Sandy and Emergency Prep
As Sandy roared through I was thinking about all the work Jane Dunhamn and Frank Latham from the Council had done over the past several years to help people
In each blog post, we’ll be following important news, legislation, and current events that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families. We’ll provide commentary on issues that matter and new trends in our communities. And, occasionally, we’ll invite guest contributors to provide their unique perspectives on a variety of topics important New Jersey’s DD community. Most importantly though, we’ll invite you, our readers, to join the conversation and share your views.
Forward, Not Back
As New Jersey prepares to close two developmental centers–a huge undertaking that is the key to improving the lives of those who live there and the lives of more
New Study About Autism Definition
There were reports recently about a new study that found that the impact of new definitions for diagnosing autism might not be as dramatic as previously thought http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/02/health/report-sees-less-impact-in-new-autism-definition.html?smid=pl-share .
Where Do We Go From Here?
Short term New Jersey has some plans in the hopper, most notably the plan to close two developmental centers. Long term though what are we hearing? Federally-based agencies such