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SUMMARY:“Employment First” in New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Listen\n        \n        [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1767896805443{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]\n“Employment First” in New Jersey\nTuesday\, January 27\, 2026\n12:00pm – 1:00pm (Zoom Webinar)\n[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1769465136697{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]”Employment First” is a national approach and policy framework that prioritizes competitive\, integrated jobs with fair wages as the primary option for individuals with disabilities. Employment First shifts the focus from segregated settings to community employment\, aiming to raise expectations and change systems\, so that all individuals can engage in meaningful work.\n\nAlthough New Jersey is one of 42 states with the Employment First designation\, barriers persist\, including low participation\, a lack of confidence in the capabilities of individuals with I/DD\, and siloed systems with insufficient cross-agency partnerships. During the webinar\, we will examine a bill to create an Employment First commission in New Jersey and highlight other Employment First initiatives from across the country. Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald\, Caucus Co-Chair\, will lead the webinar.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://njcdd.org/event/employment-first-in-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
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SUMMARY:Investigating Abuse & Neglect of People with I/DD
DESCRIPTION:Listen\n        \n        [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1769017126093{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nA WEBINAR FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD)\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1769017325805{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1769017206841{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]ABOUT DISABILITY RIGHTS NEW JERSEY\nDisability Rights New Jersey\, also known as DRNJ\, serves as the state’s designated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency\, responsible for safeguarding the rights\, safety\, and well‑being of all individuals with disabilities\, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).[/vc_column_text]Register Here[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]WHAT YOU WILL LEARN\nThis webinar will provide an in‑depth look at how Disability Rights New Jersey\, as the P&A\, identifies and investigates allegations of abuse\, neglect\, and rights violations in licensed settings.\n\nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of Disability Rights New Jersey’s investigative authority\, including their unique role and mission in monitoring investigative bodies to enhance safety and protect vulnerable individuals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1769017558529{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black” style=”dashed” css=”.vc_custom_1769017511348{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1769017545930{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1769017299212{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]SPEAKERS:\n\n 	Jill Hoegel\, Director of Investigations and Monitoring\n 	Lynne Blecher-Vicari\, Advocate-Investigator\n 	Elena Kravitz\, Senior Advocate-Investigator\n 	Barbara Coppens\, Advocate Assistant\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1769017589427{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1769017149433{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Real-time multi-lingual closed captioning will be offered in this session.\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kyoko Coco\, Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org\, 609-341-3112[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://njcdd.org/event/investigating-abuse-neglect-of-people-with-i-dd/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:Transition from Early Intervention Program to Pre-School System
DESCRIPTION:Listen\n        \n        [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1770221800501{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Making the move from the Early Intervention Program to the Pre‑Kindergarten school system can feel overwhelming for many families. As a family advocacy group\, the Regional Family Support Planning Councils understand how challenging it can be to learn a new system\, navigate the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process\, and step into a stronger advocacy role[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Register HereDownload Flyer[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770222183056{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]This webinar will guide families through what it means to be an effective advocate\, how to take a child‑centered approach\, and how to build a collaborative relationship with the Child Study Team. We’ll walk through the IEP process\, discuss what to expect\, and share practical strategies to help you prepare confidently for your child’s IEP meeting.\n\nMulti-lingual closed captioning is available for this webinar.\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kyoko Coco\, Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org\, 609-341-3112.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]La transición del Programa de Intervención Temprana al sistema escolar de preescolar puede resultar abrumadora para muchas familias. Como grupo de apoyo familiar\, los Consejos Regionales de Planificación de Apoyo Familiar comprenden lo difícil que puede ser familiarizarse con un nuevo sistema\, navegar el proceso del Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) y asumir un rol de defensa más activo.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Regístrate AquíDescargar Folleto[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770222192501{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Este seminario web guiará a las familias para que comprendan qué significa ser un defensor eficaz\, cómo adoptar un enfoque centrado en el niño y cómo construir una relación de colaboración con el Equipo de Estudio del Niño. Analizaremos el proceso del IEP\, hablaremos sobre qué esperar y compartiremos estrategias prácticas para que se preparen con confianza para la reunión del IEP de su hijo.\n\nEste seminario web cuenta con subtítulos en varios idiomas.\n\nPara cualquier pregunta\, comuníquese con Kyoko Coco\, Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org\, 609-341-3112.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://njcdd.org/event/transition-from-early-intervention-program-to-pre-school-system/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T093000
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SUMMARY:NJCDD Public Meeting-March 12
DESCRIPTION:Listen\n        \n        [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1760556111820{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nNJCDD Hybrid Public Meeting\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]March 12\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nThe New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) Hybrid Public Meeting will be held on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn\, located at 800 US Route 130 in Hamilton\, NJ.\n\nTo make a public comment\, please send your written public comments to Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org by Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026.[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764609915473{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Accommodation:\nFor in-person accommodations\, language interpretation\, and/or other accommodations\, please contact Jacinta Williams at Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org with your specific accommodation request at least two weeks in advance or by Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nReunión Pública Híbrida de NJCDD\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]12 de Marzo de 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nLa Reunión Pública Híbrida del Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Nueva Jersey (NJCDD) se llevará a cabo el Jueves 12 de Marzo de 2026\, de 9:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.\, en el Hilton Garden Inn\, 800 US Route 130\, Hamilton\, NJ.\n\nPara hacer un comentario público\, por favor envíe sus comentarios públicos por escrito a Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org antes del miércoles\,11 de marzo de 2026.[/vc_column_text]Regístrate Aquí[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764610410904{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Alojamiento:\nPara alojamientos en persona\, interpretación de idiomas y/o otros ajustes\, comuníquese con Jacinta Williams en Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org con su solicitud específica de alojamiento al menos con dos semanas de anticipación o antes del Miércoles 25 de Febrero de 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://njcdd.org/event/njcdd-public-meeting-march-12/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T093000
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SUMMARY:NJCDD Public Meeting-May 14
DESCRIPTION:Listen\n        \n        [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1760556111820{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nNJCDD Hybrid Public Meeting\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]May 14\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nThe New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) Hybrid Public Meeting will be held on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, 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 person or make a public comment\, please send your in-person RSVP or written public comments to Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org by Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026.[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764694899430{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Accommodation:\nFor in-person accommodations\, language interpretation\, and/or other accommodations\, please contact Jacinta Williams at Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org with your specific accommodation request at least two weeks in advance or by Thursday\, April 30\, 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nReunión Pública Híbrida de NJCDD\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]14 de Mayo de 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nLa Reunión Pública Híbrida del Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Nueva Jersey (NJCDD) se llevará a cabo el Jueves 14 de Mayo de 2026\, de 9:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.\, en el Hilton Garden Inn\, 800 US Route 130\, Hamilton\, NJ. Para asistir en persona o hacer un comentario público\, envíe su confirmación de asistencia en persona o comentarios públicos por escrito a Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org antes del Miércoles 13 de Mayo de 2026.[/vc_column_text]Regístrate Aquí[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764695123813{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Alojamiento:\nPara alojamientos en persona\, interpretación de idiomas y/o otros ajustes\, comuníquese con Jacinta Williams en Jacinta.Williams@njcdd.org con su solicitud específica de alojamiento al menos con dos semanas de anticipación o antes del Jueves 30 de Abril de 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://njcdd.org/event/public-meeting-may-14/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton 800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\, NJ 08690\, 800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\,\, 08690\, United States
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