News
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 [...]
ABCD Legislator of the Year: Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson
September 7, 2023 speech of Patricia Carlesimo, ED of LADACIN Network and Vice President of the ABCD Board. During [...]
EIPA Honors NJDOH Commissioner Judith Persichilli: The Nurse “Broke the Fever”
Early Intervention Champion Award September 6, 2023, speech of Patricial Carlesimo, ED LADACIN Network, Vice President of the ABCD [...]
Community of Practice for Supporting Families
ABCD is pleased to announce that our nominees, Dr. Dan Balboni and Sean Bielefeldt of Matheny Medical and Educational [...]
Emerging Leaders Welcome K. David Holmes
There are 37,000 non-profits registered in the state of New Jersey. Most non-profits fail in the first five years. [...]
NJ Association of Counties ED Meets with Emerging Leaders
Advocacy on a Local Level Executive Director of NJAC, John G Donnadio, Esq and ABCD’s Jeanne Ashmore met with [...]
NJCDD Legislative Disability Caucus. Access to EI and Youth Services
David K. Holmes, Consultant to ABCD’s Early Intervention Provider Association presents on Early Intervention and the current opportunities and [...]
ABCs at ABCD Presentation: Crucial Conversations
On July 12 Jeanne Ashmore welcomed ABCD members attending Jonathan Meagher-Zayas and Nicole Dama of Equity Warrior Strategies, LLC [...]
June Presentations
Wellness for a New Normal. ABCs at ABCD Presentation ABCD’s Jeanne Ashmore welcomed Amy Hassa, MSW, Director of DHS [...]
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 [...]
