Sha’de Norman: “She Handled Everything Like a Manager”
“Be the person who takes the initiative,” is the credo by which Sha’de Norman lives and works. It’s also the advice she would give to her co-workers. Sha’de is […]
DDD Releases Its 2019 Timeline for Graduates Aging Out of the School System
As we cross the halfway point of the school summer break, preparing for back-to-school in September will be on our minds. Nevertheless, for students who will turn 21 during […]
DDD Quick Guide for Families Now Available in Spanish – “Guia rapida para familias” ahora es disponible en español
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) has announced that its Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual: A Quick Guide for Families has been translated into [...]
New Jersey Launches NJ ABLE Accounts to Help Individuals with Disabilities Save for Expenses
New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson on Monday announced the launch of a major new program to help individuals with disabilities in the state become more independent and [...]
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 [...]
Quarterly Division Update Meetings Scheduled
The N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) quarterly update meetings for individuals and families will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Venue is: 5 Commerce [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
DDD Issues 2018 Summer Camp Funding Guidance
The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Family Support program may be able to provide limited camp funding assistance for DDD-eligible individuals who are not enrolled [...]