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
2024 Public Meetings 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. NOTICE OF 4th Quarter Meeting Information The New
Cyberspace and phones are wonderful tools but can be dangerous if used as tools for crime. While anyone can be a victim, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities have special concerns. This meeting will focus on scam prevention education, guardians’ roles and responsibilities, tools and resources for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Speakers: Paul
Navigating the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Service System provides an overview of the DDD adult service system, the necessary steps tocomplete the eligibility process, the two programs available through its comprehensive waiver, and information about DDD’s Care Management System – Support Coordination. Speaker: Nicholl Vallee, Transition & Employment Specialist, Division of Developmental Disabilities,
The New Jersey Personal Preference Program (PPP) offers a way for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid members, who qualify for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) service, to remain in their home, active in their community, and does not require the use of a home health care agency. Join us to learn about how PPP can support individuals with
The New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus invites you to the next Caucus session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, starting at 12:00 pm when NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Co-Chair Assemblyman Greenwald will focus on proposed housing related legislation while hearing from housing experts and leaders to better understand components of housing resources and approaches for people
Partners in Policymaking Regional Family Support Planning Council #1 (Sussex, Warren, Morris) cordially invites individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and their families to attend our February HYBRID meeting! Attend virtually or in person at Wegmans Food Court, 34 Sylvan way, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Speakers: Colleen McLaughlin, Deputy Director, The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development
Join the Community of Practice for Support Families- Family Action Group for a presentation on how to personalize the individualized educational plan (IEP) to your child’s interests, strengths, and goals. Multilingual closed captioning is available. For questions, contact Kyoko Coco at kyoko.coco@njcdd.org or 609-341-3112. Download Flyer Register Here Únase a la Comunidad de práctica para
Notice of 1st Quarter Meeting The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) In Person Hybrid Public Meeting will be held on Thursday March 13, 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
AM session (10AM-12PM) Reimagining adult life for individuals with disabilities: A Learning and Envisioning Session People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the same right to, and responsibilities that accompany, self-determination as everyone else. The purpose of this session is to show how individuals and families have used their budget and community resources to