The Arc of Union County

Caring for someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) comes with unique joys and challenges, and you don’t have to go through it alone. The Arc of Union County invites you to Chit Chat, a supportive space for parents and guardians like you to connect, share experiences, and gain encouragement. 🤝 What to Expect: Open discussions Emotional support Resource sharing Encouragement from those who understand 📅 Date: October 10, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:30pm-8pm 📍 Location: 1181 Rt. 22 East, Mountainside, NJ 💬 Cost: Free! Come as you are and leave uplifted. Let’s navigate this journey together. #ParentSupport #IDDCommunity #ChitChat #TheArcOfUnionCounty #CaregiverSupport #YouAreNotAlone

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” Everyone deserves the chance to have meaningful work, including people with disabilities. Did you know only 22.5% of people with disabilities were employed last year? Creating accessible workplaces isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart move! It can boost productivity, open up new markets, and help businesses thrive. Learn more about #NDEAM on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eH7Te4nW

To all celebrating, we wish you a year of kindness, peace, and good health. Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯🏵️ #RoshHashanah #Shanahtovah

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and we want to clear up some common stereotypes about people with Down syndrome. ➡️ Swipe to learn what’s true and what’s not. If you learned something new, like this post! Think your friends would find it helpful? Share it ↗️ to spread the word! Thank you to the National Down Syndrome Society for these facts! #NationalDownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeAwareness

Imagine being on a waiting list for your entire life. Due to inadequate funding, hundreds of thousands of people across the country, like William, are stuck on Medicaid waiting lists and can’t get access to the services they need. Congress can and MUST do better. Help William and the hundreds and thousands of people stuck on waiting lists by taking a minute to act—send a message to Congress that #CareCantWait! https://bit.ly/4e1bKfk #WeActWednesday

Join Us in Celebration of 75 Years! The Arc of Union County is commemorating 75 years of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families on Friday, October 18th! Join us for a night of celebration at our Casino Night event. Consider becoming a sponsor or placing an ad in our commemorative journal. Journal ads are an excellent way to showcase your business, congratulate an awardee, or pay tribute to a loved one. Your support will create a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Let's come together to make a positive impact!

Caring for someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) comes with unique joys and challenges, and you don’t have to go through it alone. The Arc of Union County invites you to Chit Chat, a supportive space for parents and guardians like you to connect, share experiences, and gain encouragement. 🤝 What to Expect: Open discussions Emotional support Resource sharing Encouragement from those who understand 📅 Date: October 10, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:30pm-8pm 📍 Location: 1181 Rt. 22 East, Mountainside, NJ 💬 Cost: Free! Come as you are and leave uplifted. Let’s navigate this journey together. #ParentSupport #IDDCommunity #ChitChat #TheArcOfUnionCounty #CaregiverSupport #YouAreNotAlone

Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli presented a proclamation to Sam Abdallah from The Arc of Union County, celebrating the agency's 75th anniversary. The mayor emphasized the vital role The Arc plays in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, highlighting our dedication and impactful work within the community. He congratulated the organization on reaching this significant milestone and expressed appreciation for our continued commitment to enhancing the lives of those we serve. Thank you, Mayor Mirabelli. #Thearcofunioncounty #Springfieldnj #MountainsideNJ

Hit the jackpot💰at our 75th Anniversary Casino Night! Join us for dinner and cocktails as we celebrate the vibrant lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities! #thearcofunioncounty #idd #anniversary

Holding on to summer days! 🌞🛶 Individuals from room 1,2,3, and Bridges to Employment wanted to challenge the Rahway River. Off we went to the Cranford Canoe Club, and we did the canoeing on the Rahway River. 4 teams worked together by communicating/working on strategies to keep the canoe straight to the right direction w/everyone having their own paddle. They had a blast doing this on a beautiful summer morning. Thank you for everyone who helped me make this trip happened. Thank you! #theArcofUnioncounty #idd #cranfordnj #rahwayriver #SpringfieldNJ #NJ