Events : Children's Advocacy : Programs : The Arc of New Jersey

Advocacy with Adara

Advocacy with Adara is a biweekly chat on Facebook Live about a topic related to special education and services for children with IDD.

There's no need to register, just visit our Facebook page every other Monday at 12pm.

Alternatives to Guardianship

October 20th
School Discipline When Your Child Has an IEP

November 3rd
County Roadmaps from The Family Institute

November 17th
Review of Children's Advocacy Program

December 1st
Winter Activities and Ideas

December 15th
Getting Ready for Transition

January 12th
Overview of DDD Changes for 18-21 Year Olds

January 26th
Special Education Mediation

February 9th
How Do IDEA's Categories of Disability affect the IEP?

February 23rd
Preparing for Your Annual IEP Meeting

March 9th
The Variety of Special Education Classrooms and Their Acronyms

March 23th
Inclusion in Special Education

April 6th
Department of Health Services for Children with IDD

April 20th
5 Pillars of Early Intervention

May 4th
Being an Effective Advocate for Your Child

May 18th
Preparing for Summer Break

June 1st

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2025 Webinar Schedule

Lost in Transition: Understanding ‘Failure to Thrive’ in Teens and Young Adults with IDD

Join us on Wednesday January 21st, 2026 at 12:00 PM for an empowering webinar featuring Lisa Ford, the Senior Director of the Family Institute at The Arc of New Jersey. Sometimes it feels like a teen or young adult with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) just... stop moving forward. Maybe they’ve lost interest in things they used to enjoy, struggle with motivation, or seem stuck in routines that no longer work for them. We’ll look at why this happens, how to spot the signs early, and ways families, educators, and support teams can help young people re-engage, build confidence, and find new paths forward.
Creative Options Regina

Join us for this extremely informative webinar on Friday February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM featuring Kristyn White from Creative Options Regina and Natalya Mason from the Division of Social Accountability of the University of Saskatchewan. They will show a presentation on disability, sexuality, talking with families and caregivers about sexual identity, pronouns, and gender, as well as supporting teens and young adults with comprehensive sexual health education.
Why Game U?

Join Brett Winters from Game U on Thursday February 12th, 2026 at 12:00 PM, for this exciting webinar on how to learn about GameU’s 1:1 Technology. All the classes are designed to support students of all ages and abilities. Join this dynamic educational presentation and discover how GameU empowers students through engaging, one-on-one live online lessons led by industry professionals.
Empowering Athletes of All Abilities: A Conversation with Dan Minko

Join us on Wednesday March 4th, 2026 at 12:00 PM for an inspiring and informative session with Dan Minko, co-founder of Spectrum Sports, an inclusive sports and fitness program that focuses on helping individuals of all abilities get active and engaged.

In this webinar, Dan will share his journey—starting with his early volunteer work at the Special Olympics and continuing through his career as a teacher and now as a leader in the inclusive sports world. He’ll discuss how Spectrum Sports uses basic sports skills, obstacle courses, fitness activities, and games to support athletes in a safe, social, and loving environment.

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