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TOMS RIVER –  Knowledgeable planning for possible accidents, natural disasters, and tragedies can mitigate their impacts for individuals of any age on the autism spectrum or with developmental challenges. The Ocean County Library’s 2023 Autism Resources Fair will feature a workshop, “Preparing for Emergencies,” at the Toms River Branch, 1:15 PM Saturday, April 15.

Jamie Arasz Prioli, MS, CRC, ATP, Assistant Director of Disability Services at Ocean County College, Toms River, will conduct the seminar to help individuals with autism and their families, friends, and caregivers cope with emergencies.

Participants will learn how to create plans to match individual needs, how to prepare a home, and how to connect with organizations that provide disaster and emergency support.

Jamie Prioli chairs the Ocean County Core Advisory Group (CAG) – Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities, and addresses disability-related topics locally and nationally, including disaster preparation and whole community planning.

Registration is not required to attend the Autism Resources Fair, but registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/autism is recommended to attend this free program.

The Autism Resources Fair is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation. For more information, visit the Autism Resources Fair website, stop into the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call (732) 349-6200.

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