BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://njcdd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T165454Z CREATED:20260417T165617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T165454Z UID:66943-1780401600-1780405200@njcdd.org SUMMARY:Continuity of Care & Service Gaps Within Disability Systems DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1777913686160{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]\nContinuity of Care & Service Gaps within Disability Systems\nTuesday\, June 2\, 2026\n12:00pm – 1:00pm (Zoom Webinar)\n[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1776701781752{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]The discussion will examine capacity and service gaps within disability service systems.\nWorkforce shortages disrupt care across all disability programs. The DHS Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan—developed with Labor\, DCF\, Education\, Consumer Affairs\, and higher education partners—offers 40+ data-driven strategies to address the crisis and will serve as a framework for additional Caucus discussion.\nAssemblywoman Aura K. Dunn\, Caucus Co-Chair\, will lead the discussion.\nAbout the Caucus\nSince 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 issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/continuity-of-care-service-gaps-within-disability-systems/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260601T174018Z CREATED:20260601T173859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T174018Z UID:67085-1781636400-1781641800@njcdd.org SUMMARY:Demystifying Supplemental Security Income (SSI) DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/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=””]\nDemystifying Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\nDate and Time: Tuesday\, June 16th from 7pm – 8:30pm\nJoin us for an informative discussion on Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\, employment\, and public benefits for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Representatives from The Arc of New Jersey and the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities will provide an overview of how SSI works\, how employment can impact benefits\, and important considerations for individuals and families navigating work and financial supports.[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1780335606004{padding-top: 25px !important;}”]This session will help break down complex information about SSI and address common misconceptions about working while receiving benefits. Participants will learn about employment-related considerations\, available supports and protections\, and strategies for making informed decisions about work and benefits planning. There will also be an opportunity for questions and open discussion.\n\nMultilingual closed captioning will be available for this event. If you have any questions\, please contact Kyoko Coco at Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org or 609-341-3112.[/vc_column_text]Download Flyer[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nAclaración sobre el Ingreso Suplementario de Seguridad\nFecha y Tiempo:Martes\, 16 de Junio de 7pm – 8:30pm \nAcompáñenos en una charla informativa sobre el Ingreso Suplementario de Seguridad (SSI)\, el empleo y los beneficios públicos para personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (DI/DD). Representantes de The Arc of New Jersey y del Consejo de Nueva Jersey sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo ofrecerán una descripción general del funcionamiento del SSI\, cómo el empleo puede afectar los beneficios y consideraciones importantes para las personas y familias que buscan trabajo y apoyo financiero.[/vc_column_text]Regístrate Aquí[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1780335614561{padding-top: 25px !important;}”]Esta sesión ayudará a comprender mejor la información compleja sobre el SSI y a abordar ideas erróneas comunes sobre trabajar mientras se reciben beneficios. Los participantes aprenderán sobre consideraciones relacionadas con el empleo\, los apoyos y protecciones disponibles\, y estrategias para tomar decisiones informadas sobre la planificación laboral y de beneficios. También habrá un espacio para preguntas y debate abierto.\n\nEste evento contará con subtítulos en varios idiomas.\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, comuníquese con Kyoko Coco al correo electrónico Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org o al teléfono 609-341-3112.[/vc_column_text]Descargar Folleto[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/demystifying-supplemental-security-income-ssi-2/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140435Z CREATED:20260601T131228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T140435Z UID:67067-1781949600-1781956800@njcdd.org SUMMARY:State Leadership Panel: Supporting People with I/DD Across the Lifespan DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/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=””]\n State Leadership Panel: Supporting People with I/DD Across the Lifespan\n[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_column_text css=””]Date and Time: Saturday\, June 20th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM\nWe encourage you to attend the upcoming State Leadership Panel in person\, where you will get the chance meet the individuals responsible for I/DD services for children and adults in New Jersey\, including:\n\n Jeff Carrick\, Interim Assistant Commissioner\, Department of Children and Families\, Children’s System of Care\n Kim Murray\, Acting Assistant Commissioner\, Department of Education\n Jonathan Seifried\, Assistant Commissioner\, Division of Developmental Disabilities\n\nThey will share key updates\, service overviews\, and highlights of interagency collaboration. This is a valuable chance to connect\, learn\, and engage directly with state leadership.