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Governmental Affairs Update
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By: Sharon Levine, Director of Governmental Affairs and Communication
In July, The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc of Ocean County welcomed Congressman MacArthur to a program in Toms River to introduce him to individuals served by the Chapter and to show the important role Medicaid plays in the lives of those with I/DD. Staff from The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc Ocean gave the Congressman a tour of the program and spoke about the ways services in the community impact people's lives. Congressman MacArthur took the time
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EdgeUcation
10 Things To Do BEFORE School Starts
A successful school year begins in July. An unsuccessful one begins the first day of classes.
Set your child up for success by reviewing his IEP or 504 Plan, developing organization systems with him, communicating with teachers, and more during the summer months.
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Mission to Transition
What are school-based transition services?
Transition services
are activities that prepare students with disabilities to move from school to post-school life. The activities must be based on the student's needs, preferences, and interests, and shall include needed activities in the following areas,
including:
- Instruction
- Related Services
- Community Experiences
- Employment (Post-Secondary Education)
- Daily Living Skills
- Functional Vocational Evaluation
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#FiveFastFactsFriday
Five Fast Facts for Friday is our new social media campaign. Every Friday we post five facts about a topic, organization or program that help children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To follow the campaign live, like or follow us today.
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Navigating the System
Early Intervention (EI)
is a system of services that
helps infants and toddlers (birth - 3 years old) with developmental delays or disabilities. EI
focuses on helping infants and toddlers learn basic and brand-new skills that typically develop during the first three years of life, such as:
- Physical (reaching, rolling, crawling and walking)
- Cognitive (thinking, learning, solving problems)
- Communication (talking, listening, understanding)
- Social/emotional (playing, feeling secure and happy)
- Self-help (eating, dressing)
Click to download our new fact sheet and resource page on Early Intervention.
 
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Do You Need More Help Navigating the System?
Are you a caregiver, individual or professional in need of help navigating the system? The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute can assist you.
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Looking for a speaker to attend your next meeting, professional day or parent group?
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides
FREE presentations for families and professional staff looking to learn more about developmental disabilities and available supports and services. All of our presentations are customizable to fit your group's needs.
Visit our "Request a Speaker" page for more information and for a list of topics.
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Obtaining a job interview is not always easy and often requires a good deal of work. Preparing for an interview can require a good deal of work, as well, as this is your opportunity to portray to a potential employer that you have the skills and experience necessary to succeed in the available position. In general terms, your objective is to have an interviewer answer "yes" to the following questions after your interview.
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