New Licensure Requirements for Clinicians Providing DDD-Funded Behavioral Supports
There are new requirements and standards as per DDD that have to be completed by May 2027. Review the DDD Information Bulletin here or scroll down to download a copy of the PDF, The Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Act and Behavioral Supports Funded by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.pdf.
The Boggs Center's DSP Workforce Recruitment and Retention Strategies Upcoming Series
The Boggs Center is collaborating with University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration's Direct Support Workforce Solutions, New Jersey's Department of Human Services, the Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD), the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP), and The Arc of New Jersey to provide a learning series for the leadership of service provider agencies.
The series will provide presentations and guided learning focused on select strategies essential to effective Direct Support Professional (DSP) recruitment and retention. Additional sessions will be added in the coming
Click to register here- Training Courses Listing. To see more and scroll down to upload the PDF flyer
Voter Rights
A person with a disability has the right to vote, even if they are not their own guardian.
A voter with a disability has the right to:
- Vote privately and independently
- Have an accessible polling place and accessible voting machines
- Ask for and get help from workers at the polling place who have been trained to use the accessible voting machines
- Bring someone to help them vote
View now scroll down to upload the PDF- Voting: It's Your Right. This guide is about voting rights and the voting process in New Jersey, written in clear language for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Disabilities & Access and Functional Needs (DAFN)
The State of New Jersey has been recognized by Congress as a model when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable residents since they are more likely to be adversely affected during an emergency situation.
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) uses the definition outlined in the National Response Framework to address the needs of individuals with DAFN who may need extra support during adverse conditions.
Register Ready enables New Jersey residents with DAFN and their families, friends, caregivers and associates to enter relevant personal information into a database so emergency responders can enhance plans related to serving those with DAFN before, during or after a disaster or other emergency. Look at information Here, Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs - New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and scroll down to uplaod the Register Ready PDF