A referral is a written request for an evaluation that is given to the school district when a child is suspected of having a disability and might need special education services. A referral is made after a student has gone through the Intervention and Referral Service program where weaknesses are identified and accommodations tried. A letter of referral may be written to the school principal, Supervisor of Special Education, or other appropriate school official.

Parents, school personnel and agencies concerned with the academic and emotional functioning of students can refer a student to the CST.

Within 20 calendar days of receiving a referral, the school district most hold a meeting to decide whether an evaluation will be conducted. If an evaluation will be conducted, another decision is made about the types of testing and other procedures that will be used to determine if your child needs special education services. If an evaluation will not be conducted, recommendations may be made with respect to interventions or services to be provided the student in general education.

Able Athletics

📍 Location: Scarsdale, NY

📝 Description:
Able Athletics is a sports program for children with special needs, both intellectual and physical.
Email: info@ableathletics.org
Web: ableathletics.org

Marcie's Movement SOAR run

📍 Location: Impact Zone gym - Norwood, NJ

📝 Description:
Half mile inclusive run (part of a bigger event) with race bibs, a finish line, spectators cheering, and finishers medals.

Email: MarciesMovementLLC@gmail.com

Camp Acorn

📍 Location: Mahwah, New Jersey

📝 Description:
"Camp Acorn offers enrichment programs year round for those with developmental disabilities in northern New Jersey. Our curriculum offers classes in cooking and life skills, horticulture therapy, art therapy, music and drama, sports, boot camp fitness (an adaptive exercise program), computers, and swimming. Our programs are designed to be challenging yet fun and all activities are adapted to the individual needs of each camper".

Web: https://campacorn.org/

Adaptive Zumba

📍 Location: New City, NY

📝 Description:
Children's adaptive zumba class
Web: https://weightlessny.com/classes/

Camp Abilities

📍 Location: RWJ Barnabas Field of Dreams Toms River, NJ

📝 Description:

Educational sports camp for children aged 9-21 who are blind or visually impaired.

Web: https://rwjbhfieldofdreams.com/camp-abilities/

Access for All

📍 Location: Multiple Locations

📝 Description:
This organization serves individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities, and physical access needs. The goal is to help better the quality of life for individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in everyday activities in the community. They offer many events throughout the year including: all sports teams meet with Mahwah players such as baseball, volleyball, soccer. They run a half way to Halloween dance, fashion show, Hawaiian dance, bowling events and so much more. 

Web: https://www.mahwahtwp.org/219/Access-for-All-Commission

Athletics and Outreach

📍 Location: NVE Church 75 Stivers Street,  Cresskill, NJ

📝 Description:
Basketball and crafts for FREE! Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm. Ages 4-18 years

Web: https://www.northernvalleyefc.org/outreach/athletics-and-outreach

Pony Power Therapies

📍 Location: Mahwah, NJ

📝 Description:
Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Horse Assisted Learning, Garden Assisted Learning, Forest Babies & Forest Families, All Hands In (structured group sessions for young adults to practice life, occupational and personal-social skills), and Supported Volunteering.

Web: https://www.ponypowernj.org/

Westwood Recreation

📍 Location: Westwood, NJ

📝 Description:
Basketball/Baseball/Soccer/Yoga/Cooking

Web: https://www.westwoodnj.gov/211/Special-Needs-Program

Taekwondo

📍 Location: Triumph Taekwondo, Tenafly, NJ

📝 Description:
Taekwondo lessons for special needs children.

Web: https://triumphoh.com/about-us/

We Rock the Spectrum

📍 Location: 11 Park Pl, Paramus, NJ

📝 Description:
Kid-friendly gym with a sensory-safe play area, plus arts and crafts, and a zip line.

Web: https://werockthespectrumbergen.com/

Sensory Program at Turtle Back Zoo

📍 Location: Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ

📝 Description:
Turtleback Zoo - a Sensory Friendly Morning on Saturday, April 26th from 8-10 AM (cost is $10, registration is required )
Web: https://www.turtlebackzoo.com/events/sensory-friendly-morning/

Adaptive Ski Lessons

📍 Location: Mahwah, NJ

📝 Description:
Campgaw Mountain is proud to offer an Adaptive Program for children (age 7 & older) and adults with cognitive, visual, developmental, and physical disabilities who want to learn how to ski or snowboard. From first-timers to experienced shredders, our staff of PSIA Alpine Adaptive certified instructors can help anyone at any level.

Web:

https://www.skicampgaw.com/adaptive-lessons