NJCDD’s Disability in Focus BLOG

Welcome to the NJCDD’s blog on important developmental disabilities news and views from across New Jersey and around the country.

With each new 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.

Disclaimer: Disability in Focus Blogs are written to share meaningful information and to create awareness about disability related issues. Opinions expressed in these posts do not reflect the view or position of the NJCDD.

A Written Apology

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Earlier this month, The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) published and distributed a blog post written by, Kevin Nunez, a self-advocate and Vice Chair of the Council. […]

A Universal Approach To Accessible Housing

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By Jeremy Einbinder Group homes are a prevalent housing option for people with disabilities, but they often fall short in meeting the needs and desires of those they are […]

Recap of the Past Year & A look into the Future

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By Jesse Schwartzman The past year was a successful one for the disability community! Workability offers people with disabilities who are working, and whose income would otherwise make them […]

Nothing Without Us: A Guide to Total Liberation for Disability Communities

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By Jeremy Einbinder The Disability Rights Movement has been fighting for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities for a long time, making it an important part of […]