Housing Opportunities for Individuals Transitioning from Nursing Homes or Other Institutional Settings
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is working with service providers to develop housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are moving out of a nursing home or other institutional setting.
To live and get services in these homes, a person must:
- Be eligible for DDD services
- Be enrolled in the DDD Community Care Program
If you or someone you know lives in a nursing home, developmental center, or psychiatric hospital and would like to learn about housing options in the community:
Learn More about the Community Care Program here: Programs and Services | Division of Developmental Disabilities
Fall Prevention Awareness Month in September
Fall Prevention webinar:
This presentation provides an overview of fall prevention for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants will learn to identify common fall risk factors, recognize environmental hazards, understand the role of medications and adaptive equipment in fall prevention, and review appropriate documentation and response procedures following a fall. The presentation also highlights practical, evidence-informed strategies to promote safety and help reduce the risk of preventable falls.
See attached Flyer in the download section below.
More Health and Safety Resources Here: Health and Safety | Division of Developmental Disabilities
Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee
The DDD Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee (SAAC) started in 2019. It is a workgroup made up of adults with IDD and staff from:
- The Division of Developmental Disabilities
- The NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
- The Boggs Center
The Committee's goal is to keep open communication between New Jersey's self-advocacy community and DDD.
We want to make sure self-advocates are heard. The Committee works together to improve resources and education. They also create ways for people who use DDD-funded services to get involved and share their input.
For more information about SAAC meetings, contact Ashley.Ritchey@dhs.nj.gov, Family & Advocate Education Liaison.
2026 Meeting Schedule – quarterly Tuesdays, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- September 15, 2026
- December 15, 2026