Disability Observances
in October
Advocacy
Blindness Organization
Community
Services
National Disability Employment Awareness
100

What day is dedicated to Mobility Safety for the blind and visually impaired?

October 15th- White cane safety day

100

What is the name of the organization in New Jersey that assist with disability rights?

Disability Rights New Jersey 

100

What organization provides work readiness programs for high school students who are visually impaired and blind?

Family Resource Network EDGE program

100

Where is Newark Emergency Services for Families located? 

982 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102

100

What is the name for todays theme for National Disability Employment Awareness month?

 Proactively Recruit People With Disabilities


200

What are two major observances that represent people with disabilities in New Jersey?

Blindness Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month

200

What is the movement that protects people with disabilities?

Americans with Disabilities Act

200

How do you find information about VIVS Society? 

At the Eyes Like Mine Resource Fair 

200

What number do you dial to connect with NJ211?

211

200

What was the year of NDEAM became and observance?

1945

300

What year was blindness awareness month officially proclaimed in New Jersey?

2009

300

Who was the advocate that influenced the establishment of the New Jersey Commission for the blind and visual impaired?

Helen Keller 

300

What organizations can you connect with for deaf and blind services?

DBCANN (Deaf Blind Community Access Network)

300

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

300

Who is famously known for being a blind cook?

Christine Ha, winner of MasterChef

400

When is Disability Mentor Day?

October 20th-October 31st

400

Who created the Braille system?

Louis Braille

400

Who is the president for the National Federation for the Blind?

Mark Riccobono

400

Where is a place you can receive urgent care services in Newark?

City MD- Urgent Care

400

What is the abbreviation of National Disability Employment Awareness Month?

NDEAM

500

Who wrote the proclamation for National Disability Employment month in October?

Governor Phil Murphy

500

Which group of people does the EDGE program advocate for?

High school and college students who are visual impaired.

500

Which organization host Dancing with the Blind?

Eye Like Mine Inc

500

What is an organization that delivers medication to the blind?

Accessible Pharmacy


500

What does EDGE stand for?

Employment Development Guidance And Engagement (EDGE)