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 residents…
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.
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 popular…
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 phone…
Proposed ADA “Reform” Would Go In The Wrong Direction
By: Jeremy Einbinder As this blog has previously explored, the disability rights movement has seen both victories and setbacks. Progress has undoubtedly been made. There’s no question that the Americans…
People with Disabilities Are Under Attack
By: Kevin Nuñez I believe that all citizens with disabilities and their families are natural advocates by default. We learn fast that we need to advocate for ourselves in schools,…
The Disability Rights Movement Has Scored Some Legislative Achievements, But We’re Not Nearly Done
By: Jeremy Einbinder To have disabilities in a world which is naturally inclined to exclude people with disabilities is a challenge, and a constant one. People do not always think…
The World of a Direct Support Professional
BY: Kevin Nunez; NJCDD Council Member I wanted to raise awareness to a very big problem in our world today. It rarely gets any publicity; the average person doesn’t even…
Freedom For People With Developmental Disabilities Starts With Being Aware Of Their Struggle
By: Jeremy Einbinder Disability in general is a widely prevalent, yet seldom acknowledged phenomenon. The public knows it exists in abstract, but find it extremely hard to confront in reality.…
Children with Disabilities Must Retain Equal Access to Education
by: Jeremy Einbinder It’s well established that the rights of people with disabilities can be heavily tied to public policy and government activity. People with disabilities, who continue to be…
Disabilities and The Labor Force: Where Do We Fit In?
Written By: Jeremy Einbinder There are many milestones in adult life that are considered hallmarks of being a “grown up”, and one of those stages of life is financial independence.…