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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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Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Bullying Prevention Strategies
Friday, June 18th, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Presented by the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project and New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network, this interactive webinar will focus on strategies for identifying and addressing bullying in school and beyond. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to identify different forms of bullying and its prevalence as well as specific ways to help students and adults with disabilities effectively respond to bullying in person or online. We will review case examples to spur discussion and share techniques for creating a bully-free culture in your classroom, day program, and family home.
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Ed Department Sets Expectations For Special Education As Schools Reopen
In a 23-page question-and-answer document, the U.S. Department of Education is laying out how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other civil rights laws apply as schools return to in-person learning.
The guidance addresses schools’ responsibilities to students with disabilities in remote, hybrid and in-person situations, touching on everything from the right to a free appropriate public education to handling children who are unable to wear masks or maintain social distance.
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Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm
Wednesday, June 9th at 7pm
- Does your child with disabilities turn 21 on or before June 30, 2021?
- Did they miss out on vital transition services due to the pandemic?
- Are they scheduled to graduate because they are “aging out”
S-3434 is on track to go to Governor Murphy for his signature in early June. It requires boards of education to provide special education and related services to certain students exceeding the age of eligibility for special education and related services. The bill recognizes that students with disabilities have had major interruptions in services caused by the pandemic.
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Family Institute Summer Zoom Series
Due to the enormous success of our Zoom With Us Series, The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute will be hosting a brand new Zoom With Us Series this summer! Each month we will present on different topics that affect children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Featured topics this summer will include:
An Overview of The ABLE Act
June 22nd, 6pm
Guidance for Guardianship and Alternative Options
July 27th, 6pm
Accessing Services Funded by DDD
August 24th, 6pm
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Summer Camp Application Deadline Extended to June 21st!
The following update can also be found on the PerformCare website HERE.
Dear Parents and Caregivers:
PerformCare recommends that applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services be submitted online through the Family Portal.
Applications completed online will be processed faster at this time.
Please note that the Family Portal only supports Internet Explorer version 11 or greater. Download Internet Explorer on Microsoft's website.
In addition, before applying for Summer Camp Services, please make sure to direct specific questions about camp facilities and COVID-19 safety to your preferred camp.
Update 5/26/21: The Summer Camp Services application deadline has been extended again to Monday, June 21, 2021. Completed applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services must be postmarked or received by PerformCare no later than June 21, 2021. Your application must be complete for the services requested for it to be considered.
Visit the PerformCare Summer Camp website HERE.
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Apple Launching New Accessibility Features for People with IDD
"The technology giant said that software updates coming later this year will include changes 'designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities.'
Apple’s iPad will start supporting third-party eye-tracking hardware, the company said, allowing individuals to control the device with their eyes. And, a new background sounds option is intended to help neurodiverse individuals stay focused and calm by masking unwanted external noises with the continuous audio of a stream, ocean, rain or other balanced, bright or dark noises."
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