News
Six Months
Every day the DDD provider community proves it resilience and commitment to the people we serve. CAU members advocating [...]
May and June Visits
FSSU Director, Patricia Graham and Chief, James Boyd attended the May meeting of the Residential Committee and the June [...]
Val Sellers of NJACP and Tom Baffuto of The Arc of NJ Retire
We wish our esteemed colleagues and friends the greatest of joy as they embark on this new and exciting [...]
New Jersey’s FY 2026 Budget
Today, in NJ, we have not lost ground. Credit to Community Access Unlimited ABCD’s Letter to Members, Colleagues and [...]
NJ Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma
On May 14, the Council hosted a virtual Learning Collaboration, Dual-Diagnosis: A Vision for Better Mental Health Care for [...]
Redress the Fracture
DDD must create a mental health acuity rate for what is happening and for what needs to happen. Credit [...]
Regal Group Homes Joins ABCD DDA
We are pleased to welcome Regal Group Homes as a new member of ABCD’s DDA. Regal Group Homes, LLC [...]
ABCD Board Elects Executive Board Members
ABCD is pleased to report that the following members have been elected to the Executive Board for two-year terms [...]
ABCD attends the New Jersey Disability Legislative Caucus
On April 22, 2025, members of the New Jersey Disability Legislative Caucus held a webinar on Supporting Agency Perspective [...]
Assembly Health Committee Hearing on Possible Impact of Medicaid Cuts
The I/DD population is complex and diverse and can be found in every pocket of the Medicaid program. Chairperson [...]
March and April Visits
Positive developments on the EI front. Dr. Josephine Shenouda, Director of Early Intervention Services in DOH joined the EIPA [...]
ABCs at ABCD Presentation: Jeanne Ashmore welcomed Sara Sherman once again
ABCD’s Jeanne Ashmore welcomed Sara Sherman once again, this time to present Putting the P in DSP. Sara outlined [...]
ABCD’s response to the “Hidden at Home” series in NJ.Com
The transition from contract based to Fee for Service has meant profound changes to our system. Enough time has [...]
Funds Needed to Ensure Access to the Individual’s Chosen Pursuit
Thanks to the members of NJEDDA who made this video possible.
ABCD Testifies on the Proposed FY’26 Budget
Not losing ground. Credit to LADACIN Networks's Member Advocates Read the Testimonial
February Visits
Jeff Kolakowski, CEO of the New Jersey Builders Association, joined the ABCD Board meeting to discuss how membership can [...]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Meeting at ABCD
Candidate Mayor Ras Baraka met with the ABCD Board to learn more about that alliance, our goals, and our [...]
It’s All Y(Our) Fault
Since late January, ABCD members have been calling, emailing, visiting, rallying, and showing up at hearings to voice their [...]
Representative McIver’s Medicaid Town Hall
Congressperson LaMonica McIver D10 hosted a town hall to discuss Medicaid with invited guests and constituents. The Congresswoman asked [...]
Reflective Supervision
The January 16th ABCD presentation on Reflective Supervision was well attended by our members. Our presenter, Leanne Delsart, is [...]
Congressional Visits
Bette and Laura of Our House (pictured here) join ABCD in a visit to the Mountainside satellite office of [...]
Medicaid is Complicated
ABCD attempts to clarify the Medicaid program to help the community better understand what is at risk. Members of [...]
Proposed FY’26 State Budget
Governor Murphy keeps IDD and EI community providers whole Picture provided by Community Access Unlimited Read The Synopsis [...]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Meeting at ABCD
On January 17, 2025, Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Mayor Sean Spiller met with the ABCD Board to learn more [...]
ABCD Welcomes New Board Member
We are pleased to welcome the new Executive Director/CEO of Durand, Marc Sano, to the Board of ABCD. Mark [...]
FY’26 Budget Press Conference
For the second consecutive year, ABCD joined with The Arc, NJACP, NJAMHAA, NJACYF and the NJCMO for a virtual [...]
Centralized Early Intervention Referral System
ABCD comments on the RFA. Picture provided by LADACIN Network. Read our Comments
ABCD Takes Action to Prevent Rate Cuts
The IDD and EI communities can’t lose the important ground we have gained through Governor Murphy’s vision and leadership. [...]
ABCD Comments on Fatal Plane Collision and DEI Hiring
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities employed by the FAA/DOT are there because they worked for it and met [...]
DHS Annual Budget Listening Session
On November 19, 2024, ABCD joined with trade groups, agencies, and self-advocates focused on the issues and services impacting [...]
