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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 navigate the special needs world. Our website contains some valuable features and benefits, so you, as a caregiver/family member, professional or an individual with disabilities, are more informed.
Families face numerous challenges and emotions while caring for a loved one with a disability. Navigating "systems" adds additional frustration and stress. 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, safety in the community, and estate planning, transition issues, etc. Our archived webinars are available online - https://www.bergen.org/Page/4298.
Our virtual Parent/Caregiver support groups, facilitated by Lauren Lavelle, a parent coach and a professional in the field of disabilities, meet monthly and are quite informative. These groups are virtual and judging by the participation, are a great success. Although the groups are at no cost, registration is required.
We are in the process of scheduling this year's webinars, and ask if you have any suggestions about topics. Please let me know
Parents and Caregivers Email Signup Form
Parent-to-Parent Exchange Meetings - for Parents of Students under age 21 with Disabilities
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM
Facilitator: Lauren Lavelle
To attend these Zoom workshops please register
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bergen.zoom.us/j/87397043250?pwd=U3FHSUhKcUdlVDkzMkxsT01zQ2lRUT09
Let's Get Together & Talk - for Parents of Adult Children age 21 and over with Disabilities
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM
Facilitator: Lauren Lavelle
To attend these Zoom workshops please register
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bergen.zoom.us/j/81158867281?pwd=SGRjSWJhdzVzZlF1c2NFRnExRU1zQT09
Getting Ready for College: Opportunities and Success for Students with Physical and Mental Health Challengies, Learning Differences, and Other Health Conditions
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Presenters: Scott Marken, EdRedefined (www.edredefined.com)
Annie Tulkin, Accessible College (www.accessiblecollege.com)
To attend this workshop please register
To join https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bS9ZsqKSSrmV99oCx-UVuw
SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP SERIES - Part 1 of 3 - Just the Basics: SSI and Medicaid - What to Know for your Adult Child with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Presenter: Bev Roberts, Director, Mainstreaming Medical Care Program, The Arc of New Jersey
To attend this workshop please register
To join https://bergen.zoom.us/s/82387586397?pwd=b1hueUdSSmtRUTNKTmtuczFNdm1Xdz09
SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP SERIES - Part 2 of 3 - When Parents Collect Social Security - How Parents' Social Security Benefits Impact Adult Children with I/DD
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Presenter: Bev Roberts, Director, Mainstreaming Medical Care Program, The Arc of New Jersey
To attend this workshop please register
To join https://bergen.zoom.us/s/82252044399?pwd=Y1c0ajRnRnhxYXRoZ202SSs4WjJxQT09
SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP SERIES - Part 3 of 3 - What You Need to Know About The SSI Application Process
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Presenters: Tracy Cahn, Esq., Risa Rohrberger, Esq., Cahn & Rohrberger LLC
To attend this workshop please register
To join our email list for more information about our future workshops, please sign-up HERE -
http://lp.constantcontact.com/su/V9b55SEg/parentssignup
To join our email list for more information about our future workshops, please sign-up HERE -
Visit our website - BCSS Cape Center
https://www.bergen.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1460
Hope to see you soon!! Feel free to reach out to me at the BCSS CAPE Resource Center if you have any questions/concerns, etc. 201-343-6000 x 4067 or by email at linwie@bergen.org.
All the best,
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Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Letter
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has a hotline for family/ provider relations. This hotline gives you the chance to communicate your concerns about a provider and voice any criticisms about care. Please use the link below to read the letter from DDD.
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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!
