The NJFFB Health & Wellness program is built from the ground up to meet the unique needs of adults with severe vision loss.  This popular program has grown into Bergen, Essex and Morris Counties.

Each week, participants enjoy Yoga, T’ai Chi Chih, Horticultural Therapy and Group Drumming, whole-health activities widely accepted by the medical community as healing arts. They bring joy, exhilaration, and relaxation while they improve balance and strength, and reduce the emotional pain of the loss of sight.

The 13-week summer semester begins the week of May 14, 2012. Programs are held in Denville (Morris), Montclair (Essex) and Ridgewood (Bergen). The final day to register is Friday, April 20 so transportation can be coordinated

Classes are adapted to meet the needs of individuals with additional disabilities or health conditions. Everyone participates at his or her own pace.  More than two-thirds of our participants come back to repeat the program and all have reported improved feelings of wellness.

For more information about the program, contact Linda Groszew, Student Services Coordinator, at 973-627-0055, Ext. 312, or email lgroszew@njffb.org.

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The spring issue focuses on our Nutrition class led by a team of volunteers who are vision-impaired, and the benefits of our Health and Wellness Program. Additionally, you will learn which organizations, corporations and foundations have been exceptionally generous to us since our last issue. Please take note of our new sponsor section and the helpful community programs they provide.

Our new video above provides a peek into our Health & Wellness Program at our Essex County site. Meet one of our students, Lorraine Cawley, whose life has been improved by her participation and learn why she has become inspired to help others. The program’s wellness activities are having a similar impact on 24 other individuals who are vision impaired in this brief “Here and Now” segment produced by WMBC-TV. 

Click here to learn more about our Health & Wellness Program.