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Our Vision "All individuals with developmental disabilities are contributing members of their neighborhoods and communities; make real choices and have control over their own lives; have the freedom to strive, excel, and make mistakes; are in a position to achieve personal goals, are in a position to affect policy and process decisions that affect their lives; and have the same rights, privileges, responsibilities, and opportunities of citizenship as does any other New Jersey resident."		COUNCIL PROJECTS Monday Morning Youth Leadership Project Family Support Partners in Policymaking Men's Health Care Women's Health Care PUBLIC INFORMATION Publications Legislation Voter Registration Inclusive Education Employment Services Community Calendar COUNCIL-RELATED LINKS Council Members and Staff 2008 Public Meeting Schedule 2007-11 Five-Year State Plan 2008 State Plan Update Position Statements Grants & Contracts Leadership Training Support Fund Council Brochure Annual Report Council Bylaws The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 State Statute National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) UPCOMING EVENTS October 30, 2008 Moving Toward Accessibility: Acknowledging the Needs of People with Disabilities in Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services Click Here for More Information October 30, 2008 Trinitas Hospital's Statewide Clinical Consultation & Training (SCCAT) 9th Annual Conference Click Here for More Information December 4, 2008 Council on Developmental Disabilities Public Meeting 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Trenton Lafayette Marriott 1 West Lafayette Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Send an E-mail CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMMUNITY CALENDAR You will need ADOBE Reader to access many of the pages on this site. If you do not have ADOBE Reader you can download it for free from this link. click the icon
Council seeking your input on education issues. Click on the "Zoomerang" link below to access the Survey. Ongoing, open input from the public is good for public policy. Click to go to the NJCDD Survey Page Public input, Comments and Suggestions Your Comments on the State Plan for Fiscal Year 2009 Click on this link to read the State Plan Update - For Public Comment Click on this link to read the Public Comments on the State Plan FY-2008 Grants and Contracts Full Proposal Technical Assistance Meeting will be announced shortly. Full Proposal Information is on the Grants and Contracts Page.
Click here for information on Dental Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey. The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities has produced a voting guide for people with developmental disabilities and other voters. The guide—which lays out in clear language what voting is, why it’s important and how to do it—was developed with significant input from voters with developmental disabilities from Cumberland County. The guide will be distributed statewide for this upcoming election season. For additional information contact the Council offices at 609.292.3745 or mail to: njcdd@njcdd.org Click here to download the Voting Guide.
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities Offers Emergency Preparedness Seminars - September is National Preparedness Month Trenton, NJ. – To kick off National Preparedness Month the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities is presenting emergency preparedness training seminars for people with developmental disabilities. The first group of trainings will be provided to people who live in group homes and supervised apartments. Held each September, National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross to encourage individuals to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies. Jane Dunhamn, Training Coordinator for Emergency Preparedness at the Council, says “it shouldn’t take another great tragedy to remind us how important it is to be prepared for any emergency.” Getting Ready for an Emergency Throughout September, people with developmental disabilities can learn how they can best prepare for emergencies. The training consists of a half day class. By taking the time to develop a disaster plan, assemble a supply kit and put together a Go Bag, individuals will be better prepared when an emergency strikes. The Council will provide Go Bags, supply kits and training materials. Here’s How Trainers will travel to participants at locations designated by Provider Agencies. Please contact Jane Dunhamn or Frank Latham at 609-292-3745. (Click here to see a copy of the Council's guide to help in preparing for an emergency--use the scroll down button to move from page to page)
BECOMING A COUNCIL MEMBER Individuals with developmental disabilities, or parents, family members or guardians of people with developmental disabilities, may apply to become a Council member by contacting the Governor's Office of Appointments at 609-777-0251 for an application.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT GETS NEW COORDINATOR Click on the link above for more information.
NJCDD Mini-Grant Process for FY 2008 The NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities will continue its mini-grant process for FY-2008. Applicants should know that this is to encourage new and innovative local activity that will result in meaningful benefits for all people with developmental disabilities and their families. Read the form instructions or contact the Council for more details. Click Here for Mini-Grant Form ALSO: CHECK OUT THE NJCDD LEADERSHIP TRAINING SUPPORT FUND