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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
Schools target students with disabilities for discipline "too often"
"The number of students with disabilities referred to law enforcement is likely higher than federal data shows because some schools fail to report referrals as required and undercount the number of children eligible for disability rights protections. Four of the nation’s ten largest school districts, including New York and Chicago, reported that law enforcement officers arrested zero students during the 2017-18 school year despite evidence to the contrary."
New School Safety Law to Include IEP/504 Team as Appropriate
"On August 1st, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill (A4075/3229) into law that requires school districts and charter schools to develop and adopt policies to establish a threat assessment team." Read more here.
Virtually Awesome
The Arc@School's Advocacy Curriculum Sale

Through August 31, The Arc@School’s Special Education Advocacy Curriculum can be purchased for just $75 by using code SUMMERSAVE at checkout.

Share the promo code with families, educators, and other non-attorney advocates in your network to help them start the new school year with more knowledge of the special education basics through access to this self-paced, online program.
Mission to Transition
Zoom with Us - Afternoon Edition

The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute invites you to Zoom with Us - Afternoon Edition. Join us each month to discuss a topic that affects children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The first three episodes of this series will focus on transition for students receiving special education and related services. Topics include transition planning, college options, and what to do when a student turns 18.
Reality Tech
Assistive Technology & Community Living Summit 2022
The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) has partnered with their parent organization, Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ), for the in-person return of the Annual Assistive Technology Statewide Conference. The event will feature over 20 sessions focused on all areas of assistive technology including special education, employment, and community living.
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