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April 2024

Wegmans Serves I360 With Respect

For adults on the spectrum, the best shopping experience is when they're treated just like everyone else. So, where better to shop than at a supermarket that treats everyone like they're special. [Story]

Film Academy Produces an Inspiring Event

In early April members of the community were invited to take part in a special hands-on interactive film production experience working side-by-side with young adults enrolled in FA360. [Story]

Spectrum360 on Tap

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Spectrum360 on Tap fundraiser at the Glenbrook Brewery in Morristown!

Get Ready to Walk!

The 2024 Walk for a Lifetime is happening on Sunday, June 9, bringing together families, friends, staff, alumni, and community sponsors to show their support of the students and adults who attend Spectrum360. For details and to register, visit walk.spectrum360.org.

Putting the Pieces Together


Introducing Ken Hegarty, an Academy360 paraprofessional whose personal experience on the spectrum lends him considerable insight into the hopes, dreams and emotions of the students he assists in the classroom. [Story]

Red Bulls Light it Up Blue

I360 adults had a great night out at Red Bull Arena on April 13th for Autism Acceptance Night. As part of the celebration, Independence360 carried the banner onto the home field before they and their guests settled in to enjoy watching the New York Red Bulls take on the Chicago Fire.[Photo Gallery]

PRESCHOOL PLACEMENT AVAILABILITY


Looking for placement options for Preschoolers aged 3-5 years old starting July 1st? Look no further! Academy360 Lower School provides the support and services necessary to support these students. Email admissions@spectrum360.org to learn more!

SALAD HOUSE & SPECTRUM360 AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH FUNDRAISER


TOMORROW ONLY - APRIL 30TH!


From 3 PM to closing, proceeds from your order at participating Salad House locations in Morristown, Westfield, Montclair, Toms River, Red Bank, and Livingston will be donated to Spectrum360.


Order online or in the app at: www.thesaladhouse.com

Below are a few resources and events that may be of interest. Please note Spectrum360 is not directly affiliated with the organizations below. Please reach out to the organization directly if you have any questions. 

  • The Shining Stars: The British Invasion Concert is a show full of hits by your favorite British artists, performed by a talented cast of performers with special needs whose energy and passion light up the stage! A couple of our Spectrum360 students will be performing. Buy tickets here.
  • Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) is offering serveral after school programs including Arts & Crafts, Bowling Program and Sports.
  • Youth Development Clinic provides Medicaid outpatient mental health services for children and families in Newark and on-site, community-based services in the surroundings areas of New Jersey. For more info, click here.
  • The mission of Achilles New Jersey is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement. While our programs focus on running, the truth is, running is simply the tool for accomplishing our main objective: to bring hope, inspiration, and the joys of achievement to all. Find out more here.
  • PlayDate provides a space where neurodivergent children feel comfortable and supported while having fun and making new friends. Children will learn essential skills to help engage in play. For details and classes, click here.
  • We’ve Got Friends, a local nonprofit organization providing free social enrichment opportunities for teenagers with special needs to form meaningful friendships through common interests. See details here.
  • Mom2Mom offer peer support counseling, a place to vent, reassurance, a sounding board, advocacy skill building, and access to expert advice and reliable resources to help improve the lives of moms. See more info here.
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