Each year, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities looks to members of the community to help us identify individuals or organizations who have shown an exceptional commitment to promoting community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Whether a devoted educator, a visionary community leader, or a diligent advocate, the Council believes such individuals or organizations should be encouraged, supported, and given recognition.
The NJCDD began the R-Word campaign to raise awareness to members of the community and the media that the words ‘retard’ and ‘retarded’ are hurtful to people with developmental disabilities and their families, and to encourages the public to eradicate these words from everyday vocabulary.
The NJCDD began the R-Word campaign to raise awareness to members of the community and the media that the words ‘retard’ and ‘retarded’ are hurtful to people with developmental disabilities and their families, and to encourages the public to eradicate these words from everyday vocabulary.
The NJCDD is available to visit schools and community groups to address issues surrounding the Anti-Bullying and other forms of bullying. Hundreds of students across the state have already attended these insightful and engaging presentations lets to put an end to the bullying.
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities recognizes that it is important for people with developmental disabilities – particularly those living in independent living or group home arrangements – to be prepared if and when emergencies arise, and to have a clear idea of what to do in such a situation.
The NJCDD encourages people with developmental disabilities to take a committed interest in how our society works. Like all citizens, people with developmental disabilities have a right and a responsibility to participate in the democratic process, to speak their minds with elected officials, and to take an active role in participating in civic dialog.
The New Jersey Charity Racing Days Program were established by law in 1977, as one of the first sources of funds for agencies serving people with developmental disabilities in the community.