BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T192059 CREATED:20240313T191122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T200705Z UID:62122-1712397600-1712404800@njcdd.org SUMMARY:Housing options for people with disabilities  DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1705933860108{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\nHousing options for people with disabilities \nSaturday\, April 6 | 10am to 12noon\n\n*** This event is designed for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families.*** One size does not fit all. This is especially true when it comes to housing and supports for people with I/DD. Come and meet families who bravely endeavor to navigate their unique housing journey for their loved ones with disabilities. You will learn about various housing settings such as traditional licensed group homes\, “unlicensed” shared homes created by parents\, apartments\, and integrated housing. The panel will be joined by professionals who embrace person-centered planning and assist individuals with I/DD and their families to meet their housing and support needs. \n\nFamily panelists\n\n Evelyn Dudziec\n Melanie McGackin\n Ed Pittarelli\n\nProfessional panelists\n\n Patricia Brennan\, Division of Developmental Disabilities\, NJ Department of Human Services\n Angela Fordham-Lewis\, Fordham-Lewis Consulting\n Diane Riley\, Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey\n\nDisclaimer: Reference to any specific programs\, providers\, or services is for the information of the public and does not constitute an endorsement\, recommendation\, or favoring by the Regional Family Support Planning Councils. \n\n\n\nYou can choose to attend via Zoom or in person at Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton\, 800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\, NJ 08690.\nIf you wish to attend in person\, please register by 3/29/24. \nFor questions\, please contact Kyoko\, Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org\, at 609-341-3112.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”peacoc” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F6417072456157%2FWN_UMSzrvwzTh-GDgygi-55zw” css=”.vc_custom_1710356863104{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\nOpciones de vivienda para personas con discapacidad\nApril 6\, 2024\, 10 am a 12 pm\n* Este evento está diseñado para personas con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo (I/DD) y sus familias.* Una talla no sirve para todos. Esto es especialmente cierto cuando se trata de vivienda y apoyo para personas con I/DD. Venga y conozca a familias que valientemente se esfuerzan por recorrer el viaje único de vivienda para sus seres queridos con discapacidades. Aprenderá sobre diversos entornos de vivienda\, como hogares grupales tradicionales con licencia\, hogares compartidos “sin licencia” creados por padres\, apartamentos y viviendas integradas. Al panel se unirán profesionales que adoptan la planificación centrada en la persona y ayudan a las personas con I/DD y a sus familias a satisfacer sus necesidades de vivienda y apoyo. \n\nPanelistas familiares\n\n Evelyn Dudziec\n Melanie McGakin\n d Pittarelli\n\nPanelistas profesionales\n\n Patricia Brennan\, División de Discapacidades del Desarrollo\, Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Nueva Jersey\n Angela Fordham-Lewis\, Consultoría Fordham-Lewis\n Diane Riley\, Asociación de Vivienda de Apoyo de Nueva Jersey\n\n\n\nDescargo de responsabilidad: La referencia a programas\, proveedores o servicios específicos es para información del público y no constituye un respaldo\, recomendación o favorecimiento por parte de los Consejos Regionales de Planificación de Apoyo Familiar. \n\n\n\nPuede optar por asistir a través de Zoom o en persona en Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton\, 800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\, NJ 08690. Si desea asistir en persona\, regístrese antes del 3/29/24. \nSi tiene preguntas\, comuníquese con Kyoko\, Kyoko.Coco@njcdd.org\, al 609-341-3112. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”peacoc” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F6417072456157%2FWN_UMSzrvwzTh-GDgygi-55zw” css=”.vc_custom_1710356825723{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/housing-options-for-people-with-disabilities/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton 800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\, NJ 08690\, 800 US-130\, Hamilton Township\,\, 08690\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416 DTSTAMP:20260428T192059 CREATED:20240311T130712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T130848Z UID:62087-1713139200-1713225599@njcdd.org SUMMARY:Satisfaction/Awareness of Developmental Disability Organizations & Agencies Survey coTraducción al Español DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1705933860108{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\nDo You Know the Developmental Disability Agencies Available to You?\nIn recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month\, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Ombudsman’s Office for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families are excited to launch a survey to assess individuals with disabilities and their families’ awareness and satisfaction with several organizations. These government agencies are committed to providing services\, education\, and advocacy for the developmental disability community. Your participation in this survey will help the participating agencies and organizations identify areas for improvement\, so we can all do better to meet the needs of this community.\n​\nThis survey is available in English\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, Korean\, Chinese\, and Gujarati. See below for the links to the specific language.​​\n\nEnglish- Survey Here\nSpanish- Survey Here\nPortuguese- Survey Here\nKorean- Survey Here\nChinese- Survey Here\n​Gujarati- Survey Here\nThe survey will be available until April 15th\, 2024.\nIf there are any questions about the survey or if you need any assistance in completing it\, please contact Kerry McGrath at kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org or (609)-984-4516. A live interpreter is available upon request\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n¿Conoce las agencias de discapacidad del desarrollo disponibles para usted?\nEn reconocimiento al Mes de la Concientización sobre las Discapacidades del Desarrollo\, el Consejo sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Nueva Jersey y la Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo para Personas con Discapacidades Intelectuales o del Desarrollo y sus Familias se complacen en lanzar una encuesta para evaluar la conciencia y satisfacción de las personas con discapacidades y sus familias con varias organizaciones. . Estas agencias gubernamentales están comprometidas a brindar servicios\, educación y defensa para la comunidad con discapacidades del desarrollo. Su participación en esta encuesta ayudará a las agencias y organizaciones participantes a identificar áreas de mejora\, para que todos podamos mejorar para satisfacer las necesidades de esta comunidad.