We are thrilled to announce that Spectrum's Self-Advocacy Group "The Voices" has been chosen by the New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (NJSSAN) Awards Committee to receive the 2017 Group Achievement Award!
This prestigious award is reserved for a group of self-advocates that has demonstrated excellence in the areas of teamwork, commitment ... Read More
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Governor Chris Christie is about to begin the process of preparing the Fiscal Year 2018 State Budget. Before he does we need to remind him of the vital role the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide to those with an intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD).
In partnership with the Coalition for a DSP Living ... Read More
Spectrum for Living is thrilled to announce that we have received a $78,000 grant from Wal-Mart. The funds will be utilized to create skill acquisition and job training opportunities for the participants in Spectrum’s six day programs. Funding also permits Spectrum to create a computer lab for staff training. The ... Read More
Spectrum for Living is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President’s Grant Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. This grant will help create a Healthy Living for Special Lives program, a program designed to coach staff and residents to ... Read More
Please read below and make calls to your local Senate and Assembly members to support a resolution for a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) so desperately needed after nine years of a flat budget despite dramatic increases in everyday cost of goods and services.
In addition, flood the Governor’s office ... Read More
Local residents with a little time to share are being sought to participate in Spectrum for Living's "Friendly Visitors" volunteer program at the Ringwood Adult Training Center (ATC) located on Morris Road.
In particular, help is needed Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. to assist developmentally disabled adults with ... Read More