DRNJ Events Page

The Family Support Center of NJ and its affiliates celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act on Monday, July 26 at the New Jersey Statehouse Annex in Trenton. Joseph Young, Executive Director of DRNJ was asked to speak at the event.

Click here to access a copy of Mr. Young's speech.

"What a Difference a Friend Makes" Video and Essay Contest

SAMHSA and the Ad Council are pleased to announce the What a Difference a Friend Makes Contest. If you have a great story about how you have been there for a friend through his/her recovery from a mental health problem, or how a friend has been there for you, we'd love to hear from you.

If you know of someone who has a compelling story, please encourage him/her to participate. It's simple to enter—just submit a short video or an essay that tells in a creative and meaningful way how you've supported a friend during a tough time in his/her life or how a friend supported you. The story can be based on your real-life experience, and it does not need to reveal the identity of the friend (unless the friend agrees to participate).

Entries must be received by August 31, 2010. Winners will be announced September 15, 2010.

For more information visit the SAMHSA website at http://www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov/contest/

2010 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series

The 2010 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series is a continuing education activity of The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Pediatrics. There is no registration fee, but advanced registrations required. Sessions are held at The Woodbridge Hilton, Iselin and Doubletree Hotel, Mt. Laurel and run from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

To obtain a registration brochure, call (732) 235-9325 or visit their web site at http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/boggscenter

DRNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides services to all persons with disabilities regardless of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, sex, sexual or affectional orientation, ancestry or disability.
Any concerns regarding the agency’s compliance with these non-discrimination efforts may be brought to the attention of the Executive Director.

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