NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is an excellent source of information and connection on mental illness,
including the individual disorders mentioned in this fact sheet. NAMI’s website
and toll-free helpline are available in English and Spanish.
Toll-free Helpline: 1.800.950.6264
http://www.naminj.org
Family Voices
This group aims to achieve family-centered care” for all children with special
needs. Family Voices provides families with the “tools to make informed
decisions” about healthcare and education, build partnerships between families
and their service providers and serve as a trusted resource on healthcare. They
also help families learn to advocate for improved policies to best serve children
with special needs. One of their main goals is to empower young people with
disabilities so that they may become self-advocates for various causes that affect
those with special needs.
https://familyvoices.org
I’m Determined Transition Support
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, friend, OT, or just someone who loves a young
person with a disability, your support is vital. I’m Determined knows that
everyone is at different points of their journey to self-determination. Find tools to
support the one you love in the best way for both of you.
Check out https://www.imdetermined.org
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
This website has fact sheets on intellectual disabilities, links to resources related to infants and toddlers and school age children. It offers tips for parents and educators and links to other organizations that support individuals with intellectual disabilities. http://www.parentcenterhub.org
Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due To School Closings
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Learning Resource Center Network
Have you heard of the Learning Resource Center Network? They have materials and resources to support the education of students with disabilities, helping them to succeed and to achieve in the least restrictive environment. The centers provide regional and targeted professional development and technical assistance to educators and families of students with disabilities. It is a project of the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education funded through IDEA Part funds. Check out the website for more information https://www.nj.gov/education/lrc
In our area, the Learning Resource Center-North serves Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Counties. It is located at 7 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 201 East Orange, NJ 07017
Contact: (973) 414-4491 – LRC General Service (073) 414 – 4496 Fax Number
Email: lrcnorth@doe,nj,gov
School Year Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m – 5 p.m.
Extended Hours: Thursday: 9 a.m – 7p.m.
Unfortunately the physical location for the Northern Satellite Learning Resource Center is closed until further notice.
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