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TOMS RIVER – Families, guardians, parents, and professionals who interact with children and adults with autism, developmental challenges, and special needs can discover effective safety steps during upcoming programs at the Ocean County Library.

Brick Township-based POAC will present its “Hidden Dangers” program at the following branches:

• Brick Branch – 6:30 PM Monday, March 20. 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513.
• Stafford Branch – 10 AM Monday, April 24. 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381.
• Little Egg Harbor Branch – 5 PM Tuesday, June 6. 290 Mathistown Road, (609) 294-1197.

The presentation will offer potentially-lifesaving information and recommendations related to a wide range of special needs and independence levels in the course of a lifetime. Topics include:

• Wandering – how to address it, and use of high-tech tracking devices
• Home and classroom modifications
• Emergency and disaster preparedness and fire safety practices
• Personal safety regarding sexuality, the Internet, and bullying
• Behavioral interventions such as social stories, visual cues, activity schedules
• School and transportation matters
• Ongoing support and assistance resources

“Hidden Dangers” is supported in full by funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library (NJSL) under Award Number LS-252474-OLS-22.

The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University (TESU), connects people with information and resources through its service to libraries, government, TESU students and staff, and New Jersey residents.

NJSL provides support for public, school, academic, and special libraries, including key areas of continuing need such as literacy, business outreach, workforce development, disaster preparedness and technology. For more information, visit www.njstatelib.org.

Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events to attend one of these free programs. For more details, call the participating branches or the Toms River Branch, (732) 349-6200.

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