• Fall Festival at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

    Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Ave., West Orang, NJ, United States

    For Essex children and their families only. Co-host with Essex Family Support Organization. RSVP by: September 18, 2024 Download the Flyer Here in English or Español

    Free
  • How to achieve coordinated support and services for children with I/DD

    Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the coordination of care for children and youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This session will bring together professionals from the Department of Education, the Children's System of Care, and a local care management organization to explore how these entities can collaborate to create comprehensive, wraparound

    Free
  • The Overview of Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

    Zoom

    Regional Family Support Planning Council #6 (Ocean and Monmouth) cordially invites parents, siblings and family members of individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to our fall virtual public forum. NJ DDD Resource Team has 3 units: Behavior Analysis, Choking Prevention, and Nursing Support. Come and learn about the training and support they offer. Speakers: Kenneth

    Free
  • ISP (Individualized Service Plan) 101

    Zoom

    The ISP is the foundation for developing strong supports and services for your family member with I/DD. Join us to develop a person-centered ISP with effective ISP examples presented for families with adults and those transitioning out of the school system.

    Free
  • Ensuring ALL Children in New Jersey are Fully Included & Treated Equally

    ​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

    Free
  • NJCDD Public Meeting

    Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton 800 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690 800 US-130, Hamilton Township,, United States

    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

    Free
  • [Virtual] Cyber and Phone Safety for people with disabilities, parents and caregivers

    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

    Free
  • Navigating the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Service System

    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,

    Free
  • Overview of Personal Preference Program (PPP)

    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

  • Access to Housing

    Zoom

    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