Advocacy Papers
Review of NJ’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The independent and comprehensive report shows the value of our holistic system of care and services which empowers all [...]
ABCD Testifies on the Proposed FY’25 Budget
Pathbreaking policies must not become an anomaly. Read the Testimonial
NJDLC Welcomes the 221st New Jersey Legislature
On February 20, 2024, members of the New Jersey Disability Legislative Caucus held a webinar to welcome new members [...]
The Shifting Landscape of the IDD Provider
How can we ensure that high quality person-centered care and support remains incentivized in this changing landscape within a [...]
24% in ‘23
According to ABCD’s survey of its membership, the average percentage of revenue spent on transportation to and from day [...]
November and December Visits
The Early Intervention Provider Association welcomed two guests for its November meeting - Mary Coogan, Esq., President/CEO of Advocates [...]
ABCD Updates NJCAT Paper
DDPI of the Bloustein Center for Survey Research at Rutgers is in the process of reviewing the NJCAT. Surveys [...]
1115 Waiver Post Award Forum
ABCD provides input on the progress of NJ 1115 Comprehensive Waiver by focusing on the need for diversification of [...]
Work to Improve the NJCAT to Commence: Nine Years After Major System Change
DDD has announced the review of the NJCAT tool. Research and development will be conducted by the Developmental Disabilities [...]
Day Habilitation Advocacy Review
Successful advocacy is always a group effort with people and organizations taking on different roles and levels of responsibility. [...]
FY24 State Budget Signed into Law
ABCD thanks Governor Murphy and members of the New Jersey Legislature for the expansion of investment and services to [...]
Equitable Treatment for People with High Clinical Need
Standardized acuity differentials for Community Inclusion, Prevocational Training and Supportive Employment must be made available. Picture provided by Matheny [...]
Division of Developmental Disabilities Self-Directed Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent Model
Over the last five years and within our relatively tiny universe, ABCD member agencies have twice witnessed actual harm [...]
PHE and Residential: The Data Story
Covid-19 was deadlier for those with IDD. Many live in congregate settings or receive care from people who must [...]
Transportation and Day Habilitation
ABCD’s white paper sheds light on status and offers possible solutions for consideration. The white paper would not exist [...]
An Actionable Roadmap: Ideas for Reducing the NPA
The proposed third increase to the rate in two years after a decade and a half of deterioration, proves [...]
Camera Surveillance in Group Homes: An Update
Four Years of Dogged Opposition to the Camera Bill. Read the White Paper
Governor Murphy Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Recommendations Important Trends Continue
Over the last number of years, The Murphy Administration and the NJ Legislature broke with tradition and provided our [...]
The I/DD Population is Heterogeneous: MH Care Requires Multidisciplinary Approach
People with I/DD are part of a multifaceted and multidimensional community and there is no one method that should [...]
Continued Advocacy for Expansion of the Mental Health Service Continuum
ABCD testifies before Assembly Health Committee. Picture provided by New Concepts for Living Read the Testimony [...]
Commissioner Identifies Early Intervention as a “Very Important Program.”
DOH FY’24 Budget Listening Session Early Intervention provider agencies take on one of society’s most important endeavors, preventing and [...]
DHS Hosts Annual Budget Listening Session: ABCD Calls for Lasting Reform
Delay or Inaction May Mean a Missed Opportunity On November 3, 2022, ABCD provided input on FY’24 Budget during [...]
Annualize the Support Coordination Rate
Preliminary Findings on the Impact of the 10-Month-Old Rate Increase Survey Summary Here
Monthly Monitoring Tool
Comments Submitted for Consideration by the SCA Many members of ABCD’s SCA gave positive feedback on the new document, [...]
ABCD Welcomes Presenters in November and December
Shannon Voll, DDD State Director of Community Development met with ABCD’s Residential Committee to discuss residential placements for individuals [...]
Camera Surveillance in Group Home Settings is a Nonsolution
ABCD Response to NJ Monitor Article. To the Editor: Dana DeFilippo’s article lays out many of the arguments for [...]
Assembly Human Services Committee Hosts Hearing on Employment for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Assembly Human Services Chairperson, Angelica Jimenez, and the Committee host a hearing to learn status and next steps to [...]
Testing Requirements Under Executive Order 292 and Executive Directive 21-011
No Longer Suitable for the Current Reality in IDD Congregate Settings. Picture provided by Matheny Read the Position Statement [...]
Promoting the Greater Good and Minimizing Harm
Add on to what is working. Picture provided by Matheny Read the Position Statement
Increase the Capped Housing Rates to 75% of the Latest FMR
Capped rates for licensed SROs so that they are once again 75% of the FMR for the latest year [...]
