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Yolanda Smith
Cathy Tamburello
Eileen Hurley
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm.
NJ Legislative Disability Roundtable Recording is now available here | Passcode: 9h36%DfP
NJ Legislative Disability Roundtable Recording is now available here https://bit.ly/3Ck01G7 | Passcode: 5r#8#FZ4
Hospital Visitation Policy
Hospitals are required to allow a designated support person to be with’ the disabled patient, in both the emergency room and during hospitalization, regardless of the reason for the hospitalization, for patients for whom a support person has been determined to be medically necessary.
Nominations can be submitted electronically here or by completed the nomination form. Access the Nomination Form Here. You can request assistance in completing the nomination form by emailing NJCDD@NJCDD.org. The Application Deadline Extended to July 8, 2022
In an effort to support the disability community in dealing with COVID-19, NJCDD will provide information and contacts for additional information on our Covid19 resource page. NJCDD will also provide updates regarding selected meetings and events sponsored within the disability community.
Contacts: NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline 1-800-962-1253 or 1-800-222-1222. Email us at NJCDD@NJCDD.org with questions or requests for additional information.
Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) and developmental disabilities network partners, the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, along with the Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families will host virtual town hall meetings. Learn more on our COVID-19 Resources page or DRNJ.org website.
