Little Falls News Items (4/30/26)

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Apr 30, 2026, 6:48:27 AM (yesterday) Apr 30
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Blog: 117 Main Street Project Update (see 3 comments)


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Steamy summer ahead? Here’s the early N.J. forecast from AccuWeather.

Calendar of Events - Event List


Little Falls Introduces Downtown Redevelopment Ordinance Setting Housing Density Limits

NJ PBS WILL CLOSE STUDIO ON MAY 4 FINAL TWO MONTHS OF LOCAL NEWS WILL BE REMOTE

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Montclair's 2026 Walnut Street Fair is scheduled for May 3. It is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Walnut Street. There will be more than 250 vendors and food trucks, live music, and activities. Free admission.
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"College Tuition Sponsorship" webinar planned with Disability Rights NJ on May 4. It begins at 2 p.m. and will discuss ways people with disabilities can receive funding from NJ Vocational Rehabilitation agencies. Registration is required. Free admission.Add to 📅.png.
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Federal Advisory Panel Recommends Changing Definition Of 'Profound Autism' 


I’ve Been Disabled My Whole Life and I Still Have to Unlearn It

https://thesteveway.substack.com/p/ive-been-disabled-my-whole-life-and?utm_campaign=post&triedRedirect=true&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e223_tv0&ref=disability-thinking-weekday.ghost.io


The Cost of “I Do” in the Disability Community

https://www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-stories/stories/the-cost-of-i-do-in-the-disability-community/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=DisabilityDemandsJustice&utm_content=DisabilityPatriceGarry


National Museum of Disability History and Culture Initiative Survey

How the Port Authority is helping deaf people navigate its labyrinthine terminals


Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services People with disabilities deserve the chance to live, learn, and participate fully in their communities, no matter how much support they need. Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) make that possible. - https://act.thearc.org/campaign/160808/?utm_term=2026-0429&utm_campaign=advocacy&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=416122840&utm_content=email-2026-0429&utm_source=hub


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LISTEN: Meeting Ms. Wheelchair America: On this episode of Accessing Life, Chester and BJ introduce us to Ms. Wheelchair America 2025 Latavia Sturdivant. Latavia talks about her journey to becoming Ms. Wheelchair America and how she's using it to advocate for herself and the rights of others. She also talks about her work as a speech pathologist. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHhBqAcJJrY


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Explore solutions at Abilities Expo. - https://www.abilities.com/new-york


May 1-3, 2026 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ 


(Here’s a link for travel directions - https://www.bing.com/maps/directions?ty=0&v=2&sV=1&style=r&rtp=%7Epos.40.50014877319336_-74.34699249267578__New%2520Jersey%2520Convention%2520and%2520Exposition%2520Center_&mode=d&cp=40.500149%7E-74.346992&lvl=16)


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The Montclair State Senior Citizen Program


This program is designed for NJ residents who are 65 years or older

If you are interested in taking courses for personal enrichment, you may apply to the University and participate in the Senior Citizen Program. As a student in this program, you may take a maximum of two courses in fall and/or spring terms through the tuition waiver program. Your tuition will be waived however, you will still be responsible for fees. Coursescannot be taken for credit, they are audit only.


If you are looking to pursue a degree, you will need to apply to the University through the normal admissions process and will be responsible for full tuition and fees.

Please use the course catalog to gain a better understanding of the types of courses being offered at the University.  Unfortunately, you will not have access to the specific course offerings until you have been admitted to the University.  Classes take place both in person and online. Here is a link that provides a description of the different course modalities offered at the University.  


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