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.
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3rd Quarter NJCDD Council Meeting
Date and Time: Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) Hy-Brid Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 US Route 130, Hamilton NJ. To make a public comment, please send your written comment to Jacinta.williams@njcdd.org by Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Accomodation:
For in-person accommodations, language interpretation, and/or other accommodations, please contact Jacinta Williams in Jacinta.williams@njcdd.org, with your specific accommodation request at least two weeks in advance or by Wednesday, July 23, 2026.
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Aviso de la Reunion del Consejo del NJCDD del tercer trimestre
Fecha y hora: martes, 6 de Agosto de 2026, de 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
La reunión pública Hy-Brid del Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Nueva Jersey (NJCDD) se celebrará el jueves 6 de agosto de 2026, de 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. en el Hilton Garden Inn, 800 US Route 130, Hamilton NJ. Para hacer un comentario público, por favor envíe su comentario escrito a Jacinta.williams@njcdd.org para el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026.
Alojamiento:
Para alojamientos presenciales, interpretación de idiomas y/u otros alojamientos, por favor contacte con Jacinta Williams en Jacinta.williams@njcdd.org, solicitando su alojamiento específico con al menos dos semanas de antelación o antes del miércoles 23 de julio de 2026.
COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING
Hilton Garden Inn 800 Route 130, Hamilton, NJ
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Public Meeting AGENDA:
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Welcome/Wordly/Reading of Council Vision
Council Member/Staff Introductions
VOTE: May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Council Member Announcements
PRESENTATIONS
10:00 am – 10:45 am Lisa Montalbano: New Ombudsman for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families
10:45 am – 11:30 am Healthcare Focus Group Summary
11:30 am – 11:45 am Public Comment: – Paul Blaustein, Chair (Guideline Review)
11:45 am – 12:15pm VOTE: Vice Chair and Executive Committee At-Large if needed
STAFF REPORT
12:15 pm –12:45pm Executive Director – Mercedes Witowsky
VOTE: 2027 Annual Budget
COMMITTEE REPORTS
12:45 am – 1:15pm Executive Committee: Paul Blaustein
Advocate Advisory subcommittee: Ryan Roy
Public Policy Committee: Nantanee Koppstein
Health and Wellness subcommittee: Elizabeth Dalzell
Children and Youth subcommittee: Peg Kinsell
State Plan Committee: Michael McCarthy
Access for All subcommittee: Annette Smith
Grants Committee: Kevin Nunez
1:15 pm – 1:30pm Public Comment – Paul Blaustein, Chair (Guideline Review)
Wrap up and adjourn – Paul Blaustein, Chair
1:30 pm – 2:30pm Council Member ONLY Lunch & Learn (All Council members are expected to attend)
Next Consumer Caucus is November 18, 2026 – 5 pm – 7 pm @ Hilton Garden Inn
Next Council meeting is November 19, 2026 – 9:30 am-1:30 pm @ Hilton Garden Inn
Date: November 19, 2026
Location: Hilton Garden Inn 800 US Route 130 Hamilton, NJ
Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Hilton Garden Inn
800 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
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