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This is a recreational program for children, ages 5 to 18 years, with special needs. It provides the opportunity for children to engage in exercise and recreation while building their self-confidence, social skills, and sense of accomplishment. This program is free to the community. For information to sign-up, click on the link above. To learn more about this program in action, enjoy this video.
Basic Rights in Special Education: Presented by SPAN
Whether you are a newcomer to the world of special education or have been involved for a while, this workshop is for you. It provides an introductory overview of the rights and responsibilities of parents/caregivers of children with special needs in the State of New Jersey. Participants will learn how to identify goals for their children, understand laws and rights granted, and learn how to advocate for children during an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting. Light refreshments will be served.
Family Partners of Morris and Sussex Counties, a Family Support Organization, is a private, family-led organization that provides support for families and children who have special mental health, emotional or behavioral challenges.
Family Partners of Morris and Sussex County
Family Partners of Morris and Sussex Counties, a Family Support Organization, is a private, family-led organization that provides support for families and children who have special mental health, emotional or behavioral challenges.
International Dyslexia Association
K2K is a group of high school students who have been inspired to "Give Back" to their community through work with special needs children. K2K mentors special needs children in all facets of ther lives.
Ms. Rose Mary Frattina, a parent and special education teacher for Grades 5 & 6 in our school district, has been involved with K2K for the past five years. She shares the following: Autism is a part of my daily life. It has been ever since my son, Sal was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. He is now 15 years old. Being a special education teacher has helped me through a lot of the “educational programs and paperwork,” but being a parent I was always searching for recreational programs.
One program I have found that helps my son socially is called, Kids to Kids! Sal is involved in many programs but this program really fits his needs and his passion for swimming.
Sal has been a participant of this program for over five years! This program was designed for a child with autism to be paired up with a buddy to participate in a recreational activity. Many activities are offered through Kids to Kids and the most important one for Sal was swimming. Every Saturday, he and his high school buddy will swim for an hour. Sal has learned the basics of swimming and has developed socially because of his buddy; it is a one on one program. The buddies —or mentors— are trained to work with the children. They develop a relationship with the child and it turns into a beautiful friendship!
Please visit Kidstokids.us and read all about this wonderful program—and please, please read “Spotlight on Laura and Sal.” That article says it all.
Morris County Project Life Saver
National Association for the Education of Young Children
New Jersey Department of Education
NJ Administrative Laws regarding Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)
This information can also be found on the NJDOE site.
NJ Children's System of Care
Perform Care is the single point of entry now to register with the Children's System of Care. CSOC provides family support services including respite and recreation.
POAC
POAC is an excellent resource specific to recreational activities, support services, and training for families of children with Autism.