Round Lake Inclusion Program

06/04/2025

A fellow Round Lake family shared this resource! If you are interested, feel free to head to the link below:
https://siblingsupportgroup.aidaform.com/registration-form

02/24/2025

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the Special Needs Resource Fair at the JCC of Central NJ! We’re so proud of the work they’re doing!

02/05/2025

Sharing for any who might be interested.

JCC of Central new Jersey 2025 Special Needs Resource Fair
Sunday, February 23
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Wide variety of specialties including:
ABA and behavior programs
Assistive technology
Adaptive recreation and fitness
Adult services
Educational programs and post-secondary
Financial support
Inclusive summer camps
Special needs lawyers
Special needs dentists
Special needs medial providers
Support coordination
Supported employment
Residential services
Therapeutic supports

Register by clicking the following link.

We are committed to including people of all abilities, backgrounds, denominations, gender identity and religious affiliations and to making our campus an accessible environment. For accommodations, please contact Beth Mitchell at [email protected].

02/03/2025

Sharing for any interested!

10/02/2024

Sharing for anyone who might be interested! You can register at the link below.

https://www.birthrightisrael.com/login?auth_tab=sign_up&org=33&utm_source=TM&utm_medium=referral_organizer&utm_content=33&utm_campaign=winter51&tripid=38473

09/20/2024

We want to share this resource for financial and legal planning from the Bergen County Special Services School Difference CAPE Center.

Register by clicking the link below.
https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M0uDWnXSS4enxw98dMT1Gw #/registration

05/07/2024

Check out these events form the Bergen County Special Services School District.

College Options For Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

May 15th @ 12pm

Presenter:
Lisa Ford
Senior Director, The Arc of NJ Family Institute

College can be a great option for students with I/DD. It takes planning. A growing number of programs offer varied opportunities to learn academic, career and independent living skills as they prepare for employment.
This webinar is geared to highlight some programs and provide resources for help students and their families to explore the possibilities.

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the following link:

https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TGU4ZK4RQYKOHrLqm_Y_lw #/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Mental Health &
The Young Person with I/DD:

May 30th @ 6pm

Presenter:

Deirdre O'Reilly, LCSW
Vice Present of the ARC of Passaic/Bergen

Mental health – we all have it! However adults with I/DD are 6 times more likely than their peers to develop a mental illness. This webinar will look at the importance of an accurate diagnosis, look at trauma risks, and seeking appropriate care and treatment. Protective and preventative strategies for developing mental wellness will be discussed, such as stress reduction, making and maintaining healthy relationships, promoting a sense of purpose, and the importance of parent self-care.

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the following link:

https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tXC44cwmRJaSKvjq53rGoA #/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting:
Parent Support Group for parents/caregivers of youth with disabilities
(Younger than 21 yrs.)

When:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the following link:

https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfuCqrTojG9CwWxp7NrAj21wUg01jIite #/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month

You are invited to a Zoom meeting:
Let's Get Together and Talk: for Parents/Caregivers of Individuals with Disabilities 21+ yrs.

When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the following link:

https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcu-hrDIsHtykkGBKsmeh3iYi44W1mFe- #/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join us the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Parenting an adult with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities presents unique challenges, as well as many joys. Join other parents/caregivers and laugh, cry and learn as you share your lived experiences. The support meetings are facilitated by Lauren Lavelle, a parent coach and special edu...

03/03/2024

Melissa Sornik will be hosting a session on Supporting Healthy Relationships Between Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Siblings with Ashley Bove, LMSW and Maratea Cantarella, LMSW on March 5th at 7:30 PM. Click this link for more information.

Raising any child can present parenting challenges. When raising siblings with vastly different needs and abilities, parents may struggle with balancing expectations, fairness, and interventions. This may fuel resentment, rivalry, and disrupt family functioning.

02/22/2023

One Hour To Go!

Round Lake Director, Aryn Barer, and Community Care Coordinator, Heather Klein, will be going live on Facebook at 5:15 PM to share a bit more about what makes inclusion so important as well as additional resources to enjoy with your family.

Make sure to follow us at https://www.facebook.com/NJY.Camps.Official/ to join!

02/22/2023

Reminder - it's Jewish Disabilities, Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month! Learn about all of the incredible resources available in our community at the JCC Special Needs Resource Fair on February 26th!

02/21/2023

February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, & Inclusion Month!

Round Lake Director, Aryn Barer, and Community Care Coordinator, Heather Klein will be going live on Facebook at 5:15 PM on Wednesday to share a bit more about what makes inclusion so important as well as additional resources to enjoy with your family.

Make sure to follow us at https://www.facebook.com/NJY.Camps.Official/ to join!