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Summer in New Jersey

Summertime has arrived! With the clouds gone and the sun out, it's a great time to head outside and enjoy the weather. Whether it's heading down to the beach or visiting your favorite parks. Also, New Jersey is offering the State Parks Vax Pass, perfect for all the nature lovers out there.

First off, I'd like to briefly mention a quick, 10-minute survey about 'Living Safely with Disabilities.' This survey is geared towards addressing the needs of people with disabilities in an emergency. The survey is anonymous, so fill it out if you identify as:

• A person with a disability or special health need 

• A parent or caregiver

• An educator or trainer

• An emergency responder

Filling this out will go a long way towards improving people's lives, so if you're interested, follow the survey link below, under the Resources tab.

If you love the beach but want to avoid beach pass fees, there's a list of free beaches all over NJ. If you would rather stay home but are also looking to have fun, the website Mommy Poppins is a hub for fun games, activities, and virtual activities that are sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. This is a travel guide on things to do in New Jersey. The link for Mommy Poppins and the beach list will be found below, under the Resources tab.

Check out the State Parks Vax Pass (Valid until 12/31/2021). The pass is for NJ residents with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for free access to all of the states' 51 state parks. The link can be found below, under the Resources tab. 

How are you kicking off summer? Any plans you would like to share? Let us know in the comments below! Invite a friend and meet us virtually on the SPAN youth chat, Wednesdays from 3:00-3:30 PM. 

Author,

Jeremy Hayer

Resources:

  1. The SPAN Youth Chat: The SPAN Youth Chat

  2. Free Beaches in New Jersey: https://www.visitnj.org/article/free-beaches-new-jersey

  3. Living Safely with Disabilities and Special Health Needs grant survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LivingSafelyWithDisabilities

  4. Vax and Visit: The New Jersey State Parks Vax Pass: https://www.nj.gov/dep/vaxandvisit/

  5. Mommy Poppins: https://mommypoppins.com/

  6. Subscribe to SPAN’s YouTube channel: SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

  7. Link to SPAN’s website:  www.spanadvocacy.org 

  8. Link to SPAN’s Youth In the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

  9. We’re here for you!  Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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