Spectrum360 Monthly Newsletter - December 2023/ January 2024

January 2024

FilmAcademy360 turns 10!

With help from partners like Veritext Legal Solutions, Montclair Art Museum, Guggenheim Museum, ASAH Private Special Education and many more, FA360 has helped over 100 students in the art of filming, production, and editing diverse content that amplifies their voices and unique perspectives.

Congratulations to David Diianni & his team on this achievement and here's to many more years ahead! Watch the video below to see some highlights over the past 10 years!

David Diiani named Educator of Year

Spectrum360 proudly announces that David Diianni, Program Director at FilmAcademy360 and Teacher at Academy360, has been named Educator of the Year by the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF). This award recognizes educators for their outstanding contributions to education in the field of film and video production and their impact on the community. It underscores the importance of introducing generations to the cinematic arts and overcoming perceived disabilities. [Story]

Get Ready for the Walk for a Lifetime!

Put it on your calendar - The date for this year's walk is June 9th. Each year Spectrum360's walk brings together families, friends, staff, alumni, and community sponsors to show their support for the students and adults who attend Spectrum360.

Early Bird Registration: $10 (Before April 1st)

Registration: $20 (After April 1st)

Registered participants who raise $60 before May 15th will be guaranteed to receive a commemorative shirt. Register online at walk.spectrum360.org.

Livingston Township Honors Spectrum360

Former Mayor Michael Vieira and Town Manager Barry Lewis joined us to present a proclamation officially designating December 4, 2023 as "Spectrum360 Day" in honor of our 60 years of dedicated service. [Press]

Holiday Gallery

Snapshots from around Academy360 Lower and Upper schools. Holiday concerts, door contests, staff lunches and more. [Photo Gallery]

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM PLACEMENT AVAILABILITY

Looking for placement options for 18-21 year-old students? Look no further! Academy360 Upper School provides the support and services necessary to empower these students. Email admissions@spectrum360.org to learn more!

IN-PERSON TOURS

Come and see what we’re all about. Families, caregivers or school or support personnel who are interested in learning more about Academy360 or Independence360 can register to attend an in-person tour.

For a complete tour schedule, visit spectrum360.org/tours.

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.

Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) is offering serveral after school programs including Arts & Crafts and Sports.
Please see the flyer regarding a free robotics program for people with special needs and their families sponsored by the Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
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.

Spectrum360 serves children, adolescents, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum and with behavioral and related disabilities. Spectrum360 and its programs are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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