Advocacy Papers

Letter to ABCD members, colleagues and friends Picture Credit: Matheny Medical and Educational Center Read the Budget Letter [...]

The Council released its policy recommendations to increase support for individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Special thanks [...]

We answer some of your questions about ABCD’s campaign FAQs

During the Murphy Administration, the achievements have been substantial and the leadership, undaunted. Pictured: Members of Matheny Medical and [...]

During the Murphy Administration, the advancements for Early Intervention have been considerable. Picture Credit to: LADACIN Network Read the [...]

Are executives running DDD programs receiving fair compensation for their efforts? Pictured: Community Access Unlimited Member Advocates with Elected [...]

ABCD compares OPIA with the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Pictured: [...]

ABCD updates its policy opposing the incorporation of the delivery of services into the formal managed care system. Pictured: [...]

A comprehensive plan to address the direct care workforce shortage. Pictured: Members of Community Access Unlimited Read the Article [...]

Read the Position Paper Legislation which has shortcomings in design, application, outcome, fairness and scope. Picture Credit to ABCD [...]

Read the Paper Picture Credit to Matheny Medical and Educational Center

Technological and moral progress, ABCD calls for remote support to be a fully funded waiver service. Pictured: Community Access [...]

Though well intentioned, flawed and unnecessary bills should “languish in Trenton.” Pictured: Members of Children’s Center Programs Read the [...]

ABCD calls for an annualized cost of living increase Early Intervention Providers. Picture Credited to LADACIN Network Read the [...]

ABCD calls for an end to policies which disproportionately impact individuals with multiple physical, neurological, and developmental disabilities. Pictured: [...]

ABCD calculates the maximum potential impact that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could have on our members and [...]

A rare moment of synchronicity. Government oversight must bear relation to the individual level of need and be analogous [...]

EIPA voices support for regulations which establish procedures for public notice, hearing and comment. Picture: CAU member and  advocate [...]

We are very pleased to welcome CAFSNJ and their wonderful staff to ABCD as DDA members. We look forward [...]

For DDD provider agencies the shift from contract to fee for service has resulted in more extensive consequences than [...]

ABCD provides comments on remote supports and policies which disproportionately disadvantage certain groups. Read the testimonial [...]

Every day the DDD provider community proves it resilience and commitment to the people we serve. CAU members advocating [...]

Today, in NJ, we have not lost ground. Credit to Community Access Unlimited ABCD’s Letter to Members, Colleagues and [...]

On May 14, the Council hosted a virtual Learning Collaboration, Dual-Diagnosis: A Vision for Better Mental Health Care for [...]

DDD must create a mental health acuity rate for what is happening and for what needs to happen. Credit [...]

On April 22, 2025, members of the New Jersey Disability Legislative Caucus held a webinar on Supporting Agency Perspective [...]

The I/DD population is complex and diverse and can be found in every pocket of the Medicaid program. Chairperson [...]

The transition from contract based to Fee for Service has meant profound changes to our system.  Enough time has [...]

Not losing ground. Credit to LADACIN Networks's Member Advocates Read the Testimonial

ABCD attempts to clarify the Medicaid program to help the community better understand what is at risk. Members of [...]