Governor Christie signed a number of bills in February that will impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each bill touched on a different area of importance to The Arc of New Jersey, including: special education, prevention and transportation. The legislation signed into law is as follows: 

U.S. Department of Education Publishes New Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities

By: www.friendshipcircle.org

The Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota in collaboration with The Arc, is seeking caregivers to share their perceptions on a range of life-span issues impacting individuals with intellectual  an  developmental 

disabilities (I/DD). We are inviting people 18 years or older who provide frequent primary paid and unpaid support to a person with an I/DD to participate. 

Take the survey and share it widely in your networks! (http://www.thearc.org/finds) The deadline is March 30.

 

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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. 

The Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership (ASTEP) 

The Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership (ASTEP) promotes the inclusion of individuals with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles in competitive employment through:

• Awareness and training campaigns aimed at Fortune 1000 companies;
• Establishing relationships between high quality support programs for adults with Asperger's throughout the US and national employers;
• And, developing Corporate Partners to implement integrated employment programs for adults with Asperger Syndrome.

Find out more here.