Tributes are a beautiful way to acknowledge those you care for, and at the same time, help further The Arc’s mission. To purchase a tribute, please call Ann Burleigh at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1245 or visit our tribute page here. Special Occasions (January to March 2023): In Honor of Nick BlougourasKirsten D. Francis-Booth In Memory of Meryt LyonsEdward and Diane Budd In Memory of David OwenAl LassoSue PfefferNick Casale and Chrissie Smyth CasaleBryan SkokandichMargaret SkokandichKathryn PalettaRose & Robert SalinardoTimothy & Genevieve SalinardoCeleste C. MartinelloJoan RattiAl Lasso In Memory of James Paden Jr.Kanita Sandidge In Memory of Barbara ErmatingerJoe BJon and Jodi Mendelson Supporters can host Facebook Fundraisers [...]

When The Arc of Essex County launched a new website in 2022, it featured a new suite of accessibility tools through a partnership with Recite Me. The accessibility toolbox (featured at the top of each page when “Accessibility Tools” is clicked) is fully customizable, with features including an audio read-aloud of the page text, adjustable font sizes, color controls, a magnifying glass, language translation, and more. Recite Me has created this technology to allow individuals with disabilities or who are not fluent in English to be able to communicate and learn independently. During the year it has been in place, the [...]

Everyone with intellectual and developmental disabilities who has DDD services must have NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid. During the COVID pandemic, no one was terminated from Medicaid, even if they were no longer eligible. However, the automatic continuation of Medicaid coverage, which has been in effect for three years, is ending, and Medicaid redetermination applications will be required. The process of requiring a Medicaid redetermination application has been referred to as Medicaid "unwinding.” Even if nothing has changed for individuals with IDD, all NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid enrollees will be required to have a "redetermination" of their Medicaid eligibility, and this process will start in [...]

For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has the following April 2023 openings: NEW West Caldwell Group Home (1 Male or Female Vacancy) Single-family style home in a quaint neighborhood 24/7 supervision Care given based on individual needs Group enjoys taking day trips together, pursuing hobbies at home, and enjoying backyard picnics Belmont Group Home (1 Male vacancy) Single-family style home Located in a great Livingston neighborhood. 24/7 supervision Can accommodate residents with additional medical supports and aging needs Meadowbrook Condo (2 Male or Female Vacancies) Unlicensed two-bedroom condo in Maplewood Candidates would be on the Supports Program Close to public transportation Care based on individual needs Orange Community [...]