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News You Can Use is All New!
Resources for Military Connected Families Who Have Children With Special Healthcare Needs or Disabilities
Wednesday, October 27th from 7 - 8 p.m. on Zoom
Receive resources and guidance, information on low or no-cost services, help with school enrollment and transitions and more!
Welcome Remarks by Congressman Andy Kim and Capt. Frank Ingargiola,JB MDL Deputy Commander-Navy and NSA Lakehurst Commander.
Presenters Include:
· Peg Kinsell, Director of Military Family Support 360 Project
· Kim Murray, Acting Director, Office of Special Education, NJ Department of Education
· Mollie Greene, Assistant Commissioner, The Children’s System of Care, NJ Department of Children and Families
See the Flyer for more details
For more information and links go to https://rcaas.rutgers.edu/Starting Monday June 21, 2021, the SCALE Program at the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) has opened its online admissions portal and
is accepting applications for new participants age 21+Additional or Compensatory Special Education and Related Services for Students with Disabilities: Recently Signed Legislation and Participation in Graduation Ceremonies
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Welcome to the CAPE Resource Center. We serve the special needs community by providing access to information, resources, services, educational opportunities and referrals to help you navitate the special needs world. Our website ccontains some valuable features and benefits so you as a caregiver/family member, professional or an individual with disabilities are more informed.
These days we have all been facing numerous challenges and emotions and caring for a loved one with a disability can present additional issues and concerns. Please feel free to reach out to me for a friendly ear and/or for information/resources to assist you. Our Zoom webinars address issues such as guardianship, understanding governmental benefits, strategies to get ahead of challenging behaviors and safety in the community, estate planning, transition issues, etc. Our archived webinars are available online - https://www.bergen.org/Page/4298.
Our virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Workshops facilitated by Doreen Moran meet monthly and are quite informative. These workshops have resumed and judging by the previous participation, they are a great success. Although the groups are free of charge, registration is required.
We are in the process of scheduling our upcoming webinars, and ask that if you have any suggestions about topics, please let us know.
The following is a list of some of the upcoming webinars taking place:
When Parents Collect Social Security - How Parents' Social Security Benefits Impact Adult Children with I/DD
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 7:00-8:30 PM
Presenter: Bev Roberts, Director, Mainstreaming Medical Care Progrm, the Arc of New Jersey
https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LcnS4sLNTOGZAIljoyrjSg
Parent-to-Parent Exchange Meetings - for Parents of Students under age 21 with Disabiities
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 7:00-8:30 PM
Meeting Facilitator: Doreen Moran
https://bergen.zoom.us/j/87397043250?pwd=U3FHSUhKcUdlVDkzMkxsT01zQ2lRUT09
Let's Talk - for Parents of Adult Children age 21 and over with Disabilities
Thursday, November 11, 2021 7:00-8:30 PM
Meeting Facilitator: Doreen Moran
https://bergen.zoom.us/j/81158867281?pwd=SGRjSWJhdzVzZlF1c2NFRnExRU1zQT09
Personal Preference Program (PPP):101
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 7:00-8:30 PM
Presenter: Becky Thomas, Self-Direction Program Director
https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yp9GcFbDSbqUvpQm1KtlRw
Parent-to-Parent Exchange Meetings - for Parents of Students under age 21 with Disabilities
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 7:00-8:30 PM
Meeting Facilitator: Doreen Moran
https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMufu6oqjgoH9QXwhYunlVifvZHCXu4kc-e
Let's Talk - for Parents of Adult Children age 21 and over with Disabilities
Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:00-8:30 PM
Meeting Facilitator: Doreen Moran
To join our email list for more information about our future workshops, please sign-up HERE -
http://lp.constantcontact.com/su/V9b55SEg/parentssignup
Visit our website -
https://www.bergen.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1460
Hope to see you (virtually) soon!! Feel free to reach out to me at the BCSS CAPE Resource Center if you have any questions/concerns, etc. WE ARE OPEN 201-343-6000 x 4067 or by email at linwie@bergen.org.
Stay safe and be well!
All the best,
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Division of Disability Services Resources
The Division of Disability Services (DDS) provides a single point-of-entry for people seeking disability related information in New Jersey. DDS serves individuals with all disabilities, statewide.
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Developmental Disability (DD) Eligibility Service Application Survey
Tell us your experience in submitting a Developmental Disability (DD) eligibility service application
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Timeline for Students Exiting School and Turning 21
DDD's Graduates Timeline is now available.
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Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters
Register with the New Jersey Special Needs Database!
