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

Due to the positive feedback, the Regional Family Support Planning Council #8 (Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland) has decided to offer the same seminar again with Nicholl Vallee, Division of Developmental Disabilities, NJ Department of Human Services (DDD). This is the same session offered in December 2024. Regional Family Support Planning Council #8 (Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem) cordially

NJCDD Executive Director Mercedes Witowsky will facilitate the next virtual meeting of the New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus on Tuesday, April 22 at 12:00 PM. In light of ongoing budget challenges at both the state and federal levels, the original supporting agencies—founding organizations of the Caucus—will facilitate an educational session, describing their organizations and sharing

"How can I ensure my loved one with disabilities will continue to be well cared for and thrive when I'm gone?" This forum will address several key areas for successful future planning for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Attendees will gain tools to effectively communicate and collaborate with potential successors, Support Coordinators, and other

In light of the “Hidden at Home” investigative news series," which exposed critical flaws in New Jersey’s licensed residential settings for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), we invite all stakeholders, particularly parents and other family members, to share their experiences. What’s working? What’s not working? How can we ensure our loved ones are safe, supported,

​The New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus invites you to our webinar Using Technology to Enhance Independent Living: Breaking Barriers with Innovation Tuesday, June 22 starting at 12:00pm Discussion led by Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn, Caucus Co-Chair This discussion will spotlight how assistive technology and remote supports—from voice-activated home systems and mobility aids to augmentative communication

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) In-Person Hybrid Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 US Route 130, Hamilton, NJ. During the meeting, Brenda Considine will share an update on the status of the 2027–2031 five-year state plan. Additionally, Greg