\n\nThe panel will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton (800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\, NJ 08690). A virtual listening option will be available\, if you are unable to attend in person.\n\nQuestions? Contact Kerry McGrath at kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org or 609‑984‑4516.[/vc_column_text]Download Flyer[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nPanel de líderes estatales: Apoyo para personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo durante toda la vida\n[/vc_column_text]Regístrate Aquí[vc_column_text css=””]\nFecha y Tiempo: Sabado 20 de junio de 10:00AM a 12:00PM \nLe animamos a asistir en persona al próximo Panel de Liderazgo Estatal\, donde tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a las personas responsables de los servicios para personas con I/DD (discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo) para niños y adultos en Nueva Jersey\, entre ellas:\n\n Jeff Carrick\, Comisionado Asistente Interino\, Departamento de Niños y Familias\, Sistema de Atención para Niños\n Kim Murray\, Comisionada Asistente en Funciones\, Departamento de Educación\n Jonathan Seifried\, Comisionado Asistente\, División de Discapacidades del Desarrollo\n\nEllos compartirán actualizaciones clave\, descripciones generales de los servicios y aspectos destacados de la colaboración entre agencias. Esta es una valiosa oportunidad para conectarse\, aprender y participar directamente con los líderes estatales.\n\nEl panel se llevará a cabo en el Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton (800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\, NJ 08690). Habrá una opción virtual para escuchar la sesión si no puede asistir en persona.\n\n¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Kerry McGrath en kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org o al 609-984-4516.[/vc_column_text]Descargar Folleto[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/state-leadership-panel-supporting-people-with-i-dd-across-the-lifespan/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T180153Z CREATED:20260625T173734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T180153Z UID:67195-1784660400-1784660400@njcdd.org SUMMARY:Person-Centered Life Planning: Who will care for my loved one when I am gone? DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/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=””]\nPerson-Centered Life Planning: Who will care for my loved one when I am gone?\n[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1782410484105{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Date and Time: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026 | 7:00 pm\n\nThe purpose of this workshop is to educate families who have a loved one with a significant disability about the importance of planning for the individual’s future support. Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of NJ (PLAN|NJ) will guide families in this legal and life-long support planning.\n\nThis session will address future planning issues such as independent living supports and legal and financial protections. Topics include how to implement a future life plan for people with disabilities\, Guardianship\, and Alternatives to Guardianship.  Notes will be provided to families to highlight the topics of the session.\n\nFor more information and to register\, contact: Kyoko Coco\, Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org\, 609-341-3112\n\nMultilingual closed captioning is available for this webinar.[/vc_column_text]Download Flyer[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nPanel de líderes estatales: Apoyo para personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo durante toda la vida\n[/vc_column_text]Regístrate Aquí[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1782410446583{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]Fecha y hora: martes\, 21 de julio de 2026 | 7:00 pm\n\nEl objetivo de este taller es educar a las familias que tienen un ser querido con una discapacidad significativa sobre la importancia de planificar el apoyo futuro de la persona. Red de Asistencia Vitalicia Planificada de Nueva Jersey (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of NJ \, PLAN|NJ) guiará a las familias en esta planificación legal y de apoyo de por vida.\n\nEsta sesión abordará cuestiones de planificación futura como los apoyos para la vida independiente y las protecciones legales y financieras. Los temas incluyen cómo implementar un plan de vida futuro para personas con discapacidad\, tutela y alternativas a la tutela. Se proporcionarán notas a las familias para destacar los temas de la sesión.\n\nPara más información y para registrarse\, contacte con: Kyoko Coco\, Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org\, 609-341-3112.\n\nSe dispone de subtítulos ocultos multilingües para este seminario web.[/vc_column_text]Descargar Folleto[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/person-centered-life-planning-who-will-care-for-my-loved-one-when-i-am-gone/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR