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OPMRDD ProgramsOPMRDD and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM) partnership programs: Train the Trainer educates staff of community groups throughout the state about lead poisoning and other prevention issues. It emphasizes effective communication skills. Developed and directed by Ms. Rose Mary Horner, the intent of this project is to develop a network of trainers who can provide effective prevention education in their community. The program provides materials and technical support to these "community educators." The Child Health and Injury Prevention Program (CHIPP) aims to educate staff of preschool programs, young children and their families about health and prevention issues. Teachers participate in an on-site educational program on specific issues, such as lead poisoning prevention, healthy nutrition, and childhood injuries. After the teacher education, Ms. Hilda Mitchell, OPMRDD Community Educator, returns in the CHIPP Mobile to educate the children about these issues.
Statewide Programs OPMRDD funds the following special, statewide projects. They focus on child safety, health issues and on the prevention of developmental disabilities. New Jersey Coalition for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities The Arc of New Jersey The New Jersey Coalition for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities works to mobilize individuals and agencies/organizations in a cooperative effort to educate and promote prevention of developmental disabilities among the public and private sectors. Child Health and Safety Awareness Network Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos, Coordinator Child Health and Safety Network is a year-round campaign that promotes community health & safety education and awareness for children throughout New Jersey. The Child Health and Safety Network program encourages projects and activities that give children an opportunity to become positively involved in their own health and well-being. NJ SAFE KIDS Campaign Carol Ann Giaradelli, Director The New Jersey SAFE KIDS Campaign promotes and implements strategies to prevent unintentional childhood injuries - the leading killer and crippler of children under age 15 - through community awwareness, education and public/private sector partnerships. The campaign addresses the five major risk areas:
"Sex, etc." - Family Life Newsletter By and For Adolescents Network for Family Life Education Three issues of "Sex, etc." are written annually by new Jersey high school students, then published and distributed to teens throughout the state and the country. This newsletter contains accurate, up-to-date information about healthy behaviors, sexuality, the effects of drugs and alcohol, violence and prenatal health. it is written in a format and language that appeals and speaks to teens. Teachers are encouraged to sue the newsletter for class discussion, essay and poster contests, and as a supplement to the Family Life curriculum. The program also sponsors a website for adolescents at http://www.sexetc.org Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Community Education Outreach Consultant Brian Illencik, Prevention Coordinator The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) community education outreach consultant serves as a resource to New Jersey agencies and organizations involved in prevention, education and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), FASD, and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) to assure that they have access to up-to-date and comprehensive information. "Heads Up for Safety" (HUFS) Vivian Bartkus, Project Supervisor "Heads Up for Safety" (HUFS) is a broad-based public education effort to increase public and professional awareness of preventable head injuries. "Heads Up for Safety" promotes bicycle, scooter, skateboard, and in-line skate safety in an effort to reduce the risk, severity and incidence of early childhood head injuries. |
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