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
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.
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
The Voting Rights Of Citizens with Disabilities Are Undermined Far Too Often
There are many ways in which it is important for people with disabilities to participate in society, and governments, and the general public have made some strides toward full
Barriers to the Workforce Especially Apparent For Applicants with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities are known to have difficulties finding employment at a higher rate than their non-disabled counterparts, and despite visible efforts to get a class of people who
The Annual NJCDD Election Questionnaire
On Tuesday, November 07, New Jersey voter will choose our next governor. Whomever voters choose to lead our state government over the next four years, it is important for
Uber Lawsuit Claims Wheelchair Users Deserve Convenient Transportation
By: Jeremy Einbinder In what could be a big win for the disability rights movement, a non-profit activist group filed a class action lawsuit in July alleging that the
How Many Good DSPs do We Have to Lose?
By: Kevin Nuñez The other day, I was going through my phone and scrolling through my contacts, trying to find someone to text. I came across the picture and