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When Parents Separate or Divorce: Addressing Issues Concerning A Child with Autism Program Recap
Thank you to Lawrence and Joni Jones for sharing their expertise regarding children with Autism and the impact divorce or separation has onn both the child and the parents. Divorce or separation…
Be My Eyes and Seeing AI: How These Accessibility Apps Benefit the Visually Disabled
Living in a visually-driven world, we often forget those around us with limited sight or who are entirely blind. A few decades ago, people with visual disabilities had to rely on white…
Diabetes: Medication, Nutrition, and Activity Program Recap
Thank you to Laura Moran and Mindy Komosinsky from Capital Health for diving deeper into different aspects surrounding diabetes. Dibetes affects millions of Americans each year, whether it is Type 1, Type…
Beauty brands are improving accessibility for visually impaired customers
When Isaac Shapiro launched body-care brand Cleanlogic almost 20 years ago, he wanted to make the line accessible to visually impaired customers. While braille on packaging was nearly unheard of then, he…
Research Spotlight: NJ Genealogy Information Videos
Love Genealogy but don’t have time to sit with us for a live webinar class? The New Jersey State Library has created a six-part series of short Genealogy Information Videos for you…
Why Garden Off the Ground? Program Recap
Thank you to Patricia Donahue from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County for her presentation on gardening off the ground. For many of us, gardening in smaller, self-contained areas is more…
New Jersey Makers Day 2021
The New Jersey State Library is thrilled to virtually participate in this year’s New Jersey Makers Day. While we do miss having everyone come to the library and experience a variety of…
Stress Management 101 Program Recap
Thank you to Dr. Rajiv Vyas from Capital Health Behavioral Health Specialists for presenting on the topic of stress management. We all experience stress in our lives, yet with the current pandemic,…
Featured eBooks (March 12, 2021)
The New Jersey State Library is adhering to restrictions imposed by the Governor’s COVID-19 directives, so staff can only provide access to electronic items until further notice. In the meantime, please explore…
NEW PARTNERSHIP LETS THE BLIND EXPERIENCE PICTURES THROUGH TOUCH
A collaborative effort will provide access and inclusion to blind and disabled populations by delivering more than 45 million tactile images to museums, science centers, libraries, schools, and government agencies. There’s more…
COVID-19 Scams and Older Adults
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives and caused many of us to adapt to a new normal. Similarly, the pandemic has brought out new forms of scams and…
