Inroads To Opportunities (OCUC) Casino Night and Award Presentation Ceremony Was Huge Success

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Newark, NJ (1888PressRelease) November 01, 2023 - Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County, NJ based non-profit human services agency, that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities hosted a Casino Night and Awards Presentation Ceremony to celebrate National Disabilities Employment Month. All proceeds from the night went directly towards supporting Inroads programs and services.

In celebration of National Disabilities Employment Month, this event shone a bright light on the vital need for employment choice for all! In addition to applauding the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong; Inroads honored political and community leaders for the advocation and work they do to improve society.

Receiving Certificates of Appreciation were Senator Joseph P. Cryan and Union County Commissioner Sergio Grenados with the Champion of Change Award. Mayor Donald Shaw (Roselle) and Councilwoman Denise Wilkerson (Roselle) were awarded the Making Inroads Award. Melissa Menkin was awarded the Community Partnership Award. Karen Dooner received the Unsung Hero Award. Michele Ford was honored with the Staff Lifetime Achievement Award. Arnold W. Rintzler, (Posthumous) Member, OCUC Board of Directors was recognized with the Impact Memorial Award.

According to Angela Calzone, President/CEO, Inroads to Opportunities, “The night was filled with intention, determination, and joy. Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Board, the staff, the volunteers, the county leaders and the community for their support.”

This video captures the essence of the evening: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rdrzjwy0xnqy2m5w7km65/h?dl=0&preview=Video+Oct+20+2023%2C+8+51+29+PM.mov&rlkey=r9y7dtakxjkjgm8sq664evp0z

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, job placement, certificate training programs, and mental health services.

Inroads to Opportunities is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an approved provider of both the NJ Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the 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 by the NJ Department of Developmental Disabilities to provide Day Habilitation Services. Inroads is an approved Medicaid provider, a licensed provider for the NJ Department of Agriculture for its adult day meals program, 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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Amy Delman
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