Competitive integrated employment means real work, real pay, and shared workplaces for people with disabilities.
Explore strategies to help youth prepare for careers: transitionta.org/quick-guide-competitive-...
#WorkforceWednesday #DisabilitySupport
#MilestoneMonday: SPAN’s Parent Engagement Cards for families and caregivers:
- English: spanadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/...
- Spanish: spanadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/...
Fatherhood engagement strengthens academic achievement, #SEL, and school connectedness.
The #NJFEHUB designs opportunities that invite fathers to contribute their voices, talents, leadership, and lived experiences in meaningful ways.
https://njfehub.org/
Research from AFB highlights how AI can expand access but also create barriers if accessibility and disability inclusion are not built into the design from the start.
Learn more: www.afb.org/research-and-initiatives...
#WorkforceWednesday #YETI-RAISE @RAISECenter
A child hugging her military father.
April is the Month of the Military Child. Many communities mark Purple Up! Day on April 15, and MIC3's Purple Up! Day is April 22.
That gives us more than one chance to honor military-connected children and youth.
Learn more: https://mic3.net/motmc/
You may qualify for the Child Tax Credit for each qualifying child if you meet all #IRS eligibility factors and your annual income is not more than $200,000, or $400,000 if filing a joint return. Visit: https://ow.ly/sKPE50YGJuw
#TransitionTuesday: College can be a strong next step for students with intellectual disabilities. Explore resources that help families and youth find postsecondary options, build independence, and prepare for adult life: thinkcollege.net/resources/innovation-exc...
#MilestoneMonday: Little moments matter. Talking, playing, reading, and comforting your child help build strong relationships and support early learning and development.
Learn more: https://spanadvocacy.org/programs/early-childhood/
#ActEarly #EarlyChildhood
Practical Support for Struggling Learners Part 2: What to Do Next
Part 2 dives deeper into partnering with teachers, understanding school supports, and advocating confidently for your child.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/exvdd2ja
#YouthFocusedSaturday #NJFEHUB #StudentSuccess
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11 to 17. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Joy & Justice,” calls attention to respectful care, strong community support, and better maternal health outcomes.
Learn more: https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/
#MaternalHealth
Lunch and Learn: Family Math
This webinar explores strategies for creating a family-friendly learning environment that nurtures academic success, well-being, and engagement. For parents, educators, or community leaders.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/yuvatzvp
#FamilyEngagementFriday #Math
Resources like the learning guide from the U.S. DOL Office of Disability Employment Policy outline steps employers can take to create supportive, mental health friendly workplaces.
https://tinyurl.com/4pbj39nn
#WorkforceWednesday #YETI-RAISE @RAISECenter #Disability
A child with a hood up and their head down. It says, "Child Abuse Prevention Month" with a SPAN logo.
April is National #ChildAbusePrevention Month. Child maltreatment can take many forms, including physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Explore American SPCC resources on parenting, prevention, and child safety: https://americanspcc.org/resource-kits/
#MilestoneMonday: Every child develops in their own way. The CDC Milestone Tracker App helps families and caregivers track milestones, complete checklists, and find support early when questions come up.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-app/index.html
The 3-3-3 rule is an easy way for kids to manage anxiety, panic, or strong emotions by paying attention to what’s happening right now. You ask your child to name three things they see, three sounds they hear, and then move three parts of their body.
#FamilyEngagementFriday #Anxiety
Jason Benetti, a broadcaster with cerebral palsy, has been named the lead voice for NBC Sports Sunday Night Baseball. When barriers are removed, opportunity expands for everyone.
frontofficesports.com/jason-benetti-top-nbc-ml...
#WorkforceInclusion #MLB #WorkforceWednesday
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Let’s move beyond awareness to acceptance, inclusion, and action.
Every individual with autism has unique strengths, perspectives, and potential.
#AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #FamilyLeadership #SPAN
#TransitionTuesday: Medicaid benefits and services vary by state, and knowing what is available can help adults with disabilities make informed choices about health care and support.
Explore the guide here: www.specialneedsalliance.org/sna-state-by-state-guide...
Motivation That Lasts: Teaching Perseverance & Persistence
Equip students with the skills to sustain motivation and push through setbacks, building true perseverance, not just compliance.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4epyke9h
#FamilyEngagementFriday #NJFEHUB #StudentSuccess
Some parents are pushing back on screens in the early grades, according to a recent article in the Hechinger Report.
“Kindergartners are often on their own iPads during school, playing games and watching television shows and YouTube videos,” the article reads.
Hands holding a purple ribbon with the words, "Purple for Epilepsy" and a SPAN logo.
March 26 is #PurpleDay. This global movement raises awareness about epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects nearly 50 million people.
Wearing purple is a simple way to show support for people living with epilepsy and their families.
Learn more: https://www.purpleday.org/
NTACT:C highlights how PRE-ETS Workplace Readiness Training helps young adults with disabilities build employer-valued skills.
transitionta.org/topics/pre-ets/workplace...
#Workforce Wednesday #YETI-RAISE @RAISECenter
#TransitionTuesday: Becoming an adult means understanding your rights, decision-making options, benefits, and living choices. This handbook helps: www.specialneedsalliance.org/special-needs-101/what-y... #SelfAdvocacy #IndependentLiving
A girl with down syndrome making a heart with her hands.
March 21 is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. The 2026 theme, Together Against Loneliness, highlights the importance of meaningful connection, strong support systems, and community belonging for people with Down syndrome.
Learn more here: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/
YETI highlights on their YEN Project the importance of young adults building social capital through relationships, mentorship, and community connections.
Strong networks are a powerful transition asset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBXAgUo8Iu0
#WorkforceWednesday #YETI-RAISE @RAISECenter
#TransitionTuesday: Life care planning helps families map out supports, benefits, legal tools, and financial security for adulthood. A thoughtful plan builds confidence and long-term stability.
Learn more: www.specialneedsalliance.org/special-needs-101/life-c...
Participants will explore how math shows up in everyday supermarket practices such as couponing, unit pricing, reading nutrition labels, and balancing cost with nutritional value.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/ym75yahz
#YouthFocusedSaturday #NJFEHUB #StudentSuccess
This session introduces families to fun and effective ways to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills across ages. Discover how to ask powerful questions, model thinking strategies, and encourage creativity.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/3naunyce
#FamilyEngagementFriday #NJFEHUB
Competitive Integrated Employment means real work for real pay in inclusive settings and is a key outcome for youth with disabilities.
Learn more: transitionta.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/...
#WorkforceWednesday #YETI-RAISE @RAISECenter
Four women stand arm-in-arm, celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month. SPAN logo below.
Today is International #WomensDay and March is #WomensHistoryMonth. The 2026 theme, Give To Gain, calls on us to support women and girls through generosity, advocacy, and shared action. When we give, we gain.
Learn more: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
#IWD2026 #GiveToGain