• NJCDD Public Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton 800 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690 800 US-130, Hamilton Township,, United States

    The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) In Person Public Meeting will be held on Thursday May 09,2024 from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 US Route 130, Hamilton NJ. To attend in person or make a public comment, please submit your In-Person RSVP or written public comment to Jacinta.williams@njcdd.org by Wednesday

    Free
  • Navigating employment and benefits for individuals with disabilities

    Living with a disability and working can be complicated when it comes to benefits!  Learn the basics of how employment can impact medical and social security benefits while also becoming aware of resources and guidance available to beneficiaries.  With the right guidance, significant earnings while maintaining key benefits may be possible for you or your loved one!

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  • Access to Dental Care

    Zoom

    Since 2020, the New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus has served as a bipartisan forum within the New Jersey Legislature for lawmakers and their staff to consider the impact on the disability community when shaping ALL public policies in the Garden State through increased awareness and a greater understanding of the complexities of the disabilities service system and

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  • NJCDD Public Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton 800 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690 800 US-130, Hamilton Township,, United States

    NJCDD members meet quarterly to discuss state and national issues impacting people with developmental disabilities and their families. During these public meetings, members hear from projects funded by NJCDD. They also discuss best practices and policies needed to be an active and effective organization. COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING Hilton Garden Inn | 800 Route 130, Hamilton,

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  • Disabled Adult Children (DAC)

    Zoom

    Learn about the status change that occurs to your loved one with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) who receives SSI when a parent retires, becomes disabled or passes away Speaker: Connor Griffin, Arc of NJ

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  • Fall Festival at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

    Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Ave., West Orang, NJ, United States

    For Essex children and their families only. Co-host with Essex Family Support Organization. RSVP by: September 18, 2024 Download the Flyer Here in English or Español

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  • How to achieve coordinated support and services for children with I/DD

    Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the coordination of care for children and youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This session will bring together professionals from the Department of Education, the Children's System of Care, and a local care management organization to explore how these entities can collaborate to create comprehensive, wraparound

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  • The Overview of Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

    Zoom

    Regional Family Support Planning Council #6 (Ocean and Monmouth) cordially invites parents, siblings and family members of individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to our fall virtual public forum. NJ DDD Resource Team has 3 units: Behavior Analysis, Choking Prevention, and Nursing Support. Come and learn about the training and support they offer. Speakers: Kenneth

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  • ISP (Individualized Service Plan) 101

    Zoom

    The ISP is the foundation for developing strong supports and services for your family member with I/DD. Join us to develop a person-centered ISP with effective ISP examples presented for families with adults and those transitioning out of the school system.

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  • Ensuring ALL Children in New Jersey are Fully Included & Treated Equally

    ​The New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus invites you to our webinar Ensuring ALL Children in New Jersey are Fully Included & Treated Equally Tuesday, October 22 starting at 12:00 pm. ​ In recognition of Dwarfism Awareness Day, the October 22nd meeting of the Legislative Disability Caucus will begin with a brief discussion around understanding dwarfism

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