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Governmental Affairs Update

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Do you or a loved one benefit from Medicaid, SSI, Medicare or the ACA (Obamacare)? 
      These "lifeline" programs are critical to supporting millions of Americans with disabilities to access healthcare, support services and community living.

Lifeline programs are under attack!
      Every voice must be heard to educate the public and elected officials about the importance of preserving these vital programs.

We need your help to "Protect the Lifeline"!

EdgeUcation

Getting Ready for Preschool: What Parents of Toddlers with Disabilities Need to Know (By: www.asah.org)
The preschool years are very important. Research continues to show that effective, appropriate special education and related services provided by skilled professionals can make a lifetime of difference. This guide will help families understand their child's rights and help navigate the preschool system This guide is intended to help parents understand and access the services they need to make a difference in their child's life.


Go Bags

The Go Bag was created to help you be the best ADVOCATE you can be for your loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability. A Go Bag is a simple collection of necessary resources about a specific topic. The topics will vary but the message is the same. Be Prepared!

Mission to Transition

Top 5 Support Coordination Resources
  1. Supports Program Policies & Procedures Manual -. This manual contains all current policies and procedures related to the Supports Program including support coordination, eligibility, service delivery and standards, and quality assurance. 
Navigating the System

Let's Talk 10 in 10: What YOUR County Chapter of The Arc can do for you


In the podcast series entitled Let's Talk 10 in 10 each conversation highlights a different chapter on The Arc. The conversation includes information about different services and supports provided to children and adults. These podcasts are archived of our website for easy reference.


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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 regardless of the individual's age. 

Join the Coalition for a Direct Support Professional Living Wage Today!

Community services and living in the community cannot be successful without the important work of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). They provide critical services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and we can't take their hard work for granted.

Road to Employment

D ivision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) Case Services Policy 
Manual
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This Case Services Manual is an important guide for individuals and their families interested in receiving services from  DVRS. It outlines policies and procedures followed by DVRS. 
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