>SALUTE A CHAMPION: RHS PRINCIPAL RECEIVES AWARD
Hackensack, New Jersey – Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan and the Departmentof Human Services, Division on Disability Services announced that the 13th Annual “Salute toChampions” will take place October 28th 2011, from 10 – Noon in the Freeholders PublicMeeting Room. “This event recognizes unique accomplishments of individuals with disabilities and those persons in the community who perform selfless acts of assistance and advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities” said Donovan.
“We are extremely fortunate to have so many individuals from this area who demonstrate acommitment to the importance of inclusion and changing attitudes,” said Jim Thebery, M.A.,CSW, Division Director. “We are extremely proud of all of our champions. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the 2011 award recipients who make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many individuals” he said.
The 2011 award recipients include Ridgewood High School Principal, John Lorenz, who helpeddevelop the “S.A.I.L.” Program (Strategic Actions and Innovations Program) designed toprovide students with special needs the ability to become independent learners. “The S.A.I.L program is a godsend,” said Ridgewood Councilman Paul Aronsohn. “By keepingour special needs students in-district, the program is a win for them, a win for the other students and a win for our entire community.”
“Jack’s vision and passion have made it all possible,” explained Aronsohn.The Division on Disability Services provides such services as Meals-on-Wheels, PersonalAssistance Services, Respite Care, Information and Referral, Caregiver Education, Post Strokeand Disabled Adult Support Groups.
