Join us for an insightful discussion with Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey’s inaugural Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. As he prepares to conclude his historic tenure at the end of Governor Murphy’s administration, Paul will share candid reflections on his seven-year journey advocating for New Jersey’s disability community. Caucus Co-Chair, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz championed the legislation that created this groundbreaking office and will lead the meeting.
Paul, along with advocates, will discuss the victories that transformed lives, the systemic challenges that persist, and a vision for strengthening advocacy efforts under future leadership. From navigating bureaucratic barriers to ensuring people with disabilities and their families receive essential services, hear firsthand about the real-world impact of having a dedicated state Ombudsman and what lies ahead.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of the person who helped define this crucial role and to understand how legislative advocacy can create lasting change for our most vulnerable residents.
