Events

June 4th, 2025 at 6:00 pm- Join Erin Smithers, Director of the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project, for an empowering session on the importance of speaking up, getting involved, and making your voice heard. Erin will share an overview of the NJ Self-Advocacy Project and how it supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in becoming confident self-advocates. Learn how taking an active role in your own life and in your community can lead to greater independence, stronger connections, and lasting impact. Whether you're just starting your advocacy journey or looking to take it to the next level, this session will inspire and inform.

Tuesday June 17th at 6:00 pm- Join us for an important conversation with Lisa Quartarolo from Disability Rights New Jersey as she breaks down your rights when it comes to informal removals and psychiatric clearances in schools. This session will explain what informal removals are, why they’re problematic, and how they differ from formal disciplinary actions. Learn how to recognize when a psychiatric clearance request may violate your rights, and what steps you can take to advocate for yourself or your child. Whether you're a parent, student, educator, or advocate, this event will equip you with the knowledge to better navigate and challenge unfair practices in school discipline and mental health referrals.