View ArticleDisability Emojis Bring Us Emojoy!
Inclusive Disability Emojis? Yes, please Inclusive disability emojis are on their way! Everything from prosthetics to service dogs will be represented in these fun new icons. In recent history,...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....