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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.
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New Season of Mondays with Michael
We are excited to announce that our Facebook Live series "Mondays with Michael" will be returning for a second season. After receiving great feedback from families and suggestions for additional topics, we have also decided to extend the series throughout the entire 2022-2023 school year. The new season will begin on September 12th, and conclude on June 19th.

If you're new to the series, every episode is a quick 10-minute chat about a different topic related to special education. No registration is required to attend, just visit our Facebook page every Monday at 10 am to watch, and remember to leave a comment!
In The News
N.J. school abused child with Down syndrome, other disabilities, lawsuit says
"According to court papers, the child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome, epilepsy, asthma, post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing loss and several other serious medical issues.
The class he attended was designed to teach special education students strategies for coping with daily activities, along with providing them with a meaningful education, states the suit."
Kids with autism are less likely to go to college. This freshman proved educators wrong.
"Both mother and daughter celebrated a hard-fought triumph when Kate, now 18, moved into her dorm late last month at the Manhattan School of Music, where she’s studying musical theater.
'She’s following her dream. It’s joy. It’s just joy and pride,' Jones said. 'How could I feel any other way?'" Read more here.
Virtually Awesome
30 Helpful Tips for Parents Getting Ready to Attend an IEP Meeting
We know that preparing for an IEP meeting can be an enormous challenge, but breaking things down into smaller tasks can help you feel more confident and better prepared for the day of the meeting. This resource from The Family Institute gives you 30 tips for getting the most out of an IEP meeting. Click the button below for all of The Family Institute's tip calendars.
Mission to Transition
Zoom with Us - What's in Your Child's IEP, and How to Plan for Transition
Thursday, September 29th
1 - 2pm

Whether you’re preparing for your child’s first IEP meeting or you have been to several
already, this presentation is for you. Join The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute to discuss the IEP process, federal and state laws that regulate special education services and what your student’s IEP Transition Plan may include.
Reality Tech
National Center on Accessible Education Materials (AEM Center)
The AEM Center is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. They work with states and districts to build capacity for developing and sustaining robust systems for providing accessible materials and technologies for all learners who need them.
Educators, families, students, and professionals may all find The AEM Center to be a helpful resource for creating accessible documents, videos, websites, and social media posts.
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