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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The Arc of NJ Meets with Congressional Members, Testifies on FY23 Budget Priorities |
Following the Disability Policy Seminar, The Arc of New Jersey met with representatives from New Jersey’s congressional delegation to discuss pending federal legislation, funding priorities, and other issues of importance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. During the meetings, families and Self-Advocates spoke about the need to invest in Home and Community Based Services, necessary updates to the Supplemental Security Income program, pending legislation that would improve special education, bills to improve voting access and proposed reforms to the criminal justice system. To continue reading, click here. Pictured above is Congressman Tom Malinowski, who represents New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
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The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute is pleased to present: Tell Us About... Conversations about specific diagnoses, and the community organizations that focus on them.
This podcast features the different organizations that specialize in providing services and supports for a specific diagnosis. Topics include Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and many more.
Listeners will learn about how and when each diagnosis is typically identified and what resources are available to individuals and their families.
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The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute invites you to Zoom with Us. Join us each month to discuss a topic that affects children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our next topic will be:
What is The Community Care Program and How Do I Access It?
Wednesday, April 13th
6:00pm-7:00pm
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The Arc of New Jersey Mainstreaming Medical Care Webinar Series |
The Arc of New Jersey's Mainstreaming Medical Care Program is delighted to announce a four-part Healthcare Webinar Series to be held on four Tuesday mornings in May at 10:30 am.
- May 3rd
- May 10th
- May 17th
- May 24th
Each Webinar will feature a 60 minute presentation, followed by up to 30 minutes for Q&A. The webinars are available at no charge, but registration is required.
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What You Need to Know About Stay Put, Mediation and Due Process
Thursday, April 28th, 2022
6:00pm to 7:00pm
The right to file a due process petition is the ultimate safeguard for protecting your child's education. This workshop will provide practical advice on how and when to utilize the legal process, key information to include in a petition, what to expect at each stage including typical timelines.
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Dreamchasers Community Services, LLC, is a statewide NJ licensed mental/behavioral health and community rehabilitation organization serving youth ages 3-21.
- Dreamchasers Community Services provides a wide array of services licensed by New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) as well as the New Jersey Division of Vocational and Rehabilitation Services (DVRS).
- Services Include:
- Mental/Behavioral Health Services
- Psychological and Cognitive Evaluations
- Educational Services
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An Enhanced Family Crisis Support Handbook, funded by the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities, is a behavioral health wellness kit that is meant to empower individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers by providing information to more effectively advocate for persons with complex severe behavioral health conditions for treatments, supports, services and the conditions that promote mental wellness.
- Regional Family Support Planning Councils (RFSPCs), established by the NJ Council on Developmental DIsabilities, provide a venue for parents and family members of people with developmental disabilities to exchange knowledge and information about family support services.
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Campfire Chat with Ellen Nalven
Thursday, April 21st
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Planned Lifetime Assistance of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization that helps the families of people with disabilities answer the question, "Who will care for my loved one when I'm gone?"
Join us while we chat with Ellen about PLAN/NJ.
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In-Person Tour of The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College
Friday, April 22nd
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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For 2022, the Children's System of Care (CSOC) will be providing Summer Camp Services for eligible children, youth, and young adults under 21 years of age.These services include Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp.
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute developed a checklist and guide to help you with CSOC's camp application process. Links, dates and other important information can be found in the materials below. Click the images for pdf downloads. Completed applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services (Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp) must be postmarked or received by PerformCare no later than June 30th, 2022.
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From Our Local Chapters of The Arc |
The Arc of Union
Camp Star is a four-week summer camp program, offering a safe, structured environment for children and teens ages 5 to 21 years old with special needs, and their siblings. Camp Star is designed to enhance personal and social development, language and communication skills, learning, and motor and muscular coordination. Camp Star also provides children and teens the opportunity to participate in planned programs in inclusive settings. Camp will operate from August 1st to August 26th 2022, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm.
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