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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."

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UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW DATE

May 22, 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
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June 14, 2008

Health Conference for Men with Disabilities

Location: Trenton Lafayette Marriott

1 West Lafayette Street

Trenton, NJ 08608
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Ongoing, open input from the public

is good for public policy.

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Public input, Comments

and Suggestions

FY-2008 Grants and Contracts

Full Proposal Technical Assistance Meeting will be announced shortly.

Full Proposal Information is on the Grants and Contracts Page.

NEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN SERVICES

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NJ Voter Information

2008 is the election of the President

and many important positions.

Be familiar with your rights,

your obligations, and how to register and vote.

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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. Further information is available from the Council and can be obtained by calling our offices at 609-292-3745.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT GETS NEW COORDINATOR

Frank Latham has joined the Council to launch the Youth Leadership Project. The project will work with young people with developmental disabilities to help them get ready to be a new generation of leaders in self-advocacy.

Latham brings a wealth of experience to the Council, both as a social worker and as a field coordinator working with advocacy groups across the state.

According to Latham, he is looking forward to working with young advocates who were involved in the Council's early efforts in this area last year, as well as actively seeking new people to join the Project.

"Youth development is the cornerstone of any movement. The Council's new Youth Leadership Project will be a key resource for young advocates who want to get involved and help move that mission forward," says Latham.

Latham says the membership should reflect a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, with a special focus on young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as mandated by the federal law governing the Council.

Over the coming months Latham will be working with interested young advocates to recruit new members, set goals, and develop short and long range plans.

For more information about the Council's Youth Leadership Project, contact Frank Latham at 609.292.3453, or e-mail frank.latham@njcdd.org.

NJCDD Releases Advisory Paper on the State of Public Supports for Families
NJCDD has released an advisory paper to the Governor and State Legislature recommending increased supports and services that recognize and acknowledge individual and family choice. NJCDD also recommends that the Executive and Legislative branches aggressively examine longer term strategies to provide better support for families, thereby delaying or eliminating the need for more costly out-of home placements. CLICK HERE FOR ADVISORY

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