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  From DHS/DDD Acting Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Seifried, “As they did last year, Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature have identified an additional $36 million in [...]

  Apple iOS devices have a well-deserved reputation for their built-in accessibility features. In addition, many third-party apps and hardware are available on the market. An example of the [...]

  Just over a half century ago marked the passing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Twenty-five years later and […]

  That many people with Autism need support with social skills is a given. This week, we learned three ways in which assistive technology is helping. First, there is a […]

  Welcome to our latest installment of noteworthy disability-themed articles! In addition, as a leader in the field, we are pleased to share our experience, knowledge, and expertise with the [...]

    Please see announcements below about two exciting new DDD initiatives:   NEW WEBINAR! Supports Brokerage: An Overview for Support Coordinators, Individuals and Families This webinar [...]

  “It was a gift from God,” says Corchia Patten, referring to the type of work she does. “Caring for others comes naturally for Corchia. “My family believes their life, […]

    Ever since she emigrated from Colombia with her family, Val M. had been eager to embrace her adopted country. Blind from birth, Val continues to learn English and […]

    Or chadash. That’s Hebrew for a new light. From Israel comes an intriguing assistive tech device named OrCam MyEye, recently updated to version 2.0.   OrCam MyEye, according [...]

  Augmentative and assistive communication (AAC) assistive technology, especially in the form of speech-generation devices, are finding increasingly wide audience among individuals whose [...]