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We are so proud of the 27 graduates from our Chatham and Ho-Ho-Kus schools who walked the aisle in cap-and-gown earlier this month!

They were celebrated in ceremonies with awards, speeches and accolades for their accomplishments, while proud parents and staff looked on. Many of our grads are moving right into our PRIDE Adult Program in July, either in Florham Park or Saddle Brook. A few are entering the workplace or another day programs.

No matter their next step, they all have a solid plan for the future. One of the benefits of an ECLC education is the strong support we provide to help our students transition from school to adulthood—or from the world of entitlement to opportunities and services.

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A limited number of spaces are open for new adults to enroll in the PRIDE Adult Enrichment program.

This part-time program is for adults with special needs, who are working or participating in another day program. It takes place on Mondays and Thursdays, from 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., at the PRIDE Center in Florham Park.

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In a longstanding tradition, this week local businesses and nonprofits were treated to breakfast served with a side of appreciation at our Chatham school for students with special needs.

We honored 25 area employers for opening their doors to students this school year to learn new job skills. The school gym was transformed into a cozy café, with flowers and special place settings for each employer. Students delivered short speeches thanking the employers and awarded them small plaques.

Honorees included downtown Chatham businesses: Arminio’s Pizza, Bloomers, Dance Innovations, Keller Williams, the Library of the Chathams, Sorriso Kitchen, Tons of Toys and Weichert Realty.

These partnerships are an important part of ECLC’s transition program to prepare students for life as adults after graduation.

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After a four-year hiatus, all are welcome to help raise funds for our Chatham school for students with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs.

The elegant evening event on Thursday, May 11, features a tricky tray auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and dinner at the lovely Birchwood Manor.

Details:

• Time: 5:30 p.m. – Check In
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Cocktails and peruse the tricky tray items
• 7 p.m. – Sitdown dinner and prizes announced!

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On March 22, ECLC celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of the new Bergen PRIDE Center in Saddle Brook to serve adults with special needs.

An overflow crowd of excited guests filled the center’s main room, including Saddle Brook Mayor Robert White; Bergen County Commissioners Mary Amoroso and Germaine Ortiz; township Planning Board Chairman James Maniscalco; ECLC Board members, staff, families and clients.

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