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* What is a 504 Plan?
* EP Magazine:-Sign up for "An award-winning publication servicing the
special needs community."
* The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development - Check out
our new Pre-IEP Family Workbook Series
* NJ Disability Information Hub
* Free Virtual Developmental Screenings
* Autism Society’s National Helpline
* Facebook Group for Families
* SPAN Upcoming Events
* NJ Department of Human Services Helpline
What is a 504 Plan?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is meant to level the playing field of all students. Many parents might now be aware that their child can qualify for a 504 Plan. Parents are often unclear how to bring up the issue of a 504 Plan with their child's school. 504 Plans provide students with accommodations so they can learn alongside their peers in the classroom.
Read the full article here.
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EP Magazine
Sign up for "An award winning publication servicing the special needs community." EP Magazine’s Annual Healthcare Issue offers a range of articles that explain how to expand access for patients with special needs and their families, which can improve health outcomes as well as quality of life.
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The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development
Check out our new Pre-IEP Family Workbook Series
The Pre-IEP Family Workbook Series was developed by the Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition project (PCAST) at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education. The workbooks in this series promote age-appropriate development of self-advocacy and self-determination skills. These critical skills will support each child’s path to a meaningful life as they enable students to clearly communicate their needs and advocate for their own successes.
Each workbook provides the opportunity to capture and share person-centered information that will help shape the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Students and their families will be able to share the information and insights gained from using the workbooks with the case manager before and/or during the IEP meeting.
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NJ Disability Information Hub
In Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary
The Department of Human Services has launched the NJ Disability Information Hub, an accessible website that brings together resources from across state government into one place for New Jersey residents with disabilities and their families, caregivers, and advocates.
The website is
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FREE Virtual Developmental Screenings
Children's Specialized Hospital is offering these screenings as a tool to learn more about your child's development and to get linked with services if your child exhibits a delay or is at risk. All families are encouraged to register. These screenings are offered in English or Spanish, and are open to children ages 1- 5 1/2 years old.
Visit their webpage for information on how to register.
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