Archive for Awareness
Waiving Construction Permit Fees to Promote Accessibility
Construction permit fees are charged by townships based on the value of your proposed renovations. In 1996, the state of New Jersey established a law that enables townships to waive permit fees related to renovations for accessibility. Each town is required to adopt an ordinance to establish this. If not already established in your town, [...]
June is Home Safety Month
During June, the Home Safety Council (HSC) is working to educate and motivate families to take actions that will increase the safety of their homes. You can help spread the word by joining the Hands on Home Safety Campaign.
The Home Safety Council has created ready-made home safety resources that you can share with family members, [...]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
As seen on the National Stroke Association’s website:
About National Stroke Awareness Month
In 1987, National Stroke Association initiated and received a presidential proclamation to annually celebrate National Stroke Awareness Month in May. The goal of the annual campaign is to raise public awareness about the full continuum of stroke by managing stroke risk factors, better understanding [...]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2009
From the Brain Injury Association of America: Each March the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and the BIA chartered state affiliates throughout the United States partner together with other organizations, businesses, schools, survivors and their families and others to generate awareness and understanding of brain injury. This year’s focus is [...]