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:
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The Arc of Essex County Mystery Movies (Mondays: May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 3 p.m.)
The Arc of Essex County Game Day (Tuesdays: May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 3 p.m.)
The Arc of Essex County Book Buddies (Wednesdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 3 p.m.)
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The Arc of NJ Self-Advocacy Project: Stay Healthy at Home:
- 5/2/23: Financial Literacy: Learn, Earn, and Save!
- 5/9/23: REPLAY: Financial Management & Budgeting for Self-Advocates
- 5/16/23: REPLAY: Sexuality and Healthy Relationships for Self-Advocates Taught by Self-Advocates and National Experts
- 5/23/23: REPLAY: Developing Testimony & Action Alert Advocacy
- 5/30/23: REPLAY: Sexual Harassment and Boundaries
Self-Advocacy Project Brain Games Every Thursday at 1 p.m. (Meeting ID: 931 8223 7903 Passcode: games)
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The Arc of NJ Healthy Lifestyles Project (Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Fridays at 1 p.m.):
- 5/3/23: Food for Thought: Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos
- 5/5/23: Road to Relaxation: A Guided Meditation
- 5/10/23: Art Therapy Session
- 5/12/23: The Right Fit: Find Your Exercise with Adaptive Fitness
- 5/17/23: Zumba: Dance-based Fitness Class
- 5/19/23: Strike A Pose: Virtual Yoga Class
- 5/24/23: Music Together with Blue Light
- 5/26/23: The Right Fit: Find Your Exercise with Adaptive Fitness
- 5/31/23: Art Workshop
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The Arc of NJ Planning for Adult Life:
- 5/9/23 at 6 p.m.: Accessing Services And ‘Natural Supports’
- 5/10/23 at 12 p.m.: Yes, Your Child Can Work! Working Toward Employment For People With I/DD
- 5/11/23 at 6 p.m.: Planning For Transition: Why It Is Vital For Your Student’s Future
- 5/16/23 at 6:30 p.m.: Planning For Transition: Why It Is Vital For Your Student’s Future
- 5/18/23 at 7 p.m.: SSI and Medicaid: How To Apply And Why You Need To Do So
- 5/25/23 at 6 p.m.: Guardianship And Supported Decision Making: Just The Basics
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The Arc of NJ Family Institute:
Mondays With Michael (Facebook Live every Monday at 10 a.m.)
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The Arc of the US: