The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) is responsible for identifying the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families in New Jersey and advancing public policy and systems change activities. One of the Council’s most important tasks is creating a five-year state plan. The five-year state plan is like a
Join us on September 8 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a free, virtual training designed to support youth (ages 14–20) and their families as they prepare for the transition from school to adult life. This session will offer a clear roadmap and practical guidance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those
All stakeholders welcome. Join us for a full day of dynamic, topic-specific conversations regarding “A DRAFT Community Blueprint for Safe, High-Quality Licensed Settings." Together, we aim to shape better and safer homes for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). We’ll host five live virtual sessions. Each focused on a key area of reform. Attend
Join us on September 24 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for a free, virtual training designed to support youth (ages 14–20) and their families as they prepare for the transition from school to adult life. This session will offer a clear roadmap and practical guidance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those
Learn about a clinical research study focused on testing a long-term care planning tool for family caregivers of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Get key updates and advocacy insights that impact individuals with I/DD RSVP Here Download the Flyer HERE GUEST SPEAKERS Christine Bakter Deputy Director, New Jersey Office of the Ombudsman for
Supporting Families, Empowering Futures for Youth with Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities Join us on Wednesday, October 15 between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm for a free, virtual information session designed for families of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn how to access valuable services and resources available through the New Jersey Department of
Join us for an insightful discussion with Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey’s inaugural Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. As he prepares to conclude his historic tenure at the end of Governor Murphy’s administration, Paul will share candid reflections on his seven-year journey advocating for New Jersey’s disability community. Senate Majority
Building Collaborative Teams Across the Lifespan Register HereDownload the flyer hereSaturday, November 1, 2025, from 10AM to 12PM Connect. Collaborate. Empower. Join family advocates and professionals for an interactive virtual session focused on improving communication and collaboration to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hear stories and expert tips, then join breakout rooms focused
NJCDD Hybrid Public Meeting November 13, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) Hybrid Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 800 US Route 130 in Hamilton, NJ. To attend in
November 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Organizing services and supports that work for you or your loved ones with disabilities is an achievable goal, but what happens when they are not working? How do you get information, support, and advocacy when needed? Plan ahead and be prepared by joining this listening and