The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) will hold the First Quarter Hybrid Public Meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 US Route130, Hamilton NJ. Use the link to register for the Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u5JVORZ4SVGKLCoiHEDpbA Want to attend in person or want to make a comment
“Medicaid Unwinding” is the process where New Jersey will restart yearly eligibility reviews for everyone enrolled in NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid. Beverly Roberts (Director, Mainstreaming Medical Care, Arc of New Jersey) will explain what families need to know to make sure that your loved ones with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities can keep their Medicaid coverage. Paul Aronsohn (Ombudsman for
Register Here for the Hybrid Meeting | Regístrese aquí para la reunión híbrida 1. AM session (10AM to 12PM) NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid and Individuals with IDD: Preparing for the Start of Medicaid Redeterminations When the COVID pandemic began in March, 2020, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE), which included “continuous Medicaid enrollment”, i.e.,
Starting at age 14, a student’s IEP must include a Transition Plan. According to the New Jersey Department of Education the purpose of this plan is to “prepare students for a successful entry into adult life after high school”. The Transition Plan is the roadmap to adulthood for students with IEPs. Families need to develop
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-event-youre-the-parent-of-a-special-needs-child-now-what-tickets-568149519507 Date/time: Saturday, April 29th, 10AM to 12PM Sábado 29 de abril de 10AM a 12PM Description: The Regional Family Support Planning Council #5, which serves Hudson, Mercer, and Middlesex counties, are hosting a FREE event to help educate and connect families and caregivers with a child with special needs. The event provide families with
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) In-Person Public Meeting will be held on Thursday May 11, 2023 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. To attend in person or make a comment, please submit your In-Person RSVP or written public comment to Jacinta.williams@njcdd.org by Wednesday May 10, 2023 ACCOMMODATIONS: For in-person accommodations, language interpretation and/or other
The purpose of this workshop is to educate families who have a loved one with a significant disability about the importance of planning for the individual’s future support. Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of NJ (PLAN/NJ) will guide families in this legal and estate planning and life-long support process to answer the question, “Who will care for
Michael Small is the co-developer of person centered thinking training and of essential lifestyle planning. Mr. Smull has provided training and consultation in 49 states, (including New Jersey) and 8 countries. He has assisted agencies, states, regions, and counties to make the changes needed to support person centered practices. Mr. Smull has written extensively on
This online survey is designed for adults (age 21+) who are receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), New Jersey Department of Human Services, and their immediate family members and guardians. The purpose of this survey is to discover if you believe the individual’s plan is person-centered. The survey has up to 15
Transportation is a major barrier to access to services for many individuals with intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Join our Statewide meeting, Saturday, June 3 from 10AM to 12PM, to learn about the innovative transportation program from Arc Mercer and Access Link Riders' Choice Pilot that collaborates with ride-share companies like Lyft and Uber. Individual and family advocates