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 (October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 3 p.m.)
The Arc of Essex County Game Day (October 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3 p.m.)
The Arc of Essex County Book Buddies (October 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 3 p.m.)
The Arc of NJ Self-Advocacy Project: Stay Healthy at Home:
- 10/4/22: What Employers Want and Value When Hiring Anyone, Including Individuals with IDD
- 10/11/22: REPLAY: Did You Know Your iPhone/iPad Can Do That?! Using iPhones/iPads to Promote Independence
- 10/18/22: REPLAY: Overview of Supported Employment
- 10/25/22: REPLAY: Mundane Objects, but Real Gains: At Home Workout Tips
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 (Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Fridays at 1 p.m.):
- 10/5/22: Food for Thought: Interactive Recipe
- 10/7/22:The Right Fit: Find Your Exercise with Adaptive Fitness
- 10/12/22: Music Together with Blue Light
- 10/14/22: Work it Out: Virtual Pilates Class
- 10/19/22: Art Therapy Session
- 10/21/22: The Right Fit: Find Your Exercise with Adaptive Fitness
- 10/26/22: Art Workshop
- 10/28/22:Strike A Pose: Virtual Yoga Class
The Arc of NJ Planning for Adult Life:
- 10/5/22 at 12 p.m.: SSI and Medicaid
- 10/19/22 at 6 p.m.: The Ins and Outs of Supported Employment: How to Get and Keep a Job
- 10/27/22 at 6:30 p.m.: How Series: Yes, Your Child Can Work! Working Toward Employment for People with IDD
The Arc of NJ Family Institute:
- October 6 at 6 p.m.: Person-Centered Life Planning: Securing the Future for People with Disabilities/ PLAN/NJ
- October 18 at 6 p.m.: How to Navigate the Medicaid Maze for Individuals with IDD
- October 25 at 6 p.m.: Fireside Chat with Susan Freedman from Special Child Health Services
- October 28 at 1 p.m.: Post-secondary (College) Options for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Mondays With Michael (Facebook Live every Monday at 10 a.m.)
- October 3: Creating a “Student Profile”
- October 10: IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- October 17: Creating Your IEP Binder
- October 24: Is My Child in the Right Placement?
- October 31: Assistive Technology for Students
“Tell Me About” Podcast Series:
- Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Rett Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome
- The Autism Spectrum
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
The Arc of New Jersey Criminal Justice Advocacy Program:
- October 20 at 2 p.m.: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Social Justice Within the Criminal Justice System: An International Perspective from Australia
The Arc of the US: