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Newsletter Archives Volume 16, Number 4 (PDF Format) December, 2009 Governor Corzine Directs Cabinet to Cut Additional $400 Million; Election Brings Big Changes in Trenton; Health Care Reform Advances in Washington; En Español; Federal Bill Would Replace the Word "Mental Retardation" with "Intellectual Disability"; Just Say Something; The R-Word Campaign; Video Project to Promote Olmstead Planned; New Law to Protect People with Developmental Disabilities; Recovery Act Funds Support Strategic Goals for Autism Research; Community Calendar Volume 15, Number10 (PDF Format) July/August, 2009 The 2010 State Budget Signed; Educatiion Advocates Meet with White House Policy Makers About Seclusion & Restraint; Hunterdon Monday Morning Group Showing Progress; President's Budget Includes Increased Disability Spending; Disability Discrimination Complaints Prevalent; Economic Conditions Taking a Toll on Family Caregivers; Community Calendar Volume 15, Number 9 (PDF Format) June, 2009 "Community Conversations" Bridge the Gap Between People with Developmental Disabilities and Key Decision Makers; State Budget Woes Worsen; Community Calendar Volume 15, Number 8 (PDF Format) May, 2009 Advocate on the State Budget; Advocates on Waiting List; Advocates on State Budget: En Español; Advocates on Waiting List: En Español; From Washington; Community Calendar Volume 15, Number 7 (PDF Format) April, 2009 Council Project: School Facilities Design; Council Project: En Español; College Scholarship Funds Available; Report Call for End to Restraint/Seclusion; NJCIE Conference; Arc Conference on Medical Care; Community Calendar Volume 15, Number 6 (PDF Format) March, 2009 New NJCDD Members; Social Security Stimulus Payments; Social Security Stimulus: En Español; Disability: A Priority for Obama; Hate Crime Prevention; IRS Extends Walk-in Center Hours; Community Calendar. Volume 15, Number 5 (PDF Format) February, 2009 Self-Directed Services Rights Established; Self-Directed Service Rights: En Español; Partners in Policy-Making Recruiting; Partners in Policy Making Reunion; Institutional Closures Proposed; NJDOE Special Education Regs; Community Calendar. Volume 15, Number 4 (PDF Format) January, 2009 Waiting List Letters: En Español; Community Building Awards; COAH Information Available Online; Interagency Agreement for Employment; Online Services for SSA Rep Payees; Council Project: School Facilities Design; Council Project: En Español; Community Calendar. Volume 15, Number 3 (PDF Format) December, 2008 Medicare Benefit Changes, SSA 2009 Cost of Living Adjustment, Military Autism Act Introduced, NCD Reports on School Transition, Fed Offers Guidance on Transition, Post-Secondary Clearinghouse, Community Calendar Volume 15, Number 2 (PDF Format) November, 2008 Report Calls for More DD/MH Services, Resource Desk: Money Smart, MH Parity Bill Passes Congress, New Name for P&A: Disability Rights NJ; Disability Mentoring Day, Community Calendar Volume 15, Number 1 (PDF Format) October, 2008 Voter Registration Form, Higher Education: Act Opens Doors, Disability Employment Awareness, Community Calendar Volume 14, Number 12 (PDF Format) September, 2008 Presidential Forum on Disability, Increasing Federal Family Support, Emergency Preparedness Month, Resources: Family Care Navigator, Fair Housing Act Guidance Issued, Community Calendar Volume 14, Number 11 (PDF Format) August, 2008 Bill Limits Protections in Institutions, Resource: Staff Support Workshop, Bill to Expand Family Care Signed, Federal Education Case Continued, Community Calendar Volume 14, Number 10 (PDF Format) July, 2008 Editorial: Rep. Rush Holton the ADA Restoration Act, Advocates Applaud Special Education Legislation, Stimulus Rebates Still Available, Community Calendar Volume 14, Number 9 (PDF Format) June, 2008 Real Lives on Hold, Bills Advance in NJ Legislature, Youth Leadership Project News, Scholarship Information Available Volume 14, Number 8 (PDF Format) May, 2008 Self-Advocates and Families Needed, Resource Desk: Health Help, Caregivers Conference Scheduled, Remembering Leila Gold, Community Calendar Volume 14, Number 6 (PDF Format) March, 2008 Looking Ahead in Washington D.C., New Rules Could Cut Medicaid Funds, Council Profile: David Tag, President's Budget for 2009 Volume 14, Number 5 (PDF Format) February, 2008 Lame Duck Legislation Session, New Lawmakers Arrive in Trenton, Council Project: Work Handbook, Get Involved, Congress Proposes Disability Trusts Volume 14, Number 2 (PDF Format) November, 2007 Autism Bills Signed, Voting Rights, Council Project , Action Alert - TANF Under Fire, Voters Bill of Rights, En Español por Favor Volume 14, Number 1 (PDF Format) October, 2007 Constitutional Amendment Pending.Candlelight Vigi, Council Profile (w/ Spanish Translation), Community Transition Grant, Free Autism Training for Parents, Early Intervention Regs Proposed, Are You Registered to Vote Volume 13, Number 8 (PDF Format) August 2007 State Budget breakdown; Education lawsuit; Profile: Maria Teresa Abinader; Remembering Greg Mizanin Volume 13, Number 7 (PDF Format) July 2007 Closer to the Ballot: Constitutional Amendment passes General Assembly SPECIAL SECTION: No Child Left Behind Act Turns 5 Volume 13, Number6 (PDF Format) June, 2007 NJYAC--New Jersey Young Activists for Change About the Conference DDD releases Olmstead Plan Public Advocate calls for improvements to implementation of Danielle's Law Coalition opposes Medicaid co-pays "Tunnels and Cliffs": Workforce guide Monday Morning Project expanding Programs help people save money and manage finances Volume 13, Number5 (PDF Format) May 10, 2007 NJCDD announces mini-grant process for FY 2007 Leadership Training Support Fund Top 10 reasons to hire qualified people with disabilities 18th annual Conference on Medical Care for people with developmental disabilities Department of the Public Advocate reports on polling place accessibility Effort launched to place burden on districts in special education cases UPDATE: Constitutional amendment awaiting Assembly vote NJCDD's Youth Activists for Change program accepting applications Homeland Security awards equipment and training grants Community Calendar Volume 13, Number4 (PDF Format) March 31, 2007 Resolution for constitutional amendment passed by assembly committee State Supreme Court overturns DDD regulations Assistive technology recycling program ADA Best Practices Tool Kit New appointments at DDD Voting bills introduced in Congress Community Calendar Volume 13, Number3 (PDF Format) March 15, 2007 State Senate clears the way for constitutional amendment AMA meets with activists about growth-stunting case Eagleton study on voter ID requirements DCA announcement on State Rental Assistance Program State Supreme court rules on anti-bias harassment case Special education journal changes name Community Calendar Volume 13, Number 2 (PDF Format) February 15, 2007 Constitutional Amendment moves of NJ Senate floor House files Joint Funding Resolution Financial Literacy Mental health and substance abuse parity Summer inclusion conference Community Calendar Volume 13, Number 1 (PDF Format) January 31, 2007 Advocates want to amend NJ Constitution and State Statute Monday Morning Youth Program 2007 Inclusive Education Fellowship nomination forms available online Gains have been made in general classrooms Benefits to Work Community Calendar What are you thinking? NJCDD online survey Volume 12, Numbe r 9 PDF / HTM December 2006 Monday Morning advocates urge enforcement of New Jersey's Snow Removal Law Notice of Available funds Advocates celebrate "institution-free" New Zealand MM advocates sue NJ Transit Somerset County Network puts township officials to the test US Treasury must produce tactile money Volume 12, Number 8 PDF / HTM October 2006 Capitol busy on eve of new Federal Fiscal Year Bruno nominated for DHS top spot HHS announces state grants for efforts to expand access to long-term care Colleen Fraser honored by college UN agrees on disability treaty text 2006 Fellowships in Inclusive Education October is Disability Awareness Month Volume 12, Number 7 PDF / HTM September 2006 Monday Morning Facilitators take on accessibility issues New Ideas for IDEA President signs bill to help fund Braille literacy UN convention on disability rights close to fruition CMS provides tip sheets on coverage gaps NCD’s Youth Advisory Committee searching for members Annual Ann Klein Advocate Awards Dinner Volume 12, Number 6 PDF / HTM July/August 2006 FY 2007 state budget passed Open public forum on the Council's 2007 State Plan New plastic NJ FamillyCare/Medicaid card State Legislative Update Men with Disabilities Health Conference Volume 12, Number 5 PDF / HTM June 2006 NJCDD hires new executive director Training session for all Monday Morning members Looking for members Legislation planned to eliminate Medicare's "in home" restriction on mobility devices FY 2007 Budget Resolution in doubt Bill would provide emergency housing vouchers to Katrina victims Has the ADA worked for you? More than 50 million Americans report some level of disability Families voice their concern over inadequate funding for family support services Volume 12, Number 4 PDF / HTM May 2006 Families to State: Keep us together! Action Alert on health insurance marketplace bill Summer Inclusion Conference aims to unlock doors National disability organization to consult with NY Mets 17th Annual Conference on Medical Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities "Celebrating Women…where we’ve been, where we are, where we’re going." Volume 12, Number 3 PDF / HTM March 2006 Attitude, Not cost, Barrier to Disabled Workers Public Hearings to discuss Family Support Union County Monday Morning Network open meeting Attention Kmart Shoppers: Suit over access settled Family Support open forums in Somerset and Union Counties Update on bill to crack down on the misuse of parking placards Abilities Expo 2006 / New York Metro Volume 12, Number 2 PDF / HTM February 2006 Division of Elections hosts Polling Place Accessibility Seminar Good news for family support Inclusive Child Care Conference States spread out safety net for drug coverage Bill would toughen misuse of accessible parking spaces and placards Monday Morning Networks to advocate “Taxis for All” Volume 12, Number 1 PDF / HTM January, 2006 2005 Legislative Year in Review Housing Bill Passes Volume 11, Number 1 2 PDF / HTM December, 2005 Human Services announces $12.5 million expansion of services for people with developmental disabilities living at home Availability of funding for 2005 Mainstream Housing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Program Americans with Disabilities Act -- Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Goodman Initiative to improve hospital accommodations for people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing Senate Passes budget reconciliation legislation Medicare Prescription Drug finder available online Monday Morning celebrates 10th Anniversary Volume 11, Number 11 PDF / HTM November, 2005 Campaigns go at it in Ocean County Appropriations/budget reconciliation Medicare website takes mystery out of recent changes Information on hurricane efforts State Bar Foundation sponsors seminar on Special Education U.S. Supreme Court hears disability cases New transportation legislation Report: Low-income people with disabilities in crisis Volume 11, Number 10 PDF/ HTM October, 2005 Commission delivers report on cuts to Medicaid Governors release paper on Medicaid reform Disability advocates concerned about Roberts 104 arrested as ADAPT occupies House and Senate offices Fall 2005 Developmental Disabilities Series NCD calls for Federal Disability Recovery Plan Monday Morning Network candidate forums Volume 11, Number 9 PDF/ HTM Late September, 2005 Gubernatorial Campaigns meet with Monday Morning Katrina takes her toll on People With Disabilities The key to surviving a disaster: Be Prepared!