Blindness is a spectrum

Aug 14, 2023 | News

Blindness isn’t a tragic binary — it’s a rich spectrum

When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how his gradual loss of vision revealed a paradoxical truth about blindness — and shows why it might have implications for how all of us see the world.

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Homeownership Fair

Jun 6, 2023 | Events

25th ANNUAL BERGEN COUNTY
HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR

There’s No Place like Home!
Trying to buy a New Home and struggling?
Talk to experts!

Saturday, June 17, 2023 10am – 2pm | Free Admission

Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, N.J.

GET ALL THE INFORMATION
YOU NEED TO BUY A NEW HOME!

Over 40 Mortgage Companies, Banks, Realtors, Home Inspectors, and More

Workshops on All the Basics of Buying a New Home Including Credit Counseling

American Dream First Time Homebuyer Program, N.J. Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

PARTICIPATING BANKS AND COUNSELING AGENCIES

BCB Bank
Blue Foundry Bank
Bogota Savings Bank
Columbia Bank
Lakeland Bank
kearnybank
NVE BANK You belong here.
TD Bank America’s Most Convenient Bank”
SPENCER SAVINGS BANK
Fair Housing Council
Greater Bergen Community Action

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2023 Elder Abuse Walk

May 26, 2023 | Events, Past

Bergen County Executive
James J. Tedesco III
and the
board of County Commissioners
Cordially invite you to the

Bergen County Elder Abuse
Awareness Walk

Strengthening our Community through Awareness and Education for the Dignity and Safety of Older Adults in Bergen County

Awareness Walk | Information Tables | Speakers | Music
Event T- Shirts | Refreshments
To RSVP call 201-336-7416 or email seniors@co.bergen.nj.us

Saturday, June 3, 2023
(Rain date Sunday, June 11, 2023)
9:00am-12pm

Welcome 9AM, Walk Kickoff 9:30AM

Overpeck County Park Amphitheater
Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

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Your Wellness Matters

May 16, 2023 | Events

North Jersey
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE BUILDING SKILLS FOR PRODUCTIVE LIVES

The Dimensions of Wellness Program aims to help individuals with disabilities to be active in their community post COVID-19.

A collaboration between North Jersey Friendship House and Heightened Independence & Progress

Dimensions of Wellness Program

When? Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where? 125 Atlantic Street in Hackensack as well as in the community
12 week cycle
** Transportation will be provided if needed, within a 5 mile radius

Program Components

Focus on wellness as a whole Meal planning Group therapy Community outings Cooking and group dinners

In person Wellness Program at no cost to the participant

Your Wellness Matters

Social
Physical
Occupational
Intellectual
Emotional

Eligibility Criteria:

25 years+
Bergen County Resident
Diagnosed with a Disability
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Now recruiting for a May 22nd start date!

For Information and Referral:
Karen Reyes Program Coordinator
(201) 488-2121 Ext. 328
kreyes@njfriendshiphouse.org

Completely funded through the Bergen County Division of Mental Health and Addictions

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hipcil Accessible Door Opener Push Button

May 15, 2023 | News

New
Accessible Door Opener Push Button
hipcil Hackensack Office

We have modified the front door in our Hackensack location so we can have access for everyone.

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Homeownership Fair

25th ANNUAL BERGEN COUNTY
HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR

There’s No Place like Home!
Trying to buy a New Home and struggling?
Talk to experts!

GET ALL THE INFORMATION
YOU NEED TO BUY A NEW HOME!

PARTICIPATING BANKS AND COUNSELING AGENCIES

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2023 Elder Abuse Walk

Bergen County Elder Abuse
Awareness Walk

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Your Wellness Matters

Your Wellness Matters

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HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR

There’s No Place like Home!
Trying to buy a New Home and struggling?
Talk to experts!

GET ALL THE INFORMATION
YOU NEED TO BUY A NEW HOME!

Bergen County Elder Abuse
Awareness Walk

New
Accessible Door Opener Push Button
hipcil Hackensack Office