Sharon Levine, 58 of Boston, Newport, Rhode Island, and Sarasota, Florida, passed away on April 3 following a brief battle with ovarian cancer. Levine attended Suffolk University Law School, where she was managing editor of the Suffolk Law Review. After graduating in 1994, she had a career in corporate law, most recently serving as senior .
TRENTON Eight bills aimed at easing access to transportation for people with special needs such as autism advanced Monday in the Assembly.
With little dissension, the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee passed eight bills directing steps to be taken by NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation and Department of Human Services. The Senate companions for the bills haven’t yet been taken up.
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“These are really important initiatives to increase the freedom and the ability to travel for individuals with disabilities,” said Jacob Caplan, advocacy manager for Easterseals New Jersey.
“For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, accessible transportation is one of the most important components to a successful and integrated life in the community,” said Sharon Levine, director of governmental affairs and communications for The Arc of New Jersey.