The Arc has a variety of resources for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Here, we provide a monthly roundup of the virtual options available to The Arc community throughout the month:

The Arc of Essex County Mystery Movies (May 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 3 p.m.)
The Arc of Essex County Game Day (May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 3 p.m.)
The Arc of Essex County Book Buddies (May 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3 p.m.)

The Arc of NJ Self-Advocacy Project: Stay Healthy at Home:
May 3, 2 p.m.: How to Practice CPR: Providing Services with Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect
May 10, 2 p.m.: Working Hard or Hardly Working: Maintaining Your Well-Being and Productivity While Working From Home
May 17, 2 p.m.: Step by Step: Small Changes That Can Lead You To a Healthier Life
May 24, 2 p.m. Let’s Stick Together: Navigating the Web of Online Communications for Staff and Self-Advocates
May 31, 2 p.m.: There’s No Place Like Home: Online Resources To Keep You Engaged

Self-Advocacy Project Brain Games Every Thursday at 1 p.m. (Meeting ID: 931 8223 7903 Passcode: games)

The Arc of NJ Healthy Lifestyles Project:
May 4: Art Workshop
May 6: Strike A Pose: Virtual Yoga Class
May 11: Zumba: Dance-based Fitness Class
May 13: The Right Fit: Find Your Exercise with Adaptive Fitness
May 18: Art Therapy Session
May 20: Road to Relaxation: A Guided Meditation
May 25: Music to My Ears: A Collaborative Song-Writing Session
May 27: The Right Fit: Find Your Exercise with Adaptive Fitness

The Arc of NJ Family Institute:
May 10, 6 p.m.: What Are Able Accounts and How Can They Help My Loved One With IDD?
May 19, 1 p.m.: An Overview of the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
May 26, 6 p.m.: Supporting Students with ADHD

“Tell Me About” Podcast Series:
May 10: Down Syndrome

The Arc of NJ Planning for Adult Life:
May 3, 6 p.m.: SSI and Medicaid
May 4, 7 p.m.: How Series: Accessing Services and ‘Natural Supports’
May 5, 6 p.m.: State Services for Students with IDD
May 10, 6 p.m.: How Series: Planning for Transition: Why it is Vital for Your Student’s Future
May 11, 6 p.m.: How Series: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making: Just the Basics
May 12, 6 p.m.: How Series: Planning for Transition: Why it is Vital for Your Student’s Future
May 17, 6:30 p.m.: Preparing to Get the Most out of Your High School Experience
May 18, 10 a.m.: How Series: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making: Just the Basics
May 18, 6 p.m.: PFAL Webinar Wednesday Series: Navigating State Services for Students Under 21
May 24, 6 p.m.: How Series: Accessing Services and ‘Natural Supports’
May 26, 6 p.m.: How Series: College Options for Students with IDD

Healthcare Webinar Series
May 3, 10:30 a.m.: Transitioning to a Post-COVID World: Clinical and Behavioral Considerations
May 10, 10:30 a.m.: Living Well after the COVID Pandemic Ends. Panel Discussion
May 17, 10:30 a.m.: Grieving Lives Lost and Loss of Lives 
May 24, 10:30 a.m.: Medical and Dental Ramifications of COVID for Individuals with IDD

Facebook Live: Mondays with Michael
May 2, 10 a.m.: College Programs in NJ
May 9, 10 a.m.: DDD Services When an Individual is 21 and in School

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Webinar
May 10, 2 p.m.: Parenting with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities