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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." *Please scroll down this page to find more information.*	COUNCIL PROJECTS Monday Morning Youth Leadership Project Family Support Partners in Policymaking Health Care PUBLIC INFORMATION Publications Reports and Manuals Legislation Resources for Policy Makers Voting Inclusive Education Employment Services Events and Community Calendar COUNCIL-RELATED LINKS Council Members and Staff Public Meeting Schedule 2007-11 Five-Year State Plan 2008 State Plan Update Position Statements Grants & Contracts Community Building Awards 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 Council Public Meeting July 29 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Send an E-mail CLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENTS AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR You will need ADOBE Reader to access many of the pages on this site. If you do not have ADOBE Reader you can download it for free from this link. click the icon
*Time is Running Out* to Apply for this Year's Partners in Policymaking (PIP) Advocacy Training Sessions. ----------------------AUGUST 16 IS THE LAST DAY---------------------- Download the Application here and send directly to Partners in Policymaking PIP Coordinator Dennie Todd at dennie.todd@njcdd.org For more information about Partners in Policymaking follow the link to the right.
*Just Say Something Campaign* *Help Make Positive Changes* The Most Effective Way To Help Make Positive Changes Is To Just Say Something About What You Think Is Right And What You Think Is Wrong. Speech It's Not Only A Right It’s A Responsibility. Find out more. Go to the Just Say Something blog site at: www.JustSaySomething.org Also, visit the campaign's Face Book site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Say-Something/123350082189 and Twitter pages at: http://twitter.com/justsaysome
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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.
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 The NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities will continue its mini-grant process. 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