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Our Vision Since 1971, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities has worked to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have a voice in their government, a place in their community, and control over their own lives. Our vision is that all individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have the opportunity to exercise the same rights, privileges, responsibilities, and opportunities that any other New Jersey resident enjoys. Learn More		COUNCIL PROJECTS Monday Morning Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Youth Leadership Project Family Support Partners in PolicyMaking PUBLIC INFORMATION Publications Legislation Resources for Policy Makers Inclusive Education Employment Events and Community Calendar COUNCIL-RELATED LINKS Council Members and Staff Public Meeting and Schedule 2012-17 Five-Year State Plan Position Statements Grants & Contracts Community Building Awards Leadership Training Support Fund Annual Report Council ByLaws The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 State Statute National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) Emergency Preparedness UPCOMING EVENTS 2012 Public Meeting Schedule January 26th ---- 10am-2pm Trenton Lafayette Yard Marriott Conference Center May 17 July 26 November 1 Send an E-mail CLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENTS AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR You will need ADOBE Reader to access many of the pages on this site. If you do not have ADOBE Reader you can download it for free from this link. click the icon




Advocates for People with Developmental Disabilities Support Gov. Christie's proposal to: CLOSE Vineland Developmental Center It's the right thing to do for the people who live there who want homes in their communities. And it's the right Public Policy for New Jersey. Find out more. closevineland.org
The Boggs Center has ongoing trainings, seminars and events of interest to people with developmental disabilities, their families and their professional colleagues. Visit their website: rwjms.umdnj.edu/boggscenter
The DDD Budget Should: Reflect Real Community Needs Based on Solid Data; Reinvest Federal Waiver Funds in Services for People with Developmental Disabilities; and Reallocate Limited Resources to Where They are Most Needed. As we move through the 2012 Budget Process Remember The Three R's. Click here for a Budget Flyer and directions.
The Council has a new brochure on What Parents Should Know about the use of Restraints and Seclusion in school settings. It is posted on our Inclusive Education page. You can access it from there, as well as other information about the education of students with developmental disabilities, or click here , para en espanol to go directly to the brochure.
The Council awarded 12 grants this year for innovative projects *For more details click here.*
*Just Say Something Campaign* *Help Make Positive Changes* Find out more. Go to the Just Say Something blog site at: www.JustSaySomething.org
There are interesting videos and other items on our Newly Updated News & Information page. Take a look and let us know what you think. See link above or click here.
How are we doing? Click on the question mark below and let us know…. The NJCDD is looking for public and professional feedback on its activities. Go to the survey site and complete the satisfaction survey so we can better plan for future activity. Thanks.
Click here for information on Dental Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey.
BECOMING A COUNCIL MEMBER Individuals with developmental disabilities, or parents, family members or guardians of people with developmental disabilities, may apply to become a Council member by contacting the Governor's Office of Appointments at 609-777-0251 for an application.
NJCDD Mini-Grant Process The NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities will continue its mini-grant process. Applicants should know that this is to encourage new and innovative local activity that will result in meaningful benefits for all people with developmental disabilities and their families. Read the form instructions or contact the Council for more details. Click Here for Mini-Grant Form ALSO: CHECK OUT THE NJCDD LEADERSHIP TRAINING SUPPORT FUND