Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03)
MEDFORD, N.J. – Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and representatives with Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) visited Binkley’s 5 & 10, a local business participating in the school district’s Transition to Adulthood Program, and celebrated the impact of Community Project Funding the Congressman secured to support participating students’ success.
Congressman Andy Kim visits Binkley’s 5 & 10, a local business that employs students in LRHSD’s Transition to Adulthood Program.
“I am proud to have brought back federal dollars to support such an impactful initiative as Lenape schools’ Transition to Adulthood Program that goes above and beyond to look out for the well-being and growth of local students,” said Congressman Kim. “Today I was able to see the incredible coordination between our schools and local businesses taking part in the program to foster a positive learning and work environment. We need to continue working to expand opportunities like this that make sure people with disabilities can thrive in communities across New Jersey.”
“Since receiving this grant in September 2023, we eagerly partnered with local businesses that recognize the immense value individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace. Their skills and perspectives enhance our workforce, benefiting the entire community by fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We are deeply grateful to Congressman Kim for championing our Transition to Adulthood Program, to the local businesses that collaborate with us, and to the dedicated LRHSD staff who support our students every step of the way. Over the next four years, this grant will allow us to introduce students to a wide range of career pathways, showcasing the unique contributions they can make to various industries,” said Superintendent, Dr. Carol Birnbohm, Lenape Regional High School District.
For Fiscal Year 2023, Congressman Kim secured $593,663 to the Lenape Regional High School District to expand the school district’s Transition to Adulthood Program, an educational opportunity to teach special needs students between the ages 17-21, independent life skills and help set them up for success post-graduation. The funding request was to help hire additional staff, cover transportation costs for enrolled students, and purchase equipment. Other locations LRHSD is partnering with through this grant and who took part in today’s discussion are: Medford Bagel Shop and A Rose in December in Medford, and Evergreen Dairy Bar in Southampton.
Congressman Kim is committed to supporting access and inclusivity in New Jersey communities, including by supporting federal funding for special education and related services for school-age children with disabilities and to provide free resources and informational support for families of children with disabilities. He has also hosted webinars focused on support available to families of adults living with disabilities and to overview disability rights in New Jersey.
Congressman Kim is the Ranking Member on the Military Personnel Subcommittee, and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. More information about Congressman Kim’s accessibility, his work serving New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District, and information on newsletters and his monthly town halls can be found on his website by clicking here.
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