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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." 

Community Building Awards

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities is proud to announce the recipients of the first Community Building Awards.

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Words matter.  And sometimes they hurt.  The Council has launched a campaign to stop the use of the words "retarded" and the very hurtful "retard."

Click here for more information.  To join the campaign and fill out a pledge form, click here.

COUNCIL PROJECTS

• Monday Morning

• Youth Leadership Project

• Family Support

• Partners in Policymaking

• Men's Health Care

• Women's Health Care

PUBLIC INFORMATION

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• Inclusive Education

• Employment Services

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COUNCIL-RELATED LINKS

• Council Members and Staff
  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)

• Emergency Preparedness

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 28, 2009

Council on Developmental Disabilities

Public Meeting

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location:  Lafayette Yard Marriot Conference Center

1 West Lafayette Street

Trenton, NJ  08608

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Council seeking your input on education issues.  Click on the "Zoomerang" link below to access the Survey.

How are we doing?

Click on the question mark below and let us know….

The NJCDD is looking for public and professional feedback on its activities. Go to the survey site and complete the satisfaction survey so we can better plan for future activity. Thanks.

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

Click here for information on Dental Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey.

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. 

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