Help Medical Students Understand the Experiences of Families of Children with Disabilities

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The Rutgers Boggs Center is offering families an opportunity to participate in the Seminar on Family Centered Care & Developmental Disabilities, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School!

The seminar is held 6-8 times a year. Families can host as often as they want, usually 2-4 times per year. Most visits last 2-3 hours. Start and end timing are flexible. All members of the family are welcome to participate. Host families will receive a $100 dollar stipend for each group of students they host through support from the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities.

The role of families is to meet with a small group of medical students, either in your home over dinner, or by Zoom. Share your family’s experience with raising a child with a disability and interacting with health professionals. Contribute to the education of future medical

professionals!

For questions or submitting an application, please contact:

Carrie Coffield, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,

Director of Preservice Training

Director, NJLEND

Phone: 732-235-9329

E-mail: [email protected]

Just the Basics: Part 1 Guardianship for Individuals with Disabilities

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM

Presenter: Raymond J. Falcon, Jr., Esq

Discussion Topics will Include:

The process of obtaining legal guardianship for a loved one in NJ

When to begin the process

Guardianship versus Power of Attorney (POA)

Types of guardianship

Limits on Guardianship Powers and their Exercise

Register in Advance for this meeting:

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Planning for the Future: What to Consider

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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So You've Become the Legal Guardian: Part 2 Now What?

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM

Presenter: Raymond J. Falcon, Jr., Esq

Discussion topics will include:

Responsibilities of the Guardian

Preparing the Annual Report

Limits on Guardianship Powers and their Exercise

Designation of a Standby Guardian

Appointment of a Successor Guardian

Do’s & Dont’s of Reporting

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Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Webinare 

        Thursday, May 22 @ 8:00 pm

Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in the Autism community, but it’s preventable. Join us Thursday, May 22, at 8 PM ET for our free Water Safety and Drowning Prevention webinar, presented by the Autism Society and Dayna Harvey.

Designed for parents, caregivers, and community members, this session shares practical tools to prevent drowning and promote water safety in the Autism community. Attendees will learn key risks and leave with five actionable strategies plus access to valuable safety resources.

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NJ Regional Family Support Planning Councils Hosting DD Education Day

        May 31, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and its Regional Family Support Planning Councils (RFSPCs) are hosting a Developmental Disability Education Day on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., titled Passing the Baton: Future Planning for Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families. Participants can attend in person at the Hamilton Garden Inn in Hamilton Township or virtually via Zoom. Click on the link to register:

Passing the Baton: Future Planning for Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families

Transition Made Easy

June 3 from 12 PM - 1 PM

The step by step process on how to access services from the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

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                                     June 3, 12-1PM           jULY 1, 12-1pm

New CAPE Chat Podcast

Social Skills Spotlight with JDK Station

Join Nicole as she chats with Jenna and Donna from JDK Station about their social skills programs!

JDK Station offers a variety of services designed to help individuals thrive, including social skills groups, an engaging summer camp, and private ABA services tailored to meet individual needs.

Tune in to hear how their innovative programs empower children to build confidence, make connections and develop lifelong skills!

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Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children and young Adults 

        The 2nd Tuesday and Thursday of the month, 7:30-8:30 pm

The group meets virtually the 2nd Tuesday and Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm. It is facilitated by Lauren Lavelle, a parent coach and professional in the field of disabilities. Parenting a child or youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities presents unique challenges as well as many joys. The group offers emotional support and resources as you share your experiences with other parents/caregivers.

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The ARC Calander of Events

These calendars highlight activities that could assist you in various areas.   You can view current or upcoming month's activities.

Click here to reach the calander

Ready to Transition into DDD and Adult Life but not sure what steps to take next?

Join Disability Services & Advocacy, LLC, Support Coordination Agency, as their panelist of experts host a free informational webinar and Q & A Session.

This live online webinar will contain valuable information for individuals, family members, and providers. This webinar will give you a step-by-step roadmap to guide your transition from school-age to DDD and adult life.  

This is a pre-recorded webinar. 

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• Transition Preparation: Steps to take as you or your loved one approaches the transition from the school system to accessing services through DDD.
• Eligibility Criteria: An overview of the requirements to be determined eligible for DDD services.
• Intake Process: Guidance on completing the application, submitting required documentation, and completing the NJCAT assessment.
• Interactive Q&A:  Opportunity for questions to be answered.

• April 10, 2025  Transition to Adult Services & Intake Process
• May 8, 2025  Transition to Adult Services & Intake Process
• June 12, 2025  Transition to Adult Services & Intake Process

Get Free Digital Skills Training

AT&T, The Arc, and The Arc San Francisco have teamed up to produce digital skills training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Workshops are available in person in 26 regions and online nationwide. Training covers getting started with computers and mobile devices, navigating websites and search engines, online safety, and more.

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To Get Started