A Theater Group By And For Actors with Disabilities
By Jeremy Einbinder In the past, the council wrote about the lack of media representation for people with disabilities, and even more commonly, the fact that nondisabled actors often
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.
The Self-Driving Car Industry Shouldn’t Forget About People with Disabilities
By Jeremy Einbinder Self-driving cars are set to be one of the key innovations of the 21st century, once they become widely available to the public. However, like all
Millennials with Disabilities Face A Unique Housing Crisis
By Jeremy Einbinder People with disabilities struggle to participate in activities that lead to their independence. They struggle with the ability to live in their own housing space. Access
Shortage of Direct Support Professionals Unnecessarily Places People With Disabilities In Nursing Homes
By: Jeremy Einbinder Here at the council, we try to instill a sense of independence and inclusion in society for the disability community. Unfortunately, one of the ways in
An Advocacy Story
By Kevin G. Nunez, NJCDD Council Member Let me tell you a little bit about myself so you understand why I am writing this blog post. My name is
News Media Struggle to Empathize with Oppression of People with Disabilities
By: Jeremy Einbinder A notable problem for the disability community is that we often do not get to be the center of our own stories, whether they are wonderful
Key Take-Aways from the Assembly Budget Committee Hearing
By: Bob Titus, NJCDD Public Policy Coordinator Committee Chair: Eliana Pintor Marin Vice-Chair: John Burzichelli Members: Asm. Thompson, Clifton, Johnson, Wimberly, Mukherji, McKeon, Benson; Asw. Munoz, DiMaso, Murphy, Jones
Work Requirements for Medicaid Would Put the Disability Community in Danger
By: Jeremy Einbinder One of the most comprehensive government programs in the United States is Medicaid, which is tasked with providing healthcare and funding for support services to people
The Americans With Disabilities Act is in Serious Trouble
In a previous post, the council explored the potential effects of the ADA Reform and Education Act, a proposed law which recently passed the House of Representatives. Now that
Major Tax Cuts Leave The Disability Community Shortchanged
By: Jeremy Einbinder With 2018 underway, the Trump administration continues to celebrate the passage of the first major tax reform in decades. While there are some aspects that could