Planning for Adult Life activities, events, and materials are conducted and developed in partnership with The Arc of New Jersey with funding from the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

#DDAwareness Community Quilt from Salem County Special Services

In celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month , we encourage everyone to use social media to educate others and spark discussion about people with developmental disabilities! We invite you to download the template below and write in a message that explains why disability awareness matters to you, how people with disabilities can excel, an educational fact about I/DD -- anything that relates to DD Awareness Month! Snap a selfie and post to your social media platform of choice such as Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Be sure to tag @TheArcofNJ and include #DDAwarenessMonth and this year's theme, #OurTimeToShine. For ideas, click HERE

WEBINAR WEDNESDAY SERIES

The Division of Disability Services: An Important Connection to Resources and Supports The Division of Disability Services (DDS) provides a single point of entry for those seeking disability-related information in New Jersey.  DDS works to streamline access to services and information that promote and enhance independent living for individuals with all disabilities by facilitating coordination and cooperation among local, county, and state government agencies. Join us as their staff discuss the services that are provided and how you can get connected. Wednesday, March 18, at 6pm Click HERE to Register

Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson Counties, The Planning After High School Conference is Here! These events are held throughout the state and consist of parent workshops on topics including: support coordination, the continuum of community services, financial planning, eligibility requirements, and where to find help. The Planning Conference features a variety of exhibitors including: state and county government entities, community service providers, service coordinators, local health care support, recreation providers, and information & referral services. Families will have the chance to learn more about the resources in their communities and will also have the opportunity to speak with and interview potential service providers.  Check our event calendar HERE

Handwashing from the World Health Organization

Proper hand hygiene is the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of germs and to protect yourself and others from illnesses. Use this video as a teaching tool to help your student learn how. To view the video... Click Here  

Does Your Group Need A Speaker?

The Planning For Adult Life Program (PFAL) provides free presentations, hands-on workshops, and resources for school classrooms, parent groups, community or civic groups, and professional organizations. Our standard presentation is approximately 45 minutes long and includes a brief introduction to the PFAL program, presented by one of our staff. However, we are happy to accommodate special presentation requests with advance notice. In general, we prefer to receive requests at least two weeks prior to the actual presentation date. After submitting the form, you will receive an email to confirm your request. To learn more and request a presentation, click HERE

Missed Any of Our Webinars? Don't worry! We have recorded more than 45 videos on various topics and posted them so that you can view them on our Archived Webinar page. Just click HERE.

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