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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 [...]
S3752 Part III
Oversight Ideas for improving the current oversight system in DDD. Picture provided by Community Access Unlimited Read the Policy [...]
S3752 Part II
An alternative solution to the concerns behind S3752 Picture provided by Community Access Unlimited Read Testimonial Here [...]
S3752 Part I
S3752 finds blame and institutes controls which will threaten NJ/’s main partner in delivering services to individuals with IDD. [...]
November and December Visits
The Clinical Coordinator for CARES (Crisis Assessment Response and Enhances Services), Ke’Nesha Jones joined ABCD’s Residential Committee to present [...]
Context Counts
ABCD responds to the Ombudsperson for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families Annual Report Picture provided [...]
ABCs at ABCD Presentation
The October 29th ABCD presentation on Managing Meltdowns and Behavior was well attended by our members. Our presenter, Dr. [...]
Expanding the Provision of Behavioral Supports
Legislation Proposed By not permitting licensed professions for which the provision of Behavioral Supports is included in their licensing [...]
Ensure Access to Individual’s Chosen Pursuit
ABCD calls for a policy to reimburse day habilitation programs for their transportation costs. Picture provided by Matheny Medical [...]
Comparable Opportunities to Age in Place
ABCD calls for an increase in the Speech Language Therapy rate in DDD/DHS day programs and services.. Picture provided [...]
Supporting Change
The September 19th ABCD presentation on Supporting Change was well attended by our members. Our presenter, Leanne Delsart, is [...]
September and October Visits
The Clinical Coordinator for CARES (Crisis Assessment Response and Enhances Services), Ke’Nesha Jones joined ABCD’s Residential Committee to present [...]
DOH Annual Budget Listening Session
On October 24, ABCD provided input to Acting Commissioner Baston and staff from the Department of Health for the [...]
