Important Resources to Know:

⚖️Federal Funded State Agencies & Laws

NJ Department of Education http://www.state.nj.us/education/ 

NJ Department of Education, Offices of Special Education http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/ 

Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/parents/

IDEA https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ 

Americans with Disabilities Act https://www.ada.gov/ 

NJ Administrative Code 6A:14 https://www.state.nj.us/education/code/current/title6a/chap14.pdf 

The Right to Special Education in New Jersey (an Education Law Center guide) https://edlawcenter.org/assets/files/pdfs/publications/Rights_SpecialEducation_Guide%20TL.pdf 

SPAN (Statewide Parent Advocacy Network) https://spanadvocacy.org

🌎Non-profit Organizations 

Learning Ally http://www.learningally.org 

Mercer County Family Support Organization http://www.mercerfso.org/ 

New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education https://www.njcie.org 

Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org 

New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence https://njace.us

Progressive Center for Independent Living Home | Progressive Center for Independent Living | People Living with Disabilities in Mercer & Hunterdon County New Jersey 

🏅Professional Advocates & Special Education Law Firms

Wright’s Law https://www.wrightslaw.com/

Hinkle Prior & Fischer Attorneys https://hinkle1.com/

Advancing Opportunities  Advancing Opportunities | Nonprofit in NJ for those with Disabilities 

 

👥Special Needs Providers and at Home Help

*Past Presenter* State Case Manager Kelly Borden - kborden@mcsssd.us

Behavior Therapy Associates Serving New Jersey Families Since 1979 | Behavior Therapy Associates 

Sovereign Care Services ABA Therapy | ABA Services | North Brunswick, NJ 

Ready Set Grow [Occupational, Physical, Social Skills] Ready Set Grow Pediatric Occupational Therapy 

Speech Tree Center The Speech Tree | Speech, Feeding, and ABA Therapy in New Jersey 

Amazing Strides [D.D.D Provider] Our Services – Amazing Strides 

🏆Clubs and Activities

Mercer Bulldogs Hockey team (no experience needed!) (4) Mercer Bulldogs Special Hockey | Facebook 

Special Olympics NJ Sports 

YMCA (Swim Classes) Aquatics/Swim Lessons | Hamilton Area YMCA 

E.S.Y. - Extended School Year
& ADA Guidelines

📚 IEP Families - Helpful Links
Enlaces útiles para familias con IEP
Understanding IEPs: How does all this work?
I.D.E.A & FAPE - You have to know what they mean
Expectations Before-and-After your IEP Meeting
IEP Meeting Checklist - Stay Prepared!
Make sure your child's IEP is filled with S.M.A.R.T Goals
Transition Planning Tips!

🎒 504 Families - Helpful Links
Enlaces útiles para familias con Plan 504
What is a 504 Plan?
Important parts of a 504 Plan
504 Meeting Prep List
Your Rights with a 504 Plan
504 Plan VS. IEP