Established in 1949, The Arc of New Jersey is a civil and human rights advocacy organization committed to community inclusion for all individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. The Arc of New Jersey is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of the United States, and community-based services are available statewide through a strong network of local county chapters.
The Arc of New Jersey's PUBLIC POLICY AND FACT SHEETS
SCHOOL IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HURT
National Disability Rights Network releases report, School is Not Supposed to Hurt, that provides an overview of the disturbingly limited progress made during 2009 to prevent and reduce restraint and seclusion in schools throughout the nation.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Special Needs Trust Workshop offered free of charge at the Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families.
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT LISTENING TOUR
From January through March, 2010 the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) will be conducting a Disability Listening Tour across the country on disability employment. The Disability Policy Collaboration (DPC), the primary public policy arm of The Arc of the United States, has compiled Talking Points and Supporting Data to assist those who wish to participate.
The New Jersey Listening Session date is March 3rd and will be held in Boston, MA. Registration and Comment period for the Boston session is February 3 - March 5, 2010, and can be completed at the Disability Listening Tour web site.
Tax assistance links for citizens with disabilities:
GovBenefits.Org Tax Help for People with Disabilities
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
IRS Publication: Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
UHP IS LEAVING NEW JERSEY'S MEDICAID MANAGED CARE SYSTEM
It has been announced that UHP (University Health Plans) is leaving New Jersey's Medicaid Managed Care System as of March 1, 2010, which will impact some of the state's citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. View the bulletin below for more detailed information:
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
The Arc of New Jersey would like to know what issues are important to you so that we can shape our advocacy priorities and tailor our programs, events and information to your needs and interests. Please take a minute to complete our confidential online survey.
Legal Notice
As a plaintiff in the case Disability Rights New Jersey, et al v. New Jersey Department of Education, The Arc of New Jersey is posting a Notice of Disclosure of Student Records to allow all interested parties to obtain relevant documents. The notice is also available in Spanish.
