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ABCs at ABCD Presentation: May 2024
ABCD’s Jeanne Ashmore welcomed Matheny Medical and Educational Centers, Director of Psychological and Social Services. Dr. Dan Balboni, PsyD, [...]
Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Meeting at ABCD
On April 24, 2024, Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Candidate, Mayor Steven Fulop met with the ABCD Board to learn more [...]
March and April Visits
ABCD’s Quality Assurance Forum welcomed New Jersey’s statewide Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families, [...]
PPMU/Leadership Group Created
We are pleased to report that the DDD TG Leadership agreed to the formation of an ongoing group which [...]
Susan K. Livio’s article in NJ Advanced Media on the FY’25 Budget
Impact on Some Services in the Community
ABCs at ABCD Presentation: Jeanne Ashmore welcomed Sara Sherman once again
ABCD’s Jeanne Ashmore welcomed Sara Sherman once again, this time to present Workplace Professionalism. Common Courtesies and Cringeworthy Challenges. [...]
Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Meeting at ABCD
On March 27, 2024, Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Candidate, Senate President Emerita Steve Sweeney met with the ABCD Board to [...]
ABCD EIPA Joins “UP” Leadership Team
ACNJ received a multi-year grant from the Pritzker Children’s Initiative for “UP.” The vision of Unlocking Potential Part II [...]
January and February Visits
PPMU Director, Wendy Yosco visited with ABCD’s Residential Committee to discuss the creation/expansion of the IDD/Behavioral/Mental Health service continuum. [...]
Republican Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Meeting at ABCD
On February 28, 2024, Republican Gubernatorial Primary Candidate, Assemblyman Jack Citarelli met with the ABCD Board to learn more [...]
ABCs at ABCD Presentation: 25 Ways to Deliver Ongoing Staff Training without Pulling Everyone in for Training
ABCD’s Jeanne Ashmore welcomed Sara Sherman once again to our program, this time to present her 25 (actually 28) [...]
The Case for an Across-the-Board Increase
ABCD continues to make the case to the Administration during their FY’25 Budget deliberations for an across-the-board increase for [...]
ABCD Announces New Board Treasurer
Rachel Herrington Elected Board Treasurer ABCD is pleased to announce the election of Rachel Herrington, Executive Director of New [...]
Time to Reset the Policy
Limiting qualified licensed professions from the provision of behavioral support unnecessarily restricts the individual’s access to care. Picture provided [...]
DHS Annual Budget Listening Session: Expand the Social Bargain
On November 29, 2023, ABCD joined with trade groups, agencies, and self-advocates focused on the issues and services impacting [...]
DOH Annual Budget Listening Session: An Enduring Commitment
On November 14, 2023, ABCD joined colleagues and friends to provide input regarding the FY’25 Budget, for Acting Commissioner [...]
November and December Visits
The Early Intervention Provider Association welcomed two guests for its November meeting - Mary Coogan, Esq., President/CEO of Advocates [...]
Barbara Greenwald, COO of CFS, Retires: Person-Centered, 24/7
In December of 2023, ABCD Board members gathered to salute Barbara for her work with individuals with Developmental Disabilities [...]
ABCs at ABCD Presentation: Communication and Conflict Resolution
“Without different ideas, leaders wouldn’t be choosing the best strategies that are accommodating and have the greatest impact.” On [...]
New “Home Model” proposed by DOH
Since posting our November 15 position wherein ABCD maintained that the current EI delivery system should remain until further [...]
Improve Access to Long-Term Remedial Care in Day Programs: 1048 Signatures Secured
For most individuals with IDD, services to address difficulties related to their diagnosis are identified and provided by their [...]
ABCD Announces New Board Secretary
Michele DelCorsano Elected Board Secretary ABCD is pleased to announce the election of Michele DelCorsano, Executive Director of Our [...]
NJ START Program to Launch Diverse Group Convened by DDD
The New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) continues to focus on improving service delivery [...]
ABCs at ABCD
ABCD members once again welcomed Maxine (Mickey) Neuhauser, Esq. of Epstein, Becker, and Green to learn about new and [...]
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities: 40th Anniversary Colloquium
Remarks by Executive Director Deborah Spitalnik, PhD Making the Ideal Real: Love and Policy. Twenty-three pages and well worth [...]
Health and Safety Information
DDD is to be acknowledged for its tremendous efforts over the last few years to [...]
September and October Visits
“Our goal is consistency.” Office of Licensing Director and Chief, Kathy Patrick and Sean O’Brien joined representatives of the [...]
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 [...]
The Provision of Behavioral Supports in the IDD Community
Tapping various professions will expand the talent pool, treatment modalities and care models. Picture provided by Pillar Care Continuum [...]
