DHS/DDD Announcement on the New Drug Testing Program Webinar
IMPORTANT! Information About the DHS Drug Testing Program The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) Drug Testing Program Training is being offered via webinar at the [...]
Voting: Your Right, Your Independence
Flag Day is about patriotism, serving your country. Participating in our democracy is the single most important and powerful way to advocate or self-advocate for the rights and well-being [...]
DDD Announces More Information on Stephen Komninos’ Law
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Stephen Komninos’ Law in New Jersey went into effect, which we mentioned here last month. The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has released [...]
Appreciating Men and Women Who Died in Service and Helping Disabled Veterans in New Jersey Copy
Today, Memorial Day, the Advancing Opportunities team remembers and pays respect to our brave men and women lost in battle. We are ever grateful to them and their families […]
The N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Releases Two Important Manuals
The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) announces the release of the following two important manuals: Supports Program Policies & Procedures Manual Community Care [...]
Slide Presentations from DDD Quarterly Meetings Are Now Available
DDD Quarterly Update Meeting: PowerPoint slide summaries from the most recent New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Quarterly Update Meeting are now available. The April [...]
Stephen Komninos’ Law: Keeping New Jersey Adults with Developmental Disabilities Healthy and Safe
The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) announces Stephen Komnios’ Law. Enacted in 2017 and taking effect May 1, 2018, the law “strengthens protections for [...]
Notable Disability Articles: Period Ending April 30, 2018
Welcome to our latest installment of noteworthy disability-themed articles! This week, we have a large selection of articles of people and events in New Jersey! As a leader in […]
Quarterly Meeting, December 2017: Registration Open
Quarterly New Jersey DDD Meeting Registration Opens Wednesday, December 6 As previously announced, registration for the Division’s quarterly update meetings opens Wednesday, December 6. [...]
Tess C. Has a Lot to Say and Share
One of the first things that strikes one upon meeting Tess C. is her gaze, a sure sign she is a happy and highly intelligent lady. This impression only […]