NREIC
Collaborations
Update August 2007
Published for the Early Intervention
Community of Bergen, Hudson and
Passaic Counties.
(973)-256-8484
Contributors for this issue:
Joy Hammerman
Desireé Bonner
Speaking of Courage, a new book to
be based on real life stories from Black
women who have triumphed over high-risk
pregnancies and/or nurtured infants born
with special care needs, is sponsoring an
essay contest for a chance to be featured
in this book. Cash prizes will also be
awarded to the top 3 finalists. For more
information and to submit an essay go to
or call 1-866-665-6242
"Guide to Accessing Cape May County's
Beaches for People with Disabilities" is a
new brochure that is produced by the Cape
May County Office of Disability Services
(CMCODS) and is being distributed by the
Cape May County Dept of Tourism. It is full
of beach websites, locations of access to
beaches, boardwalks, accessible rest
rooms, and more. It can also be found on
the CMCODS website.
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Collaborations August 2007 Update
The Chuck Guttenberg Center
for the Physically Challenged
will hold
Special Games -Special People
On Sunday, September 9th, the
JCC on the Palisades will hold
its annual Special Games, a
field day for individuals with
disabilities and their families or
staff people. Call 201-569-7900
x232 for more information or go
to their website
Winterberry Press is pleased to announce their
new Web site at www.wbpress.com. To celebrate
they are offering a $10 gift certificate for placing
your first order. Explore their print and multimedia
tools for strengths-based child development and
family support practices. Their materials focus on
early intervention, early childhood education,
family support, family resource programs, and
community development. They also offer free
sample products for download each month.
The Helpful Hands NREIC
“Early Intervention Family Workshop
Series Summer/Fall 2007”
is now available on-line at:
eries2007.pdf
The Arc has launched a new state-of-the-
art website. This dynamic, interactive site
represents the creation of an online
community for a global audience in search
of information about The Arc:
The attached link to NJN News broadcast
features St. Joseph's Children's
Hospital dentist Purnima Hernandez,
DDS, who specializes in dental care for
children with special needs. She has a
private practice in Bergen County. The
broadcast, entitled 'Special Needs
Dentistry', appeared on NJN News and on
WNET/Channel 13.
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