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The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides families with the necessary resources and education to access the appropriate supports and services for their loved one with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD).
Thumbs Up For The Month of September!
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Are you a caregiver, individual or professional who needs help navigating the system? No matter how old your child or loved one is, The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute can assist you with questions or concerns. Please include as much information as you can when filling out the form. After you submit the information, a member of The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute staff will contact you.
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Are you a caregiver, individual or professional who needs help navigating the NJCAT (New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool)? The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute can assist you with questions or concerns. Please include as much information as you can when filling out the form. After you submit the information, a member of The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute staff will contact you. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Are you a caregiver, individual or professional who needs help navigating the DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities) Application? The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute can assist you with questions or concerns. Please include as much information as you can when filling out the form. After you submit the information, a member of The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute staff will contact you. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Check back here every Tuesday for a strategy that will help your child when preparing for post-secondary life.
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Thursday's Tip to a Better IEP
Developing Self Advocacy IEP Goals
It is important to teach self-advocacy skills to the individual so that as they get older, they can actively participate in decisions about their education and future. Ori Learning has published an article highlighting self advocacy goals in an IEP, with examples.
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Your support for The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute will ensure that this vital program will continue to help the thousands of New Jersey families struggling to care for their loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Gifts of any amount are urgently needed.... because every gift is a statement - a statement of your commitment to supporting families in need now and for the future.
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Each month The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute spotlights a different developmental disability to help build awareness and educate others about the disability. Click below to learn more about this month's spotlight and the resources that are available to help.