\n​\n​Esta encuesta está disponible en inglés\, español\, coreano\, portugués\, chino y gujarati. Consulte a continuación los enlaces al idioma específico.\n\nEnglish- Survey Here\nSpanish- Survey Here\nPortuguese- Survey Here\nKorean- Survey Here\nChinese- Survey Here\n​Gujarati- Survey Here​\nLa encuesta estará disponible hasta el 15 de abril de 2024.\n​Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta o si necesita ayuda para completarla\, comuníquese con Kerry McGrath en kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org o (609)-984-4516. Un intérprete en vivo está disponible a pedido.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/satisfaction-awareness-of-developmental-disability-organizations-agencies-survey-con-traduccion-al-espanol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T192059 CREATED:20240403T175057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T153204Z UID:62236-1713294000-1713297600@njcdd.org SUMMARY:Project Lifesaver DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1705933860108{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\nProject Lifesaver\n\nRegional Family Support Planning Council #1 (Morris\, Sussex\, Warren) cordially invites parents and family members of children and adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to a special meeting regarding Project Lifesaver. A community conversation will follow immediately after the presentation. Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program operated by public safety agencies to provide timely responses to save the lives of people with cognitive disabilities who may wander from their homes. After the presentation\, we open the floor for the audience. We want to listen to the issues you are facing to care for your loved ones with I/DD so that we can deliver your voice to the state level. Download Flyer \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”blue” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZ0vduiqrToiHtOXRLWaTTIXTQAh075JC876″ css=”.vc_custom_1712166489918{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\nProyecto Salvavidas\nEl Consejo Regional de Planificación de Apoyo Familiar #1 (Morris\, Sussex\, Warren) invita cordialmente a los padres y familiares de niños y adultos con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo (I/DD) a una reunión especial sobre el Proyecto Lifesaver. Una conversación comunitaria seguirá inmediatamente después de la presentación. Project Lifesaver es un programa de búsqueda y rescate operado por agencias de seguridad pública para brindar respuestas oportunas para salvar las vidas de personas con discapacidades cognitivas que puedan deambular fuera de sus hogares. Después de la presentación\, abrimos la palabra al público. Queremos escuchar los problemas que enfrenta al cuidar a sus seres queridos con I/DD para que podamos hacer llegar su voz a nivel estatal. Descargar Folleto\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”blue” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZ0vduiqrToiHtOXRLWaTTIXTQAh075JC876″ css=”.vc_custom_1712166506353{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/project-lifesaver/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T192059 CREATED:20240403T190518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T154644Z UID:62240-1713873600-1713877200@njcdd.org SUMMARY:NJ Disability Caucus on Special Education DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1705933860108{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\n\nThe New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus invites you to our Webinar Addressing Safe and Inclusive Education\nTuesday\, April 23 starting at 12:00 pm.​\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nAssemblywoman Aura Dunn will lead the discussion along with Disability Caucus Collaborators.\n\nThe NJ Legislative Disability Caucus serves as a bipartisan forum within the New Jersey Legislature for lawmakers and their staff to consider the impact on the disability community.\n​\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” color=”blue” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN__66vADX1SFqYcSyHfbu3WQ|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1712171003938{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/nj-disability-caucus-on-special-education/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T192059 CREATED:20240327T193521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T154807Z UID:62144-1714395600-1714401000@njcdd.org SUMMARY:School Transportation Listening Sessions DESCRIPTION:Listen\n \n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1705933860108{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nSchool Transportation Listening Sessions\nThe New Jersey Department of Education is hosting three school transportation safety listening sessions with the support of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and SPAN Parent Advocacy Network. The Department of Education’s new Director of the Office of School Bus Safety\, James Scaringelli\, and the Special Education Ombudsman\, Cynthia Hoenes-Saindon\, would like to hear from individuals with disabilities and their families about their experiences\, concerns and recommendations with school transportation for students for disabilities.\n\nListening Sessions:\nMonday\, April 29th: 1-2:30pm\n\n\nMulti-lingual closed captioning is available for this event. Contact Kerry McGrath at kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org or 609-984-4516 if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”peacoc” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZMudO-hrz4pHt1naYkFFDXc_Ir9cJ3VtwO4|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1711567617825{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\nTransporte escolar Sesiones de escucha\nEl Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Nueva Jersey\, SPAN la Red de Defensa de Padres y el Departamento de Educación de Nueva Jersey están organizando sesiones de escucha sobre seguridad en el transporte escolar. El nuevo Director de la Oficina de Seguridad en los Autobuses Escolares\, James Scaringelli\, y la Defensora del Pueblo de Educación Especial\, Cynthia Hoenes-Saindon\, quisieran escuchar a las personas con discapacidades y sus familias sobre sus experiencias e inquietudes con respecto al transporte escolar para estudiantes con discapacidades.\n\nSesiones de Escucha:\nLunes\, 29 de abril: 1-2:30 pm\n\nComuníquese con Kerry McGrath en kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org o al 609-984-4516 si tiene alguna pregunta.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”peacoc” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZMudO-hrz4pHt1naYkFFDXc_Ir9cJ3VtwO4|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1711567607711{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://njcdd.org/event/school-transportation-listening-sessions/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR