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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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People with disabilities deserve only one "R” word… RESPECT! Click here to see The Arc’s Respect Video.

Current Events/Issues/Announcements...

We are proud to announce we have joined TD Bank’s Affinity Membership Program. Open an account at TD Bank and they will make a donation to The Arc of Bergen and Passaic. If you already have a TD Bank account, visit your local branch and ask to have your account included in the program. Click here for more information and a $50 coupon for a new account.

A new iPhone app is available to help parents organize the process of the individualized education plan (IEP). The free app‚ which can also be used on the iPod Touch‚ is called the IEP Checklist and can create categories for "current performance"‚ "annual goals" and legal requirements. You can download the IEP Checklist app at the iTunes store.

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.

Tickets are still on sale for this year’s Calendar Raffle! Click here to see who has won so far!

The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties’ 19th Annual Golf Classic raises over $49,000. Click here for more information.