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"Fall seven times, stand up eight." - Japanese Proverb

Recent updates - January 2010



>>>>>>> Post-Polio Study Underway <<<<<<<

The Polio Network of New Jersey (www.njpolio.org) and S. Thomas Westerman, MD (http://westermanmd.com) are conducting a study on Post-Polio
  • Have you had trouble trying to make your doctor understand your post-polio issues?
  • When you inquire about his or her knowledge of PPS, do you get a blank stare?
  • Have you been told "It's all in your mind"?

If you would like to particpate (please consider this) or find out more information, please contact the Polio Network of New Jesey or Dr. Westerman. Please see full write up and contact information in our newsletter (see link to the right under Importan Downloads).





Open this document (follow link below) to view important information regarding a limited grant program to aid polio survivors residing in New Jersey, sponsored by the Polio Network of New Jersey.

The Alan and Peggy Ruprecht Memorial Fund

(PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader)

NJ MVC information - Did you know?

The fees for senior citizens 65 and older and handicapped citizens are $7 less than those stated in all PASSENGER vehicle categories if you own or lease the vehicle. This reduction does NOT apply to boat registrations.

For more information see http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/Fees.htm


The 2009 edition of the Resources directory compiled by the NJ Division 0f Disability Services is now available.  A web version, in PDF, is available at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/home/

Look for then click on this picture of the directory once you get to the site.
DDS Resource Directory

This site has many other resources.  Please explore.



View Township of Toms River PPS Proclamation
declaring "We're Still Here Week"
October 12 - 18, 2008

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PPS Proclamation

(PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader)


Upcoming 2010 OCPPSG General Meetings

  • Saturday, April 10 - 10AM
  • Saturday, June 12 - 10 or 11AM
  • Saturday, September 18 - 10AM
  • Saturday, November 13 - 10AM

Join us at Health South 14 Hospital Drive Toms River, NJ 08755


New addition to the site - The OCPPSG Photo Gallery

Click here to visit the new photo gallery managed by our resident photographer - our very own Addie Del Priore

Click on the link above (a new browser window will open, so turn off that popup blocker) and see the latest photos posted. This is our first try at this so look for improvements to the navigation. Until then, enjoy.


A Powerful mind

a moving article from the Roanoke Times.


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"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius

Ocean County Weather

Click for Toms River, New Jersey Forecast

Important Downloads

OCPPSG Winter 2010 Newsletter. (PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader)

OCPPSG Membership Form. (PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader)


If would like to learn more please email us at info@tomsrivernjpolio.org


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