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Caravan aiming to foster friendships for people with special needs travels around West Orange

A traveling caravan toured West Orange Sunday, organized by a nonprofit which aims to foster friendships for children and adults with special needs.

Friendship Circle says children with developmental disabilities have been hit particularly hard by social distancing measures and the disruption to their daily lives and routines.

Officials say they hope the parade will show support for people with special needs and their families and serve as a point of civic pride for the town.

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