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The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides caregivers with the necessary resources and education to access the appropriate supports and services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
FREE IEP Reviews with Hinkle, Prior & Fischer, Attorneys at Law

Are You Looking For Professional Guidance With Your Child's IEP? 
Navigating through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process can seem overwhelming, but that's where The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute can help. We are offering FREE virtual IEP reviews for families who have questions or concerns about their child's plan. Families will have an opportunity to speak with an attorney from Hinkle, Prior & Fischer to review their child's IEP, ask questions, and discuss any concerns they may have about their school district. 

Space is limited, and registration is REQUIRED to attend. This is an online event. After you register, you will receive the link to join. Families will receive a free 30-minute IEP review. Contact Kristina Tosti at (609) 896-4200 to reserve your time slot.
Virtually Awesome
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Newsela
Monday, April 19th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is a set of internationally recognized standards that aim to establish equal access to internet services and related material for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. WCAG has become an invaluable tool for web developers, mobile site designers, and education professionals. Presented by Newsela, this webinar will give an overview of WCAG and how it can be used to benefit students with and without disabilities. Newsela is an organization dedicated to bringing quality, accessible content to students of all ages. They provide differentiated learning materials at 5 different reading levels for ELA, Social Studies, Science, and other subjects. Join us to learn more about WCAG and the resources available from Newsela.

CLICK HERE for all of our 2021 special education webinars.
Free Virtual College Tours
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute invites you and your student to go on a virtual tour of the different college programs offered throughout the state for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These events take place online. After you have registered, you will receive a link to join a few days before the event.

Upcoming Dates:
April 7th - The Garden State Pathways Program at Camden County CC

April 8th - The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley CC
In The News
Last of NJ’s All-Remote Schools Ease Back Into Classrooms
"Paterson schools announced last week that they will reopen schools on May 3, with teachers coming back first and students to follow. The plan for now is a 'hybrid' model, as is being followed by most districts, with students coming in select days of a week and staying at home for online instruction the others." Read the full article here.
NJ Could Allow Extra Year of Special Education, Due to Pandemic
"Sharon Levine, Director of Governmental Affairs and Communication for The Arc of New Jersey, said 'many aspects of virtual learning simply don’t translate' for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities such as sensory issues and cognitive challenges who need hands-on help in a classroom. 'Families tell us that their children are regressing on previous progress, and they are missing out on services outlined in their IEPs,' Levine said." Read more here.
Mission to Transition
Pocket Resume Template from the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project
Entering the workforce is an exciting new transition for students exiting the education system. This pocket-sized resume template can be a helpful tool for individuals at any stage of the employment process. It includes fillable sections for work experience, education, and references, but also offers tips for how to nail the interview.

Find more resources from the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project HERE.
Prep 4 Success
Inclusion Tips from the TIES Center
The TIES Center is the national technical assistance center on inclusive practices and policies. Its purpose is to create sustainable changes in kindergarten-grade 8 school and district educational systems so that students with significant cognitive disabilities can fully engage in the same instructional and non-instructional activities as their general education peers while being instructed in a way that meets individual learning needs. ​

Supporting Inclusive Education for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Reality Tech
Build Your Own Low-Tech Supports
Grab your lunch and learn about how to make a few low-tech supports out of everyday items. This will be an entry level makers session to see options for iPad stands and handles. We will talk about tools and tips as well as devices. 

Tuesday, April 6th
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Presented by Scout Merry, Misssouri Assistive Technology
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