Hillsdale Access For All

03/28/2026

DCF's Community Support Primer is a list of helplines, services, supports, and programs, with specific instructions on the "Who, What, When, Where, and Why" of helping families connect to assistance. You can often call on someone's behalf or assist them in contacting the appropriate service.

03/25/2026

https://www.nycballet.com/educate/access-programs/sensory-friendly-performances

https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/accessibility-at-lincoln-center

https://www.nycballet.com/educate/access-programs

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03/25/2026

HILLSDALE ACCESS FOR ALL
6th Annual Art Show for People with Disabilities!

Submit original artwork

Online entry form deadline Friday, April 10th

Link to Registration Form
www.tinyurl.com/HillsdaleNJArtShow2026

Artwork drop-off Thursday, April 23th
4-6pm Hillsdale Library

Opening Reception
Thursday, May 7th 6:30pm
Exhibit runs the month of May
Hillsdale Library

03/17/2026

Many airports will soon be required to provide changing tables for adults with disabilities. Now federal officials are looking for input on how to go about implementing the new mandate.

03/17/2026

Hillsdale AFA ANIMAL APPRECIATION TIME!
Register on-line for our FREE event at the Zoo in Van Saun County Park.
Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Click on the link above to register!

Don’t wait, fill out your form now.
Space in the Zoo Education Center is limited.

Register up to 3 members of a family with a child with a disability.
Hillsdale residents will be given preference.

Event includes:
* Educational Program with live animals at 10:30AM
* Art activity, snack, special gift
* Tickets for the Train Ride
* Zoo Admission for the remainder of day

Contact us: Hillsdaleaccessforall@gmail.com
Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/HillsdaleNJAccessForAll/

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03/07/2026

After U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remade a key federal autism panel, some of the nation's most influential researchers and advocates are creating a competing one.

02/10/2026

02/05/2026

Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.

01/18/2026

https://nicenews.com/sports/hari-budha-magar-amputee-7-summits/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=How+to+join+the+Society+of+Happy+People+-+20406603

After climbing Mount Vinson, Hari Budha Magar became the first double above-knee amputee to complete the seven summits.

12/16/2025

Families say their schools do not proactively plan for students with disabilities to attend after-school clubs, dances and other nonacademic activities.

12/13/2025

If you have a child or adult with Special Needs who wants to learn how to play basketball or wants to improve their skills, please hurry and register as there are only a few spots left!!

The Navigators (children ages 5-18) and Voyagers (adults 18+) Winter Basketball programs are non-competitive and a fun way to interact with others. Attached is the program flyer with all the dates, times, and details. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may benefit from participating.

We are always looking for Mentors to volunteer to work with the participants. You must be at least 16 years old and register on Community Pass for each season you help out. We will provide a letter if you need volunteer hours for school.

If you have any program-related questions, contact: PascackValleyNavigators@gmail.com.

For registration assistance, reach out to: Jcohn@hillsdalenj.org.

Thank you!

Hillsdale Recreation