Speaker Will Discuss his own “Rise from Isolation” at this Presentation which is Sponsored by the Greenwich Autism Alliance Foundation

Autism self-advocate, speaker, author and educator, Tim Rohrer, will present “Rise from Isolation,” at Warren Hills High School Auditorium, at 6:30 p.m. on April 18, 2024.  Admission is free and registration is available at arcwarren.org/register

The program is hosted by event sponsor Greenwich Autism Alliance Foundation, The Arc of Warren County, Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc., and Warren Hills High School.

Tim Rohrer is a young adult with autism who is also an author, speaker, self-advocate, and educator on disability inclusion.  He is the author of a teaching guide, “How to be a Good Influence to People with Disabilities,” and two children’s books “Timmy’s Story: A Story about Autism and Friendship” and “Timmy’s Story: A Sensory Friendly Birthday.”

He has spoken at schools, workshops, conferences, and the NJ Department of Education.  Tim has received a commendation from the NJ State Senate and Assemblymen and is also a managing partner of a non-profit, 5Help Foundation.

“I am so pleased to speak at Warren Hills High School,” says Tim Rohrer.  “My dream was to help people with a disability socialize like everyone else and being able to tell my story has enabled me to do that.”

For more information about Tim Rohrer, visit https://tips4inclusion.wixsite.com/disabilityinclusion

Though this opportunity is free and open to the public, attendees will have an option to donate to The Arc of Warren County and Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. when they register.

About the Greenwich Autism Alliance Foundation
The mission of the Greenwich Autism Alliance foundation is to promote local autism awareness & acceptance and grants to support teachers & families of children with autism. The Greenwich Autism Alliance grants 100% of net fundraising to schools, agencies, professionals and families who provide support & services for individuals with autism.  For more information about Greenwich Alliance Foundation, visit www.greenwichautismalliance.org or find them on Facebook under Greenwich Autism Alliance (GAA).

About The Arc of Warren County
The Arc is a national organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members since 1950.  The Arc of Warren County is one of 700 chapters of The Arc and serves more than 1,100 people annually for the past 70 years. Programs include residential group homes and supervised apartments, day services, community-based supports, advocacy services, recreation and summer camp, Special Olympics training, early intervention and a wide variety of additional social services.

About Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
Abilities of Northwest Jersey is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire people with disabilities to achieve their life goals by providing individualized supports.  Celebrating 50 years, Abilities works diligently to create an inclusive community where individuals with disabilities are given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential in life.  Visit our website at https://www.abilitiesnw.org or follow us on social media @abilitiesnw