Additional Resources for Families
2009
CAPE Special Services Resource Center to Open 1/5/09!
The mission of the CAPE Special Services Resource Center
is to promote Collaboration, Access, Planning and Education among the special needs community.
The CAPE Center serves individuals from infancy through adulthood as a central point of contact for guidance and connection to accessible and appropriate services, information, education and resources for people with disabilities.
The Center is committed to helping individuals and families access the system of services to enrich all aspects of life.
Please visit their website which is up and running.
http://bcss.bergen.org
Care to Share Support Network, Inc.
Presents Their Second
Respite Care Connection Fair
for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Thursday – January 15, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 pm
(Adults Only Please)
*The earlier you arrive the more time you will have to meet the providers
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MEET & INTERVIEW
POTENTIAL IN-HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDERS!
The Bridgewater Senior Center
455 Somerville Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
$25 Per Person or $10 per person for Respite Care Members (cash or check)
Admission Includes:
Providers information summaries & opportunity to interview providers
1 Year access to information on providers we recruit from all fairs throughout the year. (*Certain terms and conditions apply)
Attend additional recruitment fairs throughout the year at a reduced rate (*Rates may vary based on location)
Register now to receive your information summary on-site
RSVP to: Tina Rear - tina@caretosharenj.org or (908) 450-5691
Care to Share Support Network, Inc. will only serve as a referral service, and neither endorses, sponsors nor represents these providers. Families and the providers they meet are solely responsible for conducting their own interviews, reference checks and personalized training to accommodate their family’s needs. Because there are a limited number of providers at each fair, Care to Share is not responsible for ensuring that every family will recruit a provider. It is your responsibility to recruit a provider. Providers have the right to choose which families they support and are available on a first come first serve basis.
520 Route East, Third Floor * Bridgewater * NJ * 08807 * 908-450-5691 * www.caretosharenj.org
Division of Disabilities 2008 Resource Guide available on line:








ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z:
Assessment, Diagnosis and More
Los Trastornos Del Espectro De Autismo De la A a la Z:
Toda la Informacion Que Quiere
ABCD Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (Advocacy)
ACNJ Association for Children of New Jersey
American Speech-Language Hearing Center
Asthma Coalition of New Jersey (Pediatric/Adult) English / Spanish
Autism Society of America (ASA) Launches Spanish Section on Web Site
Babies Need YOU....Click here for the flyer
Camp Ramapo has openings for their summer camp
Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (CPNJ)
CFIT Caring for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. -- Post Adoption Counseling Services Call 201-261-2800
CDC info on warning signs of autism and other developmental disabilities.
Deaf / Hearing Impaired (English / Spanish)
DDD Division of Developmental Disabilities
DHSS Dept. Health & Senior Services
Division of Disabilities 2008 Resource Guide available on line:
The Dimension of Attention from ALLKINDSOFMINDS.ORG, a non-profit institute for the understanding of differences in learning
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program
Early Intervention System (EIS)
Educational Consultant Training Program for teachers working with children with cochlear implants
Education Rights of Immigrant Students & Families
Educational Translating Services, meeting the needs of non-english speaking families
Family Cost Participation Policies and Procedures
Family Voices Spring 2006 Newsletter
Federal Outlook for Exceptional Children
Free Hotline For Air Travelers with Disabilities
GRASP The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (English/Spanish versions available)
Hearing Screening and Diagnostic Audiologic Testing
Information on "Grace's Law" - Click here for a reprint of the information
Internet Based Family Support Group
John Tracy Clinic Free services worldwide for parents of infants
and preschool children with hearing loss
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children
NICHCY - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Northeast Regional Early Intervention Programs
NJ CART - NJ Coalition for the Advancement of Assistive and Rehab Technology
Parent to Parent / New Jersey Statewide Parent to Parent Staff Listing
Pediatric Hearing Health Care Directory
Project AWARE (Autistic People Working Assisted by Real Employers)
Resources and Down Syndrome (growth chart)
Resources for Including Children with Special Needs in Child Care
SAFE PLACE (973) 962-0055 Center for Family Resources, Ringwood NJ
SibNet and SibKids Internet Listserv
SICC State Interagency Coordinating Council
SNAP Special Needs Advocate for Parents (888)310-9889
SPAN Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
SPAN Club de Padres / Parent's Place (English and Spanish)
SPAN Resource Parent information
SPAN's October 10th Newsletter with links information and resources (pdf)
SPAN's December 12th Newsletter with links information and resources (pdf)
Special Needs Fund Application
(PDF
(Printable) version 9 pages)
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Success Stories for CEC’s Annual Budget Book
acrobat reader may be required, click on link above and follow to get the free reader version
Technologies and communication options for children with hearing loss
The Judy Center for Down Syndrome
The Law and Disability an e-Newsletter from Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, Attorneys at Law
The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community
Theracare of Northern New Jersey
Tips to make the transition to school easier
Understanding the Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool (PDF version) (On-Line version)
WYCOFF YMCA Special Needs Shining Stars and Billie's Buddies for Children with Down Syndrome
Zerotothree.org/schoolreadiness/
-HELPS (Helping Early Language and Play Skills)
*Passaic Group*
Play group for 2-3 year old in cooperation with the Center for Family Resources Early Intervention Program
Call Terry Kovach 973-728-8744
-Special Times Program, where children with special needs learn & have fun.
*Passaic Group*
contact Terry Kovach for information on activities 973-728-8744





The Family seems to be the most
effective and economical system for fostering and sustaining the child’s
development.
Without family involvement, intervention is likely to be
unsuccessful, And what few effects are achieved are likely to disappear once the intervention is
discontinued. — Urie Bronfenbrenner











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