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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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Honoring Family Advocates
As an organization founded by families, The Arc of New Jersey is always proud to honor individuals who support a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). Family members play a vital role in the lives of children with IDD, often becoming advocates for education, inclusion, and services. Every month, we will feature a parent or family member who has shown incredible advocacy skills related to special education. Our July Education Advocate of the Month is Lisa Schreyer! We asked Lisa to share her experience as an advocate for her son and included some of her responses below.
In The News
NJ's back-to-school sales tax holiday sets Aug. 26 start
"To lessen the cost of back-to-school shopping for New Jersey families and teachers, the state Division of Taxation is bringing back its annual sales tax holiday.
Scheduled to take place between Aug. 26 and Sept. 4, the tax holiday will waive New Jersey’s 6.625% sales tax on a long list of school supplies – such as notebooks, computers, pens, sports equipment and instructional materials – when sold to individuals for non-business use.” Read more here.
Education Department tells states to step up IDEA compliance
"Citing a pattern of failures, federal education officials are issuing new guidance pressuring states to improve their oversight of special education programs.
The 45-page document released this week by the U.S. Department of Education outlines steps that states should take to enhance their monitoring of IDEA and ensure compliance in school districts and early intervention programs." Read more here.
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Mission to Transition
What's in a Transition Plan?
Are you missing Mondays with Michael as much as we are? The series will return in September, but in the meantime, make sure to check out all of the archived episodes from last season. One of our favorites is What's in a Transition Plan? from November 7th, 2022. This episode is great for families who have a child between the ages of 14-21. Click the button below to watch the video.
Reality Tech
31 Assistive Technology (AT) Resources for Individuals with IDD
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute creates monthly calendars featuring a different resource or organization for each day of the month. July's calendar was all about assistive technology, and features some devices that could benefit students with disabilities. Check out the calendar by clicking the button below.
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