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Wings for All Event Gives Children and Adults with IDD the Chance to Practice Navigating Air Travel | |
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The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc of Essex County hosted a Wings for All Event at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 2. The event was supported by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, United Airlines, and the Transportation Security Administration. Parents and guardians had the chance to take their loved ones through the airport check-in and receive boarding passes (in this case, to the “North Pole”), visit Terminal A’s new Sensory Room, go through the security checkpoint, navigate the airport terminal, wait at the gate, board an aircraft, and find their seats. A big thank you to everyone who made this event such a success. To read more, click here.
Pictured above, center, is Tom Baffuto, The Arc of New Jersey's Executive Director, and staff of The Arc of NJ who volunteered to assist with the Wings for All event.
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The Arc of NJ Speaks to Governor About People with IDD | |
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The Arc of New Jersey was honored to attend a holiday reception last month at Drumthwacket. The event was hosted by the Governor and the First Lady and was a great chance to thank the Governor for his support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Pictured from left to right: Governor Phil Murphy, The Arc of NJ's Senior Director Sharon Levine, and First Lady Tammy Murphy.
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Irish Festival Organizers Present Check to
The Arc of NJ, 2023 Charity of the Year
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The Arc of New Jersey was selected to be the featured charity at the New Jersey Irish Festival at Monmouth Park on June 11, 2023. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle and the Human Horse race were designated to The Arc of NJ to support our programs for people with IDD and their families. On December 7, members of the Irish Festival Committee came to The Arc to present an unbelievable $24,000 donation! Thank you to the 2023 Chair Jim McNany, and all the members of the Irish Festival Committee for your incredible support of The Arc! Additional information about the Irish Festival can be found here. Next year's Irish Festival is scheduled for June 9, 2024 at Monmouth Park.
Pictured from left to right: The Arc of NJ's Executive Director Tom Baffuto, Chair of the 2024 Irish Festival Ray Barnes. The Arc of NJ's First Vice President Lauren Zalepka, Irish Festival organizers John Sheridan, John Carr, Dina Starace, The Arc of NJ's Board President Kevin Sturges, and Associate Executive Director Celine Fortin.
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Local Chapters Hold Holiday Celebrations | |
Congratulations to The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties on their Annual Holiday Dinner Dance held at the Venetian River in Garfield on December 6. The event was a wonderful holiday celebration that included a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and more! Pictured from left to right: The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties' Senior Vice President Alice Siegel, President & CEO Kathy Walsh, Board Chair Mimi Weis, and The Arc of NJ's Executive Director Tom Baffuto. | |  |
Congratulations to The Arc of Monmouth County on their Winter Glow event held on December 1, at the Gramercy at Lakeside Manor in Hazlet. The evening included a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing and live music. Additionally, The Arc of Monmouth honored No Limits Cafe which empowers adults with IDD by providing jobs and job training. Pictured from left to right: The Arc of NJ's Executive Director Tom Baffuto, The Arc of Monmouth's Immediate Past President Lauren Zalepka, Current President Joyce Nunziata, and Executive Director Robert Angel. | | |
Upcoming Webinars with the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project | |
Stay Healthy at Home webinars and Healthy Lifestyles Project LIVE! events are hosted throughout the month by the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project. Registration links for Stay Healthy at Home can be found here. This webinar series covers a variety of topics related to advocacy, life skills, employment, and civic engagement. Sessions are designed to be accessible to self-advocates, parents, and support staff. Live viewers can share comments, ask questions, and access resources. Live transcription is available. Healthy Lifestyles Project LIVE! events can be found here. This interactive series of events is hosted by the NJ Self-Advocacy Project and focuses on activities to promote health and wellness education for students and adults with IDD. Live viewers will be able to share comments, ask questions, and participate in activities led by professionals in real time.
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