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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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Mondays with Michael
Can you believe the school year is almost over? Join us on Mondays at 10am on Facebook Live for the last few episodes of Mondays with Michael. But don't worry, the series will resume again in September! The final topics of this school year will be:
  • Accommodations and Modifications
  • Transition to a New School Building
  • Employment Programs
  • My Child Starts Kindergarten Next Year

No need to register, just visit our Facebook page every Monday at 10am. You can also turn on notifications so you don't miss any events!
In The News
Ed. Department Ramps Up Disability-Related Compliance Reviews
"With a slew of new actions and additional resources, federal education officials are taking steps to ensure that students with disabilities and their families can access school services.
The U.S. Department of Education said that its Office for Civil Rights will 'soon launch' 100 compliance reviews focused on digital accessibility.
The reviews will target K-12 schools and districts, postsecondary institutions, state departments of education, libraries and vocational rehabilitation services, the agency said."
State Creates Path for More Prospective Teachers, as Shortages Grow
"The state board of education unanimously passed policies Wednesday to broaden the pool of prospective teachers, just as a new report details declining numbers of new teachers from the state’s education schools.
The new policies will allow teachers to enter the profession through the state’s alternate route program even if they fall slightly short of the required grade point averages or standardized test scores." Read more here.
Virtually Awesome
30 Days for 30 Activities Summer Calendar

School is almost out! Are you looking for a cool activity to do with your loved one with IDD this summer? Are you interested in bringing the family to a petting zoo or maybe you want to ride some rides at a theme park.? Here is a handy summer calendar with these activities and more.
Mission to Transition
Got Plans Guide and Videos

Planning For Adult Life created a free "Got Plans?" guide and matching online curriculum for students. The guide and fun instructional videos will help students navigate decisions on the road to adulthood.

The curriculum focuses on 7 core areas:
Transition Planning
Health/Behavioral Health
Housing
Legal/Financial
Social
Self-Direction
Post-Secondary Education/Employment
Reality Tech
Elizabeth Bonker Uses Text-to-Speech Device to Deliver Her Valedictorian Speech at Rollins College
Camp Jaycee is Back!
Camp Jaycee is a residential summer camp for individuals 18 and older with IDD. Campers enjoy games, sports, swimming, boating, crafts, dance and nature. It is a magnificent environment!

The campsite is on 185 acres of forests, fields and streams in the lovely Pocono Mountains, a short distance from the New Jersey border. The centerpiece of camp is a beautiful two-acre spring-fed pond. Nearby, the air-conditioned dining hall is the hub of camp life. A modern, fully staffed infirmary is near the athletic field and basketball courts. The male and female living areas contain clusters of air-conditioned sleeping cabins, each with their own modern bathroom.
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