This January the Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce its First Annual Special Needs Providers Fair. This event is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, snow date Feb. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Church Street Recreation Center in the Moorestown Municipal Complex. This event is specifically geared toward assisting special needs individuals and their families and caregivers find services and opportunities locally. It is open to the public at no charge.
The Moorestown Special Needs Committee, under the direction of director Theresa Miller and the Department of Parks & Recreation, has created this Special Needs Providers Fair as a means of developing the social and professional network available to Special Needs Families in southern New Jersey. In its inaugural year, the fair will provide service information from health care and behavioral service to music therapy and sports activities. Many parents or caregivers for special needs individuals participate in the numerous programs the department offers annually. This Special Needs Providers Fair is designed to serve families in Moorestown and the surrounding communities and will give parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn about services provided for individuals with various disabilities.
To date, registered providers include representatives from special needs health care providers, legal services, physical therapists, behavioral counseling services and recreational activity providers. With nearly two-dozen providers already registered there are only a few spots remaining. From physical therapy and pediatric care to parent-sponsored groups and sports organizations, this providers fair promises to be a tremendous resource for local families seeking assistance for their loved ones with disabilities.
For parents and caregivers of special needs individuals or those with disabilities, this providers fair promises to offer assistance, resources, information, suggestions and networking opportunities with others. The Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to be able to offer local families assistance through information sharing and networking. Additionally, information about the departments’ many special needs programs and opportunities will be available.
Does your company or organization provide services or products that would benefit individuals with disabilities and their families? If so, then purchase a space at the Special Needs Providers’ Fair sponsored by Moorestown Department of Parks & Recreation! Registration can be found at www.moorestownrec.com. Each registered organization will be given a 6-by-2.5-foot table and one to two chairs. We encourage all participants to bring handouts, brochures, promotional items and/or giveaways.
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Parks & Rec Happenings: (calendar of upcoming events)
- Live Civilly Homework Help will return Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Interested in volunteering? Contact Kahra Buss at contact@livecivilly.org.
- Adult Mixed League Bowling started Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Spaces are still available.
- Summer Employment Applications for Summer Parks Program, Summer Theater, Counselors, CITs and camps are available at the Moorestown Department of Parks & Recreation, second floor Church Street Recreation Center. Applications must be picked up in person.
- Open Gym is Monday through Thursday 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. for grades four though 12; Friday 3 p.m. to 8: p.m.; and Saturday Third Floor Fun (games, activities, etc.) is 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Special Needs Providers Fair is Jan. 25. This event is open to the public. Providers wishing to register please visit www.moorestownrec.com.
- Balanced Athletics, Girls B Fit, Core Training and more is available.
- Group Piano Lessons are given in the Church Street Recreation Center Music Studio.
- Arts Programming: Winter Arts Adventures is Visual Arts and Ceramics.
- Yoga for teens and adults meet Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- Dance classes Intro to Jazz, Creative Ballet, Pre-School Ballet and more are available.
- EXIT 4 Boot Camp is Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Pick your day and pick your time!
- A daily bus from William Allen Middle School to Church Street Recreation Center is available with a 2:35 p.m. departure.
Missed a registration date? Like us on Facebook at Moorestown Parks & Recreation for up-to-date information about programs and events. Want to register for an upcoming program? Register at www.moorestownrec.com.
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Does your company or organization provide services or products that would benefit individuals with disabilities and their families? If so, then purchase a space at the Special Needs Providers’ Fair sponsored by Moorestown Department of Parks & Recreation. For information about any of these activities please contact Darlene Altschuler at salt27@comcast.net.
