PEOPLE WITH AUTISM CAN HAVE IT NOTATED ON THEIR LICENSE.
The West Windsor Police Department has created a registry for our community members that are Autistic or have another communication disability in efforts to give police quick access to critical information about a person who is registered in an emergency situation.
Above please find the special needs registry for Middlesex Residents (Plainsboro) that offers a similar service to West Windsor.
Upcoming Events: September 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 18th
On 9/8, join the Arc virtually to learn more about Medicaid. For more information and/or to register, please see the link above.
The Arc NJ will be hosting a webinar on 9/9 beginning at 12 regarding planning for your loved one for special needs. For more information and/or to register, please find the link above.
SPAN will be hosting a webinar on 9/11 from 6:30-7:30pm regarding transition planning for your loved ones. For more information and/or to register, please find the link above.
SPAN will be hosting a webinar on 9/18 from 12:00-1:00pm regarding transportation issues and employment for people with disabilities. For more information and/or to register, please find the link above.
On 9/12 Princeton Special Sports will be hosting an adaptive pizza and dance party. Registration closes on 9/9. Please find more information above.
Life Through Different Lenses (LTDL) is a peer group run by the Progressive Center for Independent Living (PCIL). They have two groups on 9/15 (picnic) & 9/16 (Desert Island). For more information on PCIL & events, please see the link above.
In this webinar, staff from Shore Medical Center will share how they’ve transformed their emergency department and lab to be more inclusive and sensory-friendly for pediatric and adult patients. This will be on 9/16 and hosted by CLEP. For more information and/or to register, please find the link above.
Review events hosted by the CAPE center for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Some of these things include caregiver peer group support.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) will be hosting welcome sessions virtually twice a quarter (September, January, April, and July). To find out more information and/or to register, please find the link above.
Drexel University's Autism Institute provides a monthly support group for fathers who have children with autism. For more information and/or to register, please find the link above.
The Youth Partnership is held every Thursday 5:30-7:30pm. This is for youth. For more information, see below.
The Progressive Center for Independent Living (PCIL) will be hosting "Life Through Different Lenses" peer support group. For more information about these sessions and to register, please see the above.
"Where do I start?"
Please use the links below to explore transition "to dos", a sample transition timeline, an acronym sheet and other resources that may come up with transition planning.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) & Family Support Organizations (FSOs)
Mercer County Residents ONLY:
Middlesex County Residents ONLY:
One big update is that since ABLE accounts were established under a 2014 law, they have been limited to individuals with disabilities that onset prior to age 26. With the change, eligibility will expand starting in 2026 to include anyone with disabilities that present by age 46.
Above please find more information regarding a hotline the Department of Human Services is launching for parents to call to speak with other parents who have navigated the transition to adulthood with their own children.
To the right please explore various resources that may be helpful for transition planning.
Other Upcoming Events:
The Arc of New Jersey- Planning for Adult Life hosts "Webinar Wednesdays" and other webinars each month on various transition topics. Please use the above link to see various options and/or register.
Special Needs Funding Coach mission is to provide resources, answers, and expertise for funding special needs life planning. Please find the above link with updated webinars they offer throughout the year.
Starting September 7th 2022, SPAN will be hosting a "Youth Chat" for ages 14-26 years old. Please see the link above if interested to register.
The NJ Self Advocacy Project is a program through the ARC that promotes advocacy and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Please see the above for events and other information.
Past Events: