Inroads To Opportunities Celebrated National Autism Awareness Month
Roselle, NJ community members bring recognition to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Newark, NJ (1888PressRelease) April 24, 2024 - Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County, NJ based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, celebrated National Autism Awareness Month, by participating in the Autism Awareness Flag Raising ceremony at Roselle Borough Hall.
Hosted by Mayor Donald Shaw, SEPAG, and the Borough Council, the event was attended by numerous community members Linda Galarreta, Intake Counselor at Inroads to Opportunities, who serves as the President of Roselle’s Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG). SEPAG is a state-mandated, district-level, parent-driven group charged with providing ‘‘Input to the local school district on system-level challenges in special education and related services.” Linda is also an advocate and the proud mother of three boys – two of whom are on the autism spectrum.
The flag raising ceremony showcased the community's unity in raising awareness and support for individuals on the autism spectrum.
According to Angela Calzone, Inroads’ President & CEO, “Inroads is very proud of Linda’s demonstrated leadership and commitment to advocacy, inclusion and outreach not only on behalf of individuals with Autism but on behalf of individuals with disabilities of all kinds.”
National Autism Awareness Month is held every April. The month is dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals with autism. Throughout the month, various organizations, communities, and individuals engage in activities such as educational events, fundraising campaigns, and advocacy efforts to support individuals with autism and their families. The goal is to foster greater understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity and to highlight the importance of early diagnosis, intervention, and support for individuals with autism.
Please click here to see photos and videos of the event: https://bit.ly/3vXYSWC To view Inroads media outreach, please click here: https://www.inroadsto.org/press-page
To learn more about Inroads, please visit https://www.inroadsto.org/contact-us
ABOUT INROADS TO OPPORTUNITIES:
Since 1959, Inroads to Opportunities, formerly the Occupational Center of Union County, has provided programs and services to over 400 individuals each year with all types of disabilities and ranging in age from 16 through retirement– many of whom are economically disadvantaged. Programs and services include vocational preparation, transition from school to work, certificate training programs, day habilitation, and mental health services.
Celebrating its 65th year, Inroads to Opportunities is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an approved provider of the NJ Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Inroads is licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, NJ Division of Mental Health, and Addiction Services to provide partial care and Division of Developmental Disabilities to provide Day Habilitation, Pre-Vocational and Transportation Services. Inroads is an approved Medicaid provider and an approved Employment Network under the Ticket to Work Social Security initiative and an approved Benefits Planning and Counseling Service through the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
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