On April 16, 1963, while confined in Birmingham City Jail, my father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote words that still challenge the conscience of this nation. The Letter from Birmingham Jail was not merely a response to criticism. It was a moral defense of direct action, a

Attn Congressional District 11: If you are voting by mail, be sure your ballot is placed in a secure ballot drop box, delivered to your county’s Board of Elections office, or is postmarked by 8pm today. Find your nearest drop box location at Vote.NJ.Gov. #NJVotes

Let's take care of one another. And let's take care of ourselves. #ThursdayThoughts

It’s Election Day, Congressional District 11! Whether you are voting by mail or heading to the polls to vote in person, be sure to cast your vote by 8pm today, April 16. Find secure drop box locations and polling place information at Vote.NJ.Gov. #NJVotes #ElectionDay

One of the most common questions we receive is, “Will Ticket to Work place me in a job?” While the Ticket Program is NOT a direct hiring program, it can provide support that assists Social Security disability beneficiaries with finding and keeping work. This can include help

Creating a culture of giving back means lifting up the impact of service and the real outcomes it produces in communities. When we spotlight what volunteerism achieves, we inspire more people to take part and strengthen that cycle of care, connection, and collective progress.

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Learn more here: thearc.org/blog/autism-ac…

Join us at the Abilities Expo, Fri. – Sun., May 1 - 3, at the NJ Convention and Expo Center in Edison. The Abilities Expo showcases a wide range of interactive events, informative workshops and the latest tech and #disability products. abilities.com/new-york

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Find a place to donate near you today: hhs.gov/givingequalsli….  #DonateBlood #HealthierNJ

A young girl waits outside her home after learning that her delivery driver is deaf. She has practiced a few words of sign language from school. When he arrives, she signs to him, and his face softens with surprise. Now every time he comes, they greet each other that way. She is

Who's in Charge at the Medical Visit--the Family #Caregiver or the Care Receiver? To avoid conflict, #caregivers and care receivers should set a before-visit agenda, decide who will talk during the visit, and then review the visit afterwards #caregiving aarp.org/caregiving/med…

Healing & Resilient NJ (H&RNJ) provides free trauma awareness training, academic research on Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences, a trauma-informed service directory, a listing of virtual tools to reduce stress and promote resilience, and more! healingandresilient.nj.gov

NJ residents who have lost health insurance can search for #HealthInsurance GetCoveredNJ. Eligible residents will qualify for coverage with low or no monthly premiums. Visit GetCovered.NJ.gov to learn more. #GetCoveredNJ

People with disabilities are 2.4x more likely to be unemployed compared to people without disabilities. For more insights and detailed statistics, check out our 2026 Compendium: ow.ly/Q7rc50YIQ6l

#Reserach in #autism

Join NJSAP and The Arc of NJ at Transitions Ahead: Empowering Your Journey on 4/28! North Jersey's Largest Transition Fair! Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local service providers and explore resources that facilitate a successful transition into adulthood.

REV UP National Call, Wed., Apr. 22, 1-3 PM ET. REV UP National Calls bring disability vote organizers from across the country together to learn, connect, and strategize. mobilize.us/rev-up-aapd/ev… #Voting #RevUp

ASPYIR: Independent Living and AT, Wed., Apr. 21, 12–1 PM. Learn how ASPYIR (Accessing Strategies to Prepare Youth for Independence and Responsibility) can assist people working toward independent living and assistive technology can help. Info & register: bit.ly/4t5h354

#Caregiving #advocacy

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