[NFBNJ] Fwd: DDS Communications August 20, 2024

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From: DDS Communications <DDS.Communications at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Subject: DDS Communications August 20, 2024
To: <NJDDS at listserv.dhs.nj.gov>

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Four individuals intersecting, equally sized and spaced, representing
individuality and equality, but with the overlapping of hands
representative of community and support. Color scheme represents adult and
child disability awareness.]

*DDS Communications*

*August 20, 2024*
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*[image: NJ Transit The Way to go]*

*Governor Murphy Announces Fare Holiday on NJ Transit*

On August 15th, 2024, Governor Murphy announced a transit fare holiday for
all customers from *August 26 through September 2, 2024*. During this
period, fares will be waived for all modes of transportation, offering free
rides across the NJ TRANSIT network as a "Thank You" to the hundreds of
thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit. The fare holiday
is a way to express the sincere appreciation for customers’ continued
loyalty and patronage, particularly during the last few months when transit
service has not consistently met their expectations—or those of NJ TRANSIT.

For the full press release click here
<https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562024/approved/20240815a.shtml>.

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*[image: BIANJ Mentors]*

*BIANJ Peer Mentor Program*

BIANJ Peer Mentors provide an alternative, and much needed, form of support
during the recovery process and transition back to the community. Volunteer
Peer Mentors (survivors and caregivers with personal brain injury
experience) are paired with survivors and caregivers who are newer to their
injury. They will lend their time and experiences to guide other families
and individuals through the path they once walked and continue to walk.
Peer Mentors instill hope, inspire resilience, and serve as beacons of
light in what can often be a daunting and isolating path to recovery.

If you are interested in volunteering as a BIANJ Peer Mentor OR in being
matched with a Peer Mentor, please fill out the form below.

For the BIANJ Peer Mentor Interest Form click here
<https://fs6.formsite.com/BIANJ2/uk9mbb8dl9/index>.

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[image: Helping Veterans Operation K9 Beethoven One Paw at a Time
Silhouette of a dog.]

*Operation K9 Beethoven:*

*Helping Veterans One Paw at a Time*

Currently serving New Jersey and surrounding areas, Operation K9 Beethoven
is helping veterans with PTSD and other mental health issues free of
charge. The organization is offering a *Pet Therapy Dog Program*, for
visiting VA homes, hospitals, schools, and many other places to spread
happiness and love. Also offered is the *Free Psychiatric Therapy Dog
Program*, for veterans living with PTSD and in need of a psychiatric
service dog. They can apply for one or contact the organization directly
for information. All dogs are rescued, trained, and up-to-date on shots.

*Note*: You will not be eligible to receive a Psychiatric Service Dog if
you own one or more pets (dogs, cats, etc.) of any breed.  You must have a
permanent address/housing. This policy was created to continue helping and
protecting our Veterans and rescue dogs.

For full details on Operation K9 Beethoven click here
<https://operationk9beethoven.com/home>.

To schedule a therapy dog visit fill out this form here
<https://operationk9beethoven.com/therapy-dog-program>.

Online application for a psychiatric service dog click here
<https://operationk9beethoven.com/psd-application-1>.

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*FREE Upcoming Webinars*

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of a table with some grapes, strawberries, an avocado and other fruits.]

[image: Title: Muscle-Building Exercises -Several people working out. Join
Ricardo Kairios as he discusses Muscle-Building Exercises on Wednesday
August 21th at 12:30pm. https://go.rutgers.edu/ci4ci1ym FCHS, Family and
Community Health Sciences. Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS. Rutgers, New
Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.]

Ø  *Wednesday, August 21th – Muscle-Building Exercises*

Did you know that adults are recommended to engage in muscle-building
exercises at least twice a week? In this session Ricardo will explain the
benefits of engaging in muscle-building activities, provide examples of
simple activities you can do at home that incorporate various muscle
groups, and share tips for adding these activities to your weekly
routine. Presenter: *Ricardo Kairios, MS         *

All sessions of Wellness Wednesdays begin at *12:30 pm*, are FREE, and will
last approximately 45 minutes with time for Q&A.  To join, you will need to
register and have either a computer, tablet, or smartphone with speakers.

*              Registe**r **here*
<https://rutgers.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_flzshLncTm2OrrRX8BpfRQ#/registration>
*.*

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Inclusion. Silhouettes of men and women with different types of physical
disabilities.]

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