At New Jersey center for students with disabilities, many get one-on-one aides in emergency drills. By Leslie Brody Originally published: Oct. 21, 2018 9:00 a.m. ET As schools beef up security in an age of fear of campus shootings, a New Jersey center for the extremely disabled goes to extra lengths to practice for the unthinkable. […]
The Phoenix Center Featured in ROI-NJ
Check out the article, “The Phoenix Center: Helping students with disabilities reach their full potential” featured in ROI-NJ. http://www.roi-nj.com/2018/10/30/lifestyle/the-phoenix-center-helping-students-with-disabilities-reach-their-full-potential/
TPC Featured on Lite FM Podcast
Listen to the podcast “Profile of the Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ” on 106.7 Lite FM’s weekly talk show with host Nina del Rio. The Phoenix Center was featured on the show for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Our own Julie Mower talked about teaching life skills and the employment program. Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/profile-of-the-phoenix-center-in-nutley-nj/id1260609326?i=1000421782359&mt=2
Raising a Child with Special Needs: Five Books to Learn From
There are countless books to consult when it comes to raising children. But — as parents of The Phoenix Center students know — raising children with unique needs can be a less-written about topic. Nothing prepares you for parenting like on-the-ground, real-life experience, but even so some informative literature can strengthen the mind and embolden […]
Help Phoenix Center Students Get To Work: Support our 50/50 Raffle!
Purchase a 50/50 for $50 Or buy 3 tickets for $100 All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new van for our supported employment program. Help support our vision to Prepare Students for Life Beyond the Classroom. Drawing will be on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 11:15 a.m. EST. Winner need not be […]