Community Advocacy
NJCDD Self Advocates often reach out and work with government representatives on issues that concern the developmental disabilities community. Some of the successful community advocacy projects that self advocates have…
NJCDD provides advocacy training and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to influence NJ policies and systems positively.
NJCDD Self Advocates often reach out and work with government representatives on issues that concern the developmental disabilities community. Some of the successful community advocacy projects that self advocates have…
Self-Advocate ResourcesIt is important to learn self-advocacy skills because it helps people with developmental disabilities decide what they want and what is possible for them to expect. Having good self-advocacy…
Partners in Policymaking Partners in Policymaking, (PIP) has been part of the work of the NJCDD since 1996. Currently, the program is being provided under contract by The Boggs Center.…
Advocacy By and For People with Disabilities People First is the major self-advocacy organization in the US currently in 29 states, as well as in Canada, the UK, Germany, New…
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities recognizes that it is important for people with developmental disabilities – particularly those living in independent living or group home arrangements – to…
How to Documents on People First NJ Groups Rights and Responsibilities Where to Begin Making a Group Work How to Start a Group How to Keep it Going Tips to…
NJCDD Programs People First NJ In 29 states in the US, as well as in Canada, the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Austria, Hong Kong, Japan, and Italy, self-advocates have joined…
Voting is a way to decide what a group wants or who the group wants to represent them. We vote for President, Governor, Mayor, Town Council Members, State Legislators such…
Back to Citizenship When we elect a person to a public office, we have the ability to contact them with any concerns or comments we have about community-related issues. Whether…
The NJCDD encourages people with developmental disabilities to take a committed interest in how our society works. Like all citizens, people with developmental disabilities have a right and a responsibility…