News
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 [...]
Transportation and Day Habilitation
ABCD’s white paper sheds light on status and offers possible solutions for consideration. The white paper would not exist [...]
Best Wishes to Steven Vernikoff
In May of 2023 ABCD staff and friends gathered to wish Steve the best in his retirement in October [...]
ABCD Board Elects Officers for 23/25 at its May Meeting
ABCD is pleased to announce the re-election for a two-year term of Bernadette Griswold, Executive Director of Community Access [...]
Human Services Equity Coalition Issues Press Release
Read the release
ABCs at ABCD Presentation: Front Line Supervisor Training
On April 28 and May 18, ABCD Director of Education and Training, Jeanne Ashmore, welcomed over 100 ABCD member [...]
An Actionable Roadmap: Ideas for Reducing the NPA
The proposed third increase to the rate in two years after a decade and a half of deterioration, proves [...]
Camera Surveillance in Group Homes: An Update
Four Years of Dogged Opposition to the Camera Bill. Read the White Paper
ANCOR’s 2023 Direct Support Professional of the Year
Monique St. Clair Our heartfelt congratulations Ms. St. Clair of Community Access Unlimited for this well-deserved honor. We salute [...]
Gene Myers Article in NorthJersey.com on Proposed FY’24 Budget
Impact on DDD services in the community. Read the Article
ABCs at ABCD: Time is Money
Once again, ABCD members benefit from the knowledge, experience and generosity of Epstein, Becker and Green attorney, Maxine (Mickey) [...]
ABCD Welcomes Presenters
Cristine Chickadel, Program Assistant in NJ ABLE within DHS, Division of Disability Services (DDS) joined the ABCD membership in [...]
ABCD Testimonial on the FY’24 Proposed Budget
We see opportunity. Read the Testimony
ABCs at ABCD Presentation: Psychological Safety
On March 21 Jeanne Ashmore welcomed over 40 members of ABCD attending Jonathan Meagher-Zayas and Nicole Dama of Equity [...]
Advancing Opportunities Joins ABCD Board
We are pleased and honored that DDA Member, Advancing Opportunities will be joining the ABCD Board as a Provisional [...]
DDD’s Support Coordination Competency and Capacity Building Steering Committee
The Division and the Boggs Center will co-chair this time-limited committee which will be charged with the review and [...]
Governor Murphy Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Recommendations Important Trends Continue
Over the last number of years, The Murphy Administration and the NJ Legislature broke with tradition and provided our [...]
The I/DD Population is Heterogeneous: MH Care Requires Multidisciplinary Approach
People with I/DD are part of a multifaceted and multidimensional community and there is no one method that should [...]
Continued Advocacy for Expansion of the Mental Health Service Continuum
ABCD testifies before Assembly Health Committee. Picture provided by New Concepts for Living Read the Testimony [...]
Gene Myers Article in NorthJersey.com on Remote Supports
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NJ HOSA – Future Health Professional Consultant and State Officer Coach meets with ABCD HR Forum
Shawnee Chaudhury, joined the January meeting of the HR Forum to present on the organization and how ABCD member [...]
Commissioner Identifies Early Intervention as a “Very Important Program.”
DOH FY’24 Budget Listening Session Early Intervention provider agencies take on one of society’s most important endeavors, preventing and [...]
DHS Hosts Annual Budget Listening Session: ABCD Calls for Lasting Reform
Delay or Inaction May Mean a Missed Opportunity On November 3, 2022, ABCD provided input on FY’24 Budget during [...]
ABCs at ABCD Hosts First Online Education Event “How Not to Get Sued”
Respect and Professionalism is at the Forefront 36% to 53% of small businesses (defined by the US Census Bureau as [...]
ABCD Welcomes Community Options: New Provisional ABCD Board Member
We are pleased and honored to announce that Community Options has joined the ABCD Board as a Provisional Member. [...]
Annualize the Support Coordination Rate
Preliminary Findings on the Impact of the 10-Month-Old Rate Increase Survey Summary Here
Monthly Monitoring Tool
Comments Submitted for Consideration by the SCA Many members of ABCD’s SCA gave positive feedback on the new document, [...]
ABCD Welcomes Presenters in November and December
Shannon Voll, DDD State Director of Community Development met with ABCD’s Residential Committee to discuss residential placements for individuals [...]
Camera Surveillance in Group Home Settings is a Nonsolution
ABCD Response to NJ Monitor Article. To the Editor: Dana DeFilippo’s article lays out many of the arguments for [...]
ABCD Welcomes Durand to ABCD Board
ABCD is delighted to welcome Durand as a Provisional Member of the ABCD Board. Durand, a former DDA member, [...]
