Save The Date:
The 22nd Annual Golf Classic
October 1, 2012
The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties
is a private not-for profit organization of families, self advocates,
professionals and community members dedicated to assisting individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc is a membership organization
affiliated with The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc of the United States.
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Current Events/Issues/Announcements...
On April 26th The Arc joined with the Becker family and people across the country to blow bubbles for autism in an attempt to break the Guinness World record. Over 200 Arc participants and staff from across the agency gathered at the Hoehne Center, Central Bergen Center, South Bergen Center and Arc’s headquarters office to blow bubbles from 1:15 to 1:16pm. 37,000 people were needed to break the record. While we don’t yet know if the effort was successful, we are happy to have participated in raising awareness of autism and we had lots of fun doing it!
The Bergen County Division of Community Transportation is holding its annual Public Hearing on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Administration Building, Freeholder Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Hackensack, NJ.
They are encouraging individuals and service providers to present written testimony at the Hearing. Please be sure to bring 10 copies with you to the Hearing. You will be called up to present your testimony on a first-come first-serve basis.
Please email Eleanor Contreras at econtreras@co.bergen.nj.us if you plan to attend or have any questions.
If you are unable attend but wish to send written comments; please send them to: Bergen County Division of Community Transportation, Att. Rudy Pasterczyk, 178 Essex St., Lodi, NJ 07644.
A copy of the application for NJ Transit funds is available for viewing at the Johnson Library in Hackensack during the two-week period prior to the Hearing.
Autism Family Services of NJ presents their Spring Autism Webinar Series. Upcoming topics include:
- Sexuality Instruction and ASD: What Behavior Analysts Need to Know
- Proactive Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behavior
- Transportation For more information or to register, CLICK HERE.
Advocates for Alternatives & New Jersey Developmental Disabilities Planning Institute presents Self-Directed Survey Preparation, which provides an opportunity to learn how supports and services will be determined for DDD-eligible individuals as they transition to adult life.
This presentation is for individuals who are eligible for Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) services. It is a forum to clarify the Developmental Disabilities Resource Tool (DDRT). This is the phone survey used by DDD to determine an individual’s level of need. A review of the DDRT will be presented, examples will be given of individuals who are currently self-directing, and time will be allotted for questions and answers.
Registration is free. Space is limited. To register or for more information on locations and times call Cheryl at 800-372-6510.
Tom Baffuto, Executive Director for The Arc of New Jersey, testified at the Assembly Budget hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
CLICK HERE to see the video.
Kathy Walsh, President/CEO and Mark VanderWerf, Self-Advocate testified at the NJ Senate Budget hearing to ask the Legislature to support the funding in Governor’s proposed budget for Vocational Rehabilitation programs such as the Arc’s programs in Hackensack and Elmwood Park. CLICK HERE to read Kathy's testimony summary. CLICK HERE to read her full testimony.
Ralph Mastrangelo, Jr. Immediate past Chair Arc Board of Trustees provides testimony at NJ Senate Budget hearing on March 13, 2012 in support of a 3% adjustment to cover the true cost of care for residential and day programs. CLICK HERE to read his testimony.
Starting July 2012, services for children with intellectual or developmental disabilities will be transfered from The Department of Human Services to The Department of Children and Families.CLICK HERE to learn more about the changes.
Autism NOW is a new national information and resource center created by The Arc and funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities, their families and professionals in the field. Through a comprehensive website and various projects such as free Webinars and summits across the country, the center aims to empower individuals on the autism spectrum by offering them high-quality information in a central location which they can use to make better choices about how they live their lives. Visit the website, www.autismnow.org, for more information.
Do you know your waiting list number? The State of New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) recently sent out letters to all families in the PRIORITY Category of the waiting list telling them what number they are on the waiting list. If you do not receive a letter by October 22nd and believe you are in the priority category, please contact Denbigh Shelton at the Arc of NJ- DShelton@arcnj.org or (732) 246-2525, ext. 49. She will try to help you sort this out with DDD.
Go where you need to go with NJFindARide. NJFindARide website enables people to search an electronic database of transportation providers to find a ride when they do not have easy, reliable access to transportation. By entering origin and destination information and some key travel information, you are given a list of providers who may be able to meet your needs. Visit www.njfindaride.org to learn more.
The Arc of the United States is partnering with ABILITY Magazine to raise awareness about disability issues and the resources available to people with disabilities and their families. Using celebrity interviews and human interest stories, ABILITY Magazine not only builds awareness but encourages full participation in community life. Thanks to this partnership, all affiliated chapters and members of The Arc are being offered a one-year, free subscription to the digital version of ABILITY Magazine. Sign up today and enter coupon code "Arc" to receive your free subscription.
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The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties: 223 Moore Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601
Tel: 201.343.0322 Fax:
201.343.0401 e-mail: arc@arcbp.com
On April 26th The Arc joined with the Becker family and people across the country to blow bubbles for autism in an attempt to break the Guinness World record. Over 200 Arc participants and staff from across the agency gathered at the Hoehne Center, Central Bergen Center, South Bergen Center and Arc’s headquarters office to blow bubbles from 1:15 to 1:16pm. 37,000 people were needed to break the record. While we don’t yet know if the effort was successful, we are happy to have participated in raising awareness of autism and we had lots of fun doing it!
