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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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N.J. high school student with Autism opens first solo art exhibition
"Mangino opened his first solo art exhibition, “Paint,” at the ArtYard gallery in Frenchtown on March 5. The exhibition is composed of eight paintings and was curated by Studio Route 29, with support from the FIERCE program and ArtYard." Read more here.
N.J. special ed teacher fired after complaining about understaffing in classroom, lawsuit says
"Bryanna Mostak, of Hamilton, claims in court papers that understaffing and a hostile work environment in the Bordentown Regional School District forced her to take medical leave in December 2021 due to stress and anxiety. She was terminated two months later, according to the suit." Read more here.
Honoring Family Advocates
As an organization founded by families, The Arc of New Jersey is always proud to honor individuals who support a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). Family members play a vital role in the lives of children with IDD, often becoming advocates for education, inclusion, and services. Every month, we will feature a parent or family member who has shown incredible advocacy skills related to special education. Our March Education Advocate of the Month is Dan Burns! We asked Dan and his wife Qiu about their experience as advocates for their son, and included their responses below.
Virtually Awesome
Mondays with Michael on Facebook Live
Our Facebook Live series continued this month as we reviewed some of the related services available for students with IEPs. Our upcoming episodes will include discussions about employment services in school, supporting social goals, and Extended School Year (ESY).

All of our episodes are recorded and can be viewed in the new Mondays with Michael archive on our website. Click the button below to visit the archive.

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. Remember to leave a comment!
Mission to Transition
Transition Expo at Bergen Community College
Reality Tech
Assistive Technology in College: Tools for Student Success
Assistive technology can be a huge help for students with a variety of disabilities. This guide breaks down who might need this technology, what it is, how it’s used, and why it might be needed for both in-person classes and online.
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