OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER



Welcome to Fall and Welcome to the Association for Special Children & Families E-newsletter.


The staff at ASCF have been busy planning for the beginning of our new year.  We have some new and exciting programs coming this year, October 2026 to September 2027.


Please check out our Workshops each month in this newsletter and on our website.  


There are 2 separate Workshops on Wednesday October 14th. Follow the links to register below:


The first Workshop is: YOUR RIGHTS STILL STAND. Presented by Tammi Kaminski, HPC Co-Director and ASCF's Parent Consultant, Phoebe Glassner-Meade.


Also check out the workshop presented by the Law Firm of Hinkle, Prior, Fischer and Oberweis.  ADVOCATING FOR AN APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT

AND RELATED SERVICES.

There will be time for questions and answers on this topic. The Law Firm can answer general questions only.


The virtual Art Auction fundraiser scheduled for October 22nd has been postponed. Stay tuned for further information.


Enjoy our newsletter and have a great month. 

Happy Halloween🎃


Sincerely,


The ASCF Staff


Julie, Tammi, Terry, Meredith, Dennis, Sean, Phoebe, Corie and Matthew

You can round up your purchases to whole dollars with a designation that the change is for ASCF. For more information and to register, please click on the button below.
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FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS


Our FREE workshops are open to all families, professionals and caregivers!


For more information about our workshops, please visit our website by clicking the link below.

ADVOCATING FOR AN APPROPRIATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT

AND RELATED SERVICES


FREE Zoom meeting from the Law Firm of Hinkle, Prior, Fischer and Oberweis.

Sponsored by ASCF.


Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:30 pm


Register in advance by clicking the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We look forward to our participation!


Please visit our website for more information.
Advocating for an Appropriate Placement


YOUR RIGHTS STILL STAND!


This workshop will be presented by ASCF's HPC Co-Director, Tammi Kaminski and ASCF's Parent Consultant Phoebe Glassner-Meade.




They will cover IDEA, updates with Federal Changes and NJ's June 2026 (PRISE) Parent Rights in Special Education. There is a link to the June 2026 PRISE below.


This workshop will also be held on:



Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm


Please click on the button below to register:
Your Rights Still Stand



The workshop below is presented by an Attorney at the Law Firm of Hinkle, Prior, Fischer & Oberweis.

More information and a registration link will be forthcoming.


Turning 18: What Every Parent of a Child with Disabilities Needs to Know


Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm/via Zoom
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VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS


DAD CHAT


Join this virtual Dad's group on the second Monday of each month at 8:00 pm. 


Please email Dennis at dennis@ascfamily.org or call us at

973-728-8744

with your email address and phone number to register.


Click the button above for more information on our website.

ACTIVITIES

To register for the Gaming Club, please click on the button below the flyer.
Register for Gaming

RESOURCES

JUNE 2026 EDITION OF PRISE

Parental Rights In Special Education


Click on the button below to view the new edition of PRISE:
PRISE

For more information, visit their website.

DISCLAIMER:

The Association for Special Children and Families does not provide or give legal or medical advice.


DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD:

La Asociación para Niños y Familias Especiales no proporciona ni brinda asesoramiento legal o médico.

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