in October
What day is dedicated to Mobility Safety for the blind and visually impaired?
October 15th- White cane safety day
What is the name of the organization in New Jersey that assist with disability rights?
Disability Rights New Jersey
What organization provides work readiness programs for high school students who are visually impaired and blind?
Family Resource Network EDGE program
Where is Newark Emergency Services for Families located?
982 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
What is the name for todays theme for National Disability Employment Awareness month?
Proactively Recruit People With Disabilities
What are two major observances that represent people with disabilities in New Jersey?
Blindness Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month
What is the movement that protects people with disabilities?
Americans with Disabilities Act
How do you find information about VIVS Society?
At the Eyes Like Mine Resource Fair
What number do you dial to connect with NJ211?
211
What was the year of NDEAM became and observance?
1945
What year was blindness awareness month officially proclaimed in New Jersey?
2009
Who was the advocate that influenced the establishment of the New Jersey Commission for the blind and visual impaired?
Helen Keller
What organizations can you connect with for deaf and blind services?
DBCANN (Deaf Blind Community Access Network)
What is the name of the state wide resource you can access information for shelters, food distributions and free ride share programs related to Covid-19?
NJ211
Who is famously known for being a blind cook?
Christine Ha, winner of MasterChef
When is Disability Mentor Day?
October 20th-October 31st
Who created the Braille system?
Louis Braille
Who is the president for the National Federation for the Blind?
Mark Riccobono
Where is a place you can receive urgent care services in Newark?
City MD- Urgent Care
What is the abbreviation of National Disability Employment Awareness Month?
NDEAM
Who wrote the proclamation for National Disability Employment month in October?
Governor Phil Murphy
Which group of people does the EDGE program advocate for?
High school and college students who are visual impaired.
Which organization host Dancing with the Blind?
Eye Like Mine Inc
What is an organization that delivers medication to the blind?
Accessible Pharmacy
What does EDGE stand for?
Employment Development Guidance And Engagement (EDGE)