Housing options for people with disabilities  Saturday, April 6 | 10am to 12noon *** This event is designed for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families.*** One size does not fit all. This is especially true when it comes to housing and supports for people with I/DD. Come and meet families who

Do You Know the Developmental Disability Agencies Available to You? In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Ombudsman’s Office for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families are excited to launch a survey to assess individuals with disabilities and their families’ awareness and satisfaction

Project Lifesaver Regional Family Support Planning Council #1 (Morris, Sussex, Warren) cordially invites parents and family members of children and adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to a special meeting regarding Project Lifesaver. A community conversation will follow immediately after the presentation. Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program operated by public safety

The New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus invites you to our Webinar Addressing Safe and Inclusive Education Tuesday, April 23 starting at 12:00 pm.​ Assemblywoman Aura Dunn will lead the discussion along with Disability Caucus Collaborators. The NJ Legislative Disability Caucus serves as a bipartisan forum within the New Jersey Legislature for lawmakers and their staff

School Transportation Listening Sessions The New Jersey Department of Education is hosting three school transportation safety listening sessions with the support of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and SPAN Parent Advocacy Network. The Department of Education’s new Director of the Office of School Bus Safety, James Scaringelli, and the Special Education Ombudsman, Cynthia

Regional Family Support Planning Council #4 (Essex) invites family members with a loved one with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to an engaging presentation on collaborating with support coordinators to create person-centered Individualized Supports Plan (ISP). We are inviting support coordinators to discuss their strategies for identifying the unique needs, preferences, and aspirations of the

School Transportation Listening Sessions The New Jersey Department of Education is hosting three school transportation safety listening sessions with the support of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and SPAN Parent Advocacy Network. The Department of Education’s new Director of the Office of School Bus Safety, James Scaringelli, and the Special Education Ombudsman, Cynthia

Parents, siblings, and family members of children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are cordially invited to our special **in-person** meeting. The Regional Family Support Planning Council #5 (Middlesex, Mercer, Hunterdon) advocates for families and individuals with developmental disabilities at the local and state level on issues that directly impact their lives. This is

School Transportation Listening Sessions The New Jersey Department of Education is hosting three school transportation safety listening sessions with the support of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and SPAN Parent Advocacy Network. The Department of Education’s new Director of the Office of School Bus Safety, James Scaringelli, and the Special Education Ombudsman, Cynthia

The Regional Family Support Planning Council’s Charting the LifeCourse Action Group is dedicated to supporting families to achieve the best outcomes for their loved ones with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by: • Learning strategies to effectively advocate in IEP and ISP meetings, community settings, and recreational activities. • Hearing from families like yours who have effectively advocated