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More than 80 youth and young adults participated in the “Empowering our Youth” Summer Program Union County, NJ – September 16, 2022 – Community Access Unlimited (CAU) once again partnered with Union County to help young people take the important first steps towards their...

According to the CDC, 1,415,625 adults in New Jersey have a disability—or one in five adults.1 Despite the fact that this subset represents 21% of the state’s population, the employment rate of working-age adults with disabilities caps off at 37.7%.2 This community of workers is an...

How to Spot Signs of Trauma in People with Disabilities Research shows that those who have disabilities experience trauma at significantly higher rates than the general population. Recognizing and addressing trauma in people with developmental disabilities is crucial in helping them achieve...

Attendees at the Ira Geller Walkathon on Saturday, Sept. 10. A Walkathon tradition was a show of unity and a day of fun on Saturday to support life-changing services for people with disabilities and youth at risk. Community Access Unlimited (CAU) celebrated the Ira Geller Walkathon in Warinanco...

How Trauma Affects People with Intellectual Disabilities vs. the General Public Trauma can strike anyone at any time. However, research shows that those with disabilities are much more likely to face adverse life events and traumatic experiences than the general population. Consider...