Empowering Excellence 2026

Empowering Excellence 2026

Welcome to our first annual conference where we will celebrate, frontline staff of all of the Arcs of New Jersey. This promises to be an exciting event while supporting frontline staff in all they do.

9:00am EDT

9:45am EDT

Welcome Ballroom

10:00am EDT

Proclamation Presentation Ballroom

10:15am EDT

"You Are the Standard: Owning Excellence in Direct Support" Ballroom

11:30am EDT

Let's Get moving HatterasSpectrum Sports 10 Principles of Success – Building Excellence in Everyday Practice BiscaneFrank Adu Strengths-Based Transition Planning: Honoring Differences, Reframing Deficits NewportRebecca Nash

12:15pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

Self-Management – Leading Yourself Before Leading Others BiscaneDenise Beckles Connecting with People of All Abilities Through the Power of Music HatterasDerrick Ludvickson-Luna From Direct Support to Dynamic Leadership: Translating DSP Skills into Leadership Strengths NewportMatt Brady • Jessica Scott

2:30pm EDT

Beyond the Boxes: Turning Data Into the Stories of Those We Support NewportNichole Navigating Justice Involvement: Practical Strategies for DSPs and Frontline Supervisors Hatteras Empowering Excellence from Where You Stand Why it Matters to Lead BiscaneFrank Adu

3:30pm EDT

"Bridging the Gap: Building Stronger Relationships Between Staff and the Families We Serve" Ballroom

4:45pm EDT

LUNIQUEBINGO Ballroom

8:30am EDT

Breakfast Ballroom

9:30am EDT

Mindful Relaxation BallroomDaniel Minko

9:45am EDT

From DSP to CEO: A Leadership Journey of Purpose, Growth and Possibility BallroomPaul Kring • Denise Beckles

11:15am EDT

"What Exactly Do You Do All Day?" If You've Ever Been Asked That Question, This One's For You. NewportHeather Janci Managing Up: Strengthening Communication and Teamwork from the Frontline BiscanePaul Kring • Sue McCarthy Using Teams for Team Communication Hatteras

12:30pm EDT

Awards Luncheon Ballroom

Empowering Excellence 2026

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