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Joint CFOO and QA Meeting with OPIA Director
OPIA Director, Deborah Robinson, met with the members of the CFOO and QA Forums to answer pre-submitted questions, discuss [...]
Calling It
The NCAS NJ paper on camera in group homes withholds certain details in its reference materials. We assume that [...]
Voices Part 1 and 2
Amy, Brad, Cheryl, Chester, Cynthia, Faith, Fish, George, James, Joshua, Karen, Paul and Tammy, the Matheny Self Advocates, invite [...]
Welcome Lisa Graul to the ABCD Board
Lisa Lerner Graul is the newly appointed Executive Director at LADACIN Network, a nonprofit based in Wanamassa, New Jersey, serving individuals and [...]
Good Lives
Come and meet a family and staff whose lifelong choices have enriched their lives. Home and Community Based Services [...]
ABCD Requests Scope of Practice Determination
ABCD reaches out to several of NJ’s professional licensing boards to determine whether and in what capacity their licensees [...]
ABCD Welcomes Children’s Aid and Family Services
ABCD is pleased to welcome Children’s Aid and Family Services to the DDA. ABCD looks forward to working with [...]
Beheld
Four individuals share what it takes and means to see and be seen. Watch the video [...]
June Meetings with DOH, SHA and Transportation Company
EIPA Meeting with Dr. Shenouda EIPA Director, Dr. Josephine Shenouda, met with the EIPA to answer questions and discuss [...]
FY 27 Budget
We laud Governor Sherrill and her Administration for their continued commitment to supporting and expanding the opportunity for individuals [...]
Spectrum of Care
Only in his family home does a young man begin exhibiting symptoms which over a year’s time gradually escalate, [...]
Welcome RHA Services
The board and members of ABCD are happy to welcome RHA Health Services, “Where Humans Bloom,” to ABCD as [...]
ABCD Announces New Board Vice President and Secretary
ABCD is pleased to announce the election of Michele DelCorsano, President and CEO of Our House as Vice President [...]
Strategic Framework
Retired ABCD Board member, Barbara Greenwald, led the board during the May meeting focused on charting ABCD’s future, balancing [...]
Learning to Fall
Don’t let the toys fool you. In this video we go behind the scenes to learn about the strength, [...]
Testimonial on Volunteerism and Medicaid Eligibility
Picture Credit: Members of LADACIN Read the Paper
ABCD Responds to Recent Tragedy
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The Glue that Holds the Provider Agency Together
General and administrative expenses in the I/DD service system. Picture Credit: Members of Community Access Unlimited Read the Paper [...]
Family
In this video we see the inherent value of family providing community-based supports. Not only does the policy increase [...]
Updated Paper on NY Justice Center
The paper which compared NJ’s OPIA with NY Justice Center has been updated to include ABCD’s policy position Picture [...]
Artificial Intelligence Presentation
The Mercadien presentation on Artificial Intelligence held in March at CAU for ABCD members was well received. They covered [...]
Undiminished
In this video Linda, Mahmoud, Sue, Erika, Martha and Rachel show that maintaining communication, fine and gross motor skills [...]
Quality Assurance for Support Coordination
Mercadien covered key topics on quality, consistent documentation as well as communication. This included specific metrics for measuring quality [...]
ABCD Board Member Recipient of NJBIZ ICON Award
We are pleased to announce that Patricial Carlesimo, Executive Director of the LADACIN Network, is a recipient of NJBIZ’s [...]
ABCD Testifies on the Proposed FY’27 Budget
Firm footing for the individual and the service system. Picture Credit: Children's Center Programs Read the Testimonial [...]
PLAN/NJ Presentation
Jason Miller, the new Executive Director of PLAN/NJ (who has worked for PLAN/NJ for 20 years and Malanie Miquer [...]
FY27 Proposed Budget
Letter to ABCD members, colleagues and friends Picture Credit: Matheny Medical and Educational Center Read the Budget Letter [...]
March and April Visits
Dr. Josephine Shenouda, Director of Early Intervention Services in DOH, joined the EIPA to discuss her 2026 goals of [...]
New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma
The Council released its policy recommendations to increase support for individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Special thanks [...]
Defending the Achievement FAQs
We answer some of your questions about ABCD’s campaign FAQs
