Family Resource Associates, Inc.
Latest News
Announcing a YOU TUBE Channel For Siblings of Children w/Down Syndrome.
Click to watch a new video clip each month!
NEW DATES for SPRING 2012
Welcome to Family Resource Assoc., Inc.
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PossAbilities Walk
& A DAY OF SPORTS PLAY with Monmouth University HAWKS
Sunday, May 6, 2012
9:30am-1pm at Monmouth University,
West Long Branch, NJ
MU MAC Center
Directions to MU MAC Center
The One-Mile Walk celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of children and adults with special needs in YOUR Community!
Click here for detailed information on attending, SPONSORING and FUNDRAISING for the WALK.
Become a FAMILY CIRCLE MONTHLY DONOR!
The FRA Family Circle is an automated giving program designed to help you conveniently and consistently contribute to FRA. When you enroll in the FRA Family Circle, your monthly gift is made through a pre-authorized transfer from your bank account or credit card. Your gift is deposited into FRA's bank account on the same day it is transferred from your account--at no cost to you or FRA. At any time, you may increase, decrease, or suspend your gift by calling 732-747-5310, ext. 113.
Look what your gift will do!
--$10/month will purchase books and materials
--$15/month will support a sibling group
--$20/month will support therapy group for children
--$25/month will help provide individual therapy
--$50/month will help develop our TECHConnection so we can make technology more accessible to those of any age with difficulties and impairments (due to accident, illness or aging).
Download a Sustainer Pledge Form here.
Register Now!!
Colleen's Summer Place,
LEAP
Learning Enrichment Activities Program
Our Thanks for the Generous Support of “Herb’s Gift”, Chancy Memorial Foundation & Campership of Monmouth County
for partial funding.
June 25, 2012 through August 16, 2012
Join us for any two weeks--up to eight weeks!
Ages 13 through young adult welcome.
4 Days, Monday through Thursday, 10AM - 3PM
Click Here for more detailed class information and to REGISTER.
NEW CLASSES!
ADDITIONAL LOCATION! REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES
INDEPENDENT LIVING CONNECTIONS
New Location:
Hawkswood Collaboratives, 270 Industrial Way, Eatontown, NJ
A series of classes that address vital aspects of gaining skills for independence.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
This Year's PROGRAMS & SERVICES
RLC, Adult Education Classes * REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SESSION!
Keep learning by exploring new and fun subjects that interest you. Using a computer, students partake in various activities to help continue their reading, writing and thinking skills. Make new friends. Learn amazing things you can do on the computer, even without experience.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
GYMBOREE, Ages 0-3, REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SESSION!
A toddler group movement program run jointly by FRA's physical therapist and a Gymboree teacher.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
TINY DANCERS, Ages 3-7
Janine Bedford Sims will teach students with special needs the basics of ballet & tap with a focus on balance, coordination & strengthening.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
DANCE WITH JAY, Ages 13 & up * REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER SESSION!
Jay Bowman will teach hip-hop, free style, slow dancing and Latin dances. Have fun each week and stay fit.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
KARATE, Teens through Adult * REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING SESSION!
Jay Bowman will teach karate exercises, helping to build focus, balance strength & confidence.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
SATURDAY PROGRAMS/CLASSES * REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER SESSION!
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPIES, Birth through Age 8
Speech, Occupational, Developmental & Physical Therapy in our center or in your home now available. Our highly qualified professional staff members have a wealth of experience with young children with disabilities or developmental delays.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
FRIENDLY ARTFUL SUNDAYS, Ages 9-17
Tweens with disAbilities enjoy time one Sunday a month making an exciting art project at Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls, NJ.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Two NEW Dance Classes
Funded in part by The Chancy Foundation
For Children Aged 8 -12
Click here for more information.
For Little Dancers,
Aged 3 -7, Fun with Ballet & Tap
Click here for more information.
Help Prevent Cuts to Early Intervention in the FY2012 Proposed Budget
Early Intervention is a system of support and therapy for infants and toddlers aged birth to three w/developmental delays and disabilities.
Last year Governor Christie's proposed budget included a $12 million cut to EI. The state implemented this cut by lowering the income level at which families must pay into the system, increasing the family cost share and reducing the provider rates by 5%. We are deeply concerned that as the Governor looks for ways to cut NJ's expenditures again this year, he will once again look to the EI Program.
Please consider letting your voice be heard to ensure there are no more cuts to early intervention funding in NJ! Respond to the action alert HERE. Our message needs to be: "Please do not make ANY cuts to Early Intervention in the FY2012 budget!"
TECHConnection's TECHNOLOGY
LENDING LIBRARY
IS NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON LINE!!
Our thanks to DRNJ (Disability Rights New Jersey) and
Investors Savings Bank Foundation
for funding our Lending Library!
We are most grateful and excited to be supported by Investors Savings Bank Foundation with a grant of $7,685 to improve and update our Technology Lending Library. Pictured here is Bill Sheeser, FRA Board President, Nancy Phalanukorn, FRA Executive Director, Cathy Murray, Investors Savings Bank, Second Vice President.
FREE Assistive Technology Demonstrations in the Community!
Let the TECHConnection at FRA bring a TECH Expo to YOU in Monmouth County! You can increase your awareness of assistive technology at your convenience.
See many types of Assistive Technology alternatives to help people who struggle with reading, writing, vision concerns or physical limitations or who have developmental or acquired disabilities. Find ways to make using the computer easier!
A TECH EXPO will give people access to technology to broaden their world and offer more independence. Let us show you how to make using the computer easy. FIND solutions for the challenges you face in school, at home, or in the workplace.
CALL NOW to host a TECH EXPO of your own! We will bring all the technology to you with many demonstrations to help you or your clients!
Call Joanne Castellano, Director - TECHConnection @ FRA 732-747-5310 ext. 114, or email TecConn@aol.com
