Published October 2, 2026. A local opportunity to connect through conversation and the arts. Actor and disability advocate Ali Stroker will join a community conversation about mental health and well-being at The Vogel in Red Bank on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. New Jersey Stage’s September 30 announcement says community organizations and mental-health providers will be available from 6–7 p.m. and after the discussion. Topics include creativity, resilience and self-advo

New Jersey DDD is offering October 8 training on diet textures and mealtime safety—important topics for staff supporting people who may be at risk for choking or swallowing difficulties.

A free October 7 New Jersey DDD training focuses on developing positive interactions between support staff and people receiving services.

New Jersey DDD is offering an October 22 evening welcome webinar with topic breakouts for people with disabilities, families, and others learning how DDD services work.

Salem County’s 5th Annual Disability Awareness & Caregiver Resource Fall Festival is scheduled for October 7 in Woodstown.

The Annual Walk for Brain Injury Awareness is scheduled for October 10 in Bradley Beach, offering another New Jersey community event centered on connection and support.

New Jersey’s October 6 Disability Employment Awareness Job & Resource Fair in Toms River is a useful stop for job seekers with disabilities, families, and support coordinators.

Old Bridge Township Public Schools is hosting an October 7 resource fair, with New Jersey disability-resource specialists expected to attend.

The October 9 Disability Connections fair in Edison will bring disability resources and information together for people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals.

New Jersey DDD is offering an October 8 webinar for people with disabilities and families about supported employment and how families can help make work successful.

Union County’s October 11 Fall Festival & Resource Fair for All Abilities will bring together disability resources, community information, and family-friendly activities.

Families, people receiving services, providers, and support coordinators can attend New Jersey DDD’s October 22 public update webinar.

New Jersey DDD is offering an October 29 webinar on Project SEARCH, a transition-to-work internship program for students and adults with disabilities.

New Jersey DDD is offering an October 15 webinar on Pre-ETS to help students with disabilities explore careers, build skills, and prepare for employment and adult life.

New Jersey DDD is offering free October 20 training to explain required background checks for disability-service hiring and onboarding.

Families, caregivers, professionals, and support coordinators can connect with statewide disability resources at Autism New Jersey’s 2026 annual conference.

A practical New Jersey transition resource for students with disabilities, families, caregivers, and support coordinators preparing for adult services and employment.

New Jersey is offering a free October 22 webinar explaining NJ WorkAbility and how eligible people with disabilities can work while maintaining Medicaid coverage.

A practical guide to statewide New Jersey disability and caregiver resources for families, caregivers, and support coordinators looking for information, referrals, and support.

A practical roundup of October disability employment, transition, and community resource events for people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and support coordinators across New Jersey.