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Governmental Affairs Update
By: Sharon Levine, Director of  Governmental Affairs and Communication

Representatives from The Arc of New Jersey, local County Chapters, families and self-advocates attended the annual Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, DC last month and pushed back against potential threats to Medicaid while meeting with 10 members of New Jersey's Congressional delegation or their staff. These meetings were an opportunity

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"Stay Put" Rights: What They Are and How They Work

If your child is receiving  special education   and  related services , you have important legal rights. One of these rights is the "stay put" provision of the  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  (IDEA). 


Additional Resources:
Mission to Transition

The Arc of New Jersey's Top 3 Resources to Help You Complete the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Eligibility Package
  1. The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute's Fact Sheets. We have many fact sheets on our website to help you apply for and understand the application process. Click HERE to download our fact sheets.
  2. The Arc of New Jersey's Planning for Adult Life Webinar: "Completing the Application for DDD Services."
  3. The Arc of New Jersey's Mainstreaming Medical Care Program. One of the many things this program can help with is navigating Medicaid eligibility and medicaid appeals. **Please Note**: As of 2013, Medicaid eligibility is a requirement for DDD services.
28th Annual Conference on Medical Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities


 

This conference is for anyone concerned about ensuring the consistent provision of quality health care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Target audience includes health and mental health professionals; administrative and direct care staff at I/DD service agencies; family members; social workers; HMO representatives; and employees of the New Jersey Departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Health.

 

Click HERE for more information. 
Navigating the System

New Fact Sheet and Go Bag
 
 Respite services provide planned or emergency care for any person with an intellectual and developmental disabilities as a temporary relief for their unpaid caregiver. The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute developed a  fact sheet  and matching  Go Bag  to help families navigate respite services.
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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. 

Back by popular demand!
Sprout Film Festival returns to New Jersey on April 29th!

The Arc of New Jersey's 2nd Annual Sprout Film Festival Trailer
The Arc of New Jersey's 2nd Annual Sprout Film Festival Trailer
Road to Employment

What are Supportive Employment Services?
Supported employment is based on the principle that individuals with disabilities with the right supports and services, can be employed by community businesses. With supportive employment  services in place, individuals  can earn comparable wages, work side-by-side with co-workers with or without disabilities, and experience all of the same benefits as other employees of the company. 

Resources:
  1. An Overview of Supported Employment
  2. What Parents Need to Know About Supported Employment 
  3. New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Go Bag
  4. Principles of Employment for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
  5. New Jersey APSE
  6. Supported Employment Quality Indicators
  7. Everyone Can Be Employed...Your Child Is Not "Too Disabled" To Pursue Employment
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