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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Learn Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities at the Ocean County Library \nTOMS RIVER – It is vital for everyone to prepare for an emergency such as a natural disaster or an accident\, but seniors and individuals with disabilities need to take extra precautions to ensure their safety. \nThat’s why two branches of the Ocean County Library will host “Disaster Preparedness: For Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities.” \nThe program will take place on the following dates and locations: \nWednesday\, September 23 @ 6:30 p.m. – Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Avenue\, Lavallette\, 732-793-3996 \nMonday\, September 28 @ 6:30 p.m. – Manchester Branch – 21 Colonial Drive\, 732-657-7600 \n\nDuring this workshop\, you will learn: \nReputable sources for learning about impending weather events \nHow to inform police and first responders that seniors and/or people with disabilities live in the home before an emergency arises \nThe importance of packing an emergency supply kit and what items to place in it \nHow to plan for essentials such as medications\, transportation\, communication devices\, medical equipment\, calming toys and devices\, and service dogs and pets \n\nJamie Arasz Prioli\, Director of Access and Disability Services at Ocean County College\, will present the program. \nShe has worked in the disability field for over 30 years and identifies as a neurodivergent adult with a lifelong hidden disability\, which gives her a unique understanding of inclusion and accessibility. \nAs a certified Rehabilitation Counselor\, she uses both her knowledge and personal experience to help others address access barriers in education\, work\, and community environments. \nRegistration is required for these free programs. To register\, visit tinyurl.com/PreparednessOCL\, or call or stop by the branch of your choice. \ntinyurl.com/PreparednessOCL
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/disaster-preparedness-for-seniors-and-individuals-with-disabilities/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Ocean County Library Manchester Branch
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SUMMARY:Freedom to Create: The Artists Who Shaped America
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the diversity and creativity that shaped the American art story through an engaging lecture and hands-on art-making session during \n“Freedom to Create: The Artists Who Shaped America” at the Ocean County Library. \nExplore how each artist’s experiences and challenges informed their creative voice – from Georgia O’Keefe’s meditative connection to the natural world to Faith Ringgold’s storytelling quilts that wove art and activism together\, to Keith Haring’s bold visual language created in  service of social change. \nThrough an engaging lecture and hands-on art-making session\, participants will explore the power of self-expression and create original works inspired by the techniques and stories of these groundbreaking artists. Celebrate what it means to make art in the spirit of freedom. \nJenny Santa Maria will present the program. She is a Teaching Artist and Art Coach who specializes in creative empowerment workshops designed to awaken artistic confidence in people of all backgrounds and abilities. \nWith a Master’s Degree in Special Education and over a decade of experience in arts education\, Jenny brings a warm\, accessible approach to drawing\, folk arts\, and meditative practices. \nRegistration is required for this free program. \nTo register\, visit tinyurl.com/CreateOCL\, or call or stop by the branch of your choice. \ntinyurl.com/CreateOCL
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/freedom-to-create-the-artists-who-shaped-america/
LOCATION:Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch\, 112 Jersey City Ave\, Lavallette\, NJ\, 08735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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