The Arc is a private not for profit organization for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.
223 Moore St.t Hackensack NJ
Joined July 2010
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Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
Our CEO, Katy Neas, met with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon alongside coalition partners to talk about the future of federal programs that support students with disabilities. We are grateful for every opportunity to highlight the importance of the Dept. of Education.
A coalition of disability advocates met with @SecMcMahon to discuss the future and importance of federal programs for students with disabilities.
Read the statement 🔗ncld.co/4pJ1VbQ
@COPAA, @CECAdvocacy, @LearnerEquity @NDSC, @TheArcUS, & the Autism Society of America
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
The Arc of New Jersey is starting a Youth Advisory Board! The next generation of advocates is out there so come join the meetings and learn how to be an effective advocate in New Jersey!!
Register here: bit.ly/YAB1
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
📣 Upcoming Webinars
Join us for free virtual sessions designed to help families plan ahead and better understand supports and services in NJ:
📅 1/15/26 bit.ly/specialneedstrusts1
📅 1/27/26 bit.ly/specialneedstrusts2
📅2/10/26 bit.ly/njcatservices
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
Work requirements are rules that would make some people prove they are working or doing certain job-related activities in order to keep their Medicaid coverage. Tell your members of Congress to say no Medicaid to restrictions! bit.ly/4gTilcp #ProtectMedicaid
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On Tuesday, Congress took a step toward advancing $880 billion in budget cuts that would target Medicaid. This threatens essential health care and services for children and adults with disabilities. But more votes need to happen, and we can still stop this. ⬇️
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Exec Dir Tom Baffuto was honored to attend a post-Budget Address reception on Tues hosted by the Governor's Office in Trenton. Tom spoke to & connected with many members of both the Administration & the Legislature. Pictured here w/ @LouGreenwald, @SpeakerCoughlin, @GovMurphy
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
The House of Reps is voting soon on a bill that will start a process to cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call NOW & tell them not to take away health care & essential services from millions of people wit disabilities: bit.ly/3D8eVES
ALT Blue background with white and yellow text that says "Take Action Now. Protect Medicaid."
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
“For many, visiting the airport is a routine step in their journey. For children and adults with IDD, however, the intense lights, loud sounds and bustling crowds can make the airport an intimidating and stressful place,”
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Up to 85% of people w/intellectual & developmental disabilities are unemployed. The Arc is working to change that. We partnered w/@HomeDepot to help them update their hiring process to be more inclusive & remove barriers. Learn how: thearc.org/blog/the-home-dep…
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
#MilestoneMonday: Build a Healthy Brain! Quality “serve & return” interactions from caregivers build a strong foundation for healthy brain development, while stress can be detrimental to a child’s brain development, according to a KSPS documentary.
Watch: pbs.org/video/building-healt…
ALT Mother plays one-on-one with her baby
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
Join us for an improv class with SKIT tomorrow!
Register here: arcnj.org/information/health…
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#TransitionTuesday: Check out this student rubric for #IEP participation from our friends at @IMD_VDOE in Virginia.
This tool helps family members gauge how much their child understands and needs to learn about the IEP process. imdetermined.org/tool/studen…
#EducationForAll #YAFC
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Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
Preparing for life after high school can be challenging, but OAR is here to help! This guidebook provides great tips and resources for autistic teens and their parents navigating the transition to adulthood.
Download or order your free copy today! i.mtr.cool/cjplfatxff
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
Stay Covered with NJ FamilyCare:
- 30 Days to Return your packet
- 90 Days to be Reconsidered
If you no longer qualify for Coverage:
- 60 Days to request a Fair Hearing
- 120 Days to Enroll in low cost GetCoveredNJ.org coverage
Contact NJCA: bit.ly/NJCAHealthcare
Arc Bergen-Passaic retweeted
Congrats to @ARCBP on their Shining Stars Chef Dinner which was held last week at White Beeches Country Club in Haworth. The event included incredible food prepared by world class chefs. The Arc of NJ's Exec Director Tom Baffuto is pictured with representatives from the Chapter.
