Collaborations
September 2006 Monthly Update
SEPTEMBER
September 16 — “Billy’s Buddies” is a new program for
children ages 2 to 6 with Down syndrome and their families at the
Wyckoff YMCA. The kick-off event is from 9:30 to 11:30am on
Saturday, September 16, 2006. Parents will be introduced while
children enjoy a creative arts class led by a qualified special
needs instructor. There is no cost for this event. Pre-registration is
required: Please call Kathy Elleo at the Y at 201-891-2081.
September 17 — Special Games-Special People is a field day
designed to give those with special needs an opportunity to
participate through sports at the JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly.
For more information call 201-569-7900 x626 or 232.
OCTOBER
October 7 — The second annual Buddy Walk of Bergen County
is scheduled for 10/07/06 at 11am at Wyckoff Community Park in
Wyckoff, NJ. A one-mile advocacy walk to promote acceptance
and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome in our area. In
person registration as well as on-line registration forms found at:
October 14 — Helpful Hands Annual Casino Night at The
Bethwood, Totowa, NJ from 7pm to 11pm.All proceeds from the
Casino Night will go to support the Special Needs Fund and other
family-centered activities of Helpful Hands NREIC
For tickets call 973-256-8484
NOVEMBER
November 1 — Transition to Preschool Workshop from 10am
to 12:30pm at Helpful Hands NREIC, RSVP: 973-256-8484
Upcoming Calendar Dates
Collaborations
Update
September 2006
Northeast Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
The Annual Leonia Health Fair is
scheduled for September 30th
from 10am to 4pm at the Anna C.
Scott Elementary School, 100
Highland Avenue, Leonia. Call
(201) 592-5750 for more
information.
Rutger's is interviewing parents of
children with chronic health conditions
(e.g. asthma, cystic fibrosis, etc.) on
how they balance their work
responsibilities. They have gift
certificates of $10 for a shorter survey
(20 min.) plus an additional gift
certificate of $25 for longer survey (1
hour). The study is confidential but the
aggregated results will be shared with
employers and policymakers. If I
nterested contact Karen White at (732)
932-4614 or kswhite@rci.rutgers.edu.
Family Connections
Support Group
Families are invited to attend
bi-monthly discussion groups on
various topics related to raising
young children with challenges at
The JCC on the Palisades, 411
Clinton Avenue, Tenafly. The
first will take place from 7:30pm
to 9:30pm on Thursday,
September 21st. RSVP to Joy
@ 9731-256-8484 or email
joy@nreic.org
NOTICE:
The New Jersey Early
Intervention System website
has moved to:
index.shtml
September 28, 7:30-9:30, Pascack Valley Hospital, Old Hook Road,
Westwood. Pascack Valley Supporting Parents of Exceptional Children
and PVH Division of Pediatrics present Vincent D’Amico, PsyD, Clinical
Psychologist, on Natural Integrative Approaches for the Spectrum of
Childhood Disorders: Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and Nutritional
Therapies. Call PVH’s Information and Referral Services at 201-358-
6000.
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