News & Advocacy
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 [...]