SPF-SEPAG UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 12TH



Here's a List of Special Education related resources, events and updates going on this week:


Monday, Mar. 13th

  • 10m, The ARC of NJ-Physical Therapy in School. Join every Monday at 10am on Facebook Live for a brief chat with Michael Pearson Jr., Director of Children's Advocacy at The Arc of New Jersey. Each week, Michael will discuss a topic related to special education and share helpful tips and resources for families. No registration is necessary, just visit the link above every Monday at 10am.
  • 7pm-9pm, SPAN-Families, Schools & the Power of "We": This is an opportunity to meet virtually to exchange information and to discuss emerging topics and to learn about new initiatives.

Tuesday, Mar. 14th

Wednesday, Mar. 15th

  • 4pm, Scotch Plains Library-Read with a Therapy Dog: Our a Therapy Animal Program is geared for students in grades K-5 who want to practice their reading skills! This program is ideal for not just emerging readers, but all readers!
  • 7pm, BCSS Cape Center-Just the Basics: Guardianship for Individuals with Disabilities: Part 1. Ray Falcon, Esq., partner, Falcon Law Group will address the roles and responsibilities of being a guardian for an individual with developmental and/or other disabilities. This workshop will focus on the basics of guardianship.
  • 7:15-9:45-The Westfield Parent Teacher Council Special Education Committee Presents:The 28th AnnualAwareness Expo (In person at Edison Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, NJ). The Awareness Expo is open to the public and free of charge.
  • 7:30pm, JCC of Central NJ-2023 Pre-Tax-Day Seminar with Liz Kinstlinger: Register here to learn about Tax Deductions and Credits for Special Needs Families.

Thursday, Mar. 16t


Friday Mar. 17th

  • Register by 3/17-Sight Unseen Exhibit at Kean University -Sight Unseen presents work by the world's most accomplished blind photographers as they explore ideas about the nature of seeing. Great art, it has been said, is not a product of the eyes, but of the mind.


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March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Developmental Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to increase awareness of the daily obstacles faced by these individuals and their families. This month is also a chance to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with developmental disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives.Here's some educational info from the ARC of NJ about Developmental Disabilities awareness month.


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