Falcon Law Group LLC

06/20/2024

“As part of a continued effort to improve and expand the home and community-based services workforce, the Department of Human Services, Department of Children and Families, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority today announced a new student loan redemption program to benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities.”

Read more at the link below.

New Student Loan Redemption Program to Support Home and Community-Based Workers

05/15/2024

The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) offers two Self-Directed Employee (SDE) models that individuals interested in self-directing some or all of their services can choose: the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent Model administered by Public Partnerships, LLC, and the Agency with Choice Model administered by Easterseals NJ. We are happy to once again share the following virtual opportunities to learn about these two models.

Public Partnerships Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Model Information Session
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 11 a.m. – noon

Easterseals NJ Agency with Choice (AwC) Model Information Session
Tuesday, May 28 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.

Registration links for the sessions can be found on our website.

(DDD) offers two Self-Directed Employee (SDE) models that individuals interested in self-directing some or all of their services can choose.

05/09/2024

College can be a great option for students with I/DD. It takes planning. A growing number of programs offer varied opportunities to learn academic, career and independent living skills as they prepare for employment.
This webinar is geared to highlight some programs and provide resources for help students and their families to explore the possibilities.

Click the link to find registration details for the webinar!

This webinar is geared to highlight some programs and provide resources for help students and their families to explore the possibilities.

05/07/2024

May 10 Webinar in NJ SNAP and Division of Family Development Programs on Friday, May 10, 2024. Sign up now.

05/02/2024

Normally, SSI payments occur once a month, on the first weekday of the month. However, there are several months in which two SSI payments will be made. Per the Social Security Administration’s Schedule of Benefit Payments for 2024, SSI payments will be made on the following days: May 1 and May 31 (2 payments); NO payment in June; July 1; August 1 and 30 (2 payments); NO payment in September; October 1; November 1 and 29 (2 payments); NO payment in December. SSI recipients who will receive 2 payments in May, August, and November should take steps to ensure that the second SSI payment in those months does not push them over the $2,OOO resource limit the following month. The Schedule can be found at https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10031-2024.pdf.”

04/03/2024

Next DDD Update Webinar is Thursday, April 25

The next DDD Update Webinar is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

All are welcome to attend.
Please use the attached link to register.

04/02/2024

03/25/2024

ATTENTION: Scholarship applications due April 1st! For more information click the link below:

https://specialeducationalliancenj.org/alliance-scholarships/

01/10/2024

Scholarship opportunity offered by The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey:

"Connections for the Future"
2024 Scholarship Application

Up to $1,000 for A Graduate with Disabilities

WHO: A graduating public school senior with disabilities (IEP or 504 Plan)
WHAT: Up to $1,000 that can be used flexibly.
WHERE: Students from Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union, Warren, or Sussex County can apply.
WHEN: The application is now open. Deadline in April 1, 2024.
HOW: Apply online or download the application and send it.
WHY:The Alliance celebrates all students with disabilities. This scholarship is designed to help students pursue ANY post-secondary endeavor- education, job training, self-employment and other life-enhancing opportunities.

Students DO NOT need to be going to college.

DEADLINE, APRIL 1, 2024

Each year, The Alliance provides two scholarship programs to underscore our deep commitment to positive outcomes.Learn about and apply for the 2024 Alliance Connections to the Future ScholarshipLearn about and apply for the 2024 Alliance Joe Gorga Continuing Education Scholarship The 2024 Connection...

12/13/2023

SAVE THE DATE

Greetings Project SEARCH Providers,

We are pleased to announce a special training opportunity presented by the DVRS Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP) Unit regarding Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).

This training will be conducted through Zoom.

The CIE Training sessions are scheduled for:
1. Thursday, January 11, 2024 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609725887?pwd=dVJ5OU13V2REaFdqMFQ1Mno3cEUvUT09

2. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619319207?pwd=ZTF2cWU3c0U0WDQzTGhTbXBYWlJWQT09

You only need to attend one of the sessions. Multiple times are being offered to accommodate participants. If you require accommodations for the training, please reach out to Renee Caratozzolo or Solo Okonkwo at least two weeks before the training.

This training is designed to provide an overview of Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) as per the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (W.I.O.A.) federal law definition. We break-down the core elements of CIE and provide you with real scenarios. This training will help Project SEARCH staff in ensuring that we are helping our consumers reach their goals to work in jobs that are CIE.

We look forward to seeing you at the training!

Thank you,
DVRS CRP Unit & Programs Unit

12/13/2023

Bergen County CAPE Center is hosting parent-to-parent exchange meetings.

These meetings are a wonderful forum to discuss questions, comments, concerns with other parents and with a facilitator.

12/13/2023

NEW WEBINAR!
Incident Reporting: An Overview for Individuals, Families and Caregivers

This webinar will provide an overview of incident reporting as it relates to the safety and support of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities enrolled with and receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities: what it is, why it’s important, and the various steps in the process. While the targeted audience is people receiving DDD-funded services and their families and caregivers, the information is also relevant for support coordinators and coordination supervisors, supports brokerage and other service providers, and direct support professionals and self-directed employees. Anyone may register to attend.

Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4345178029784843352
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WEBINAR REMINDER!
DDD Update Webinar on Thursday Dec. 14 at 10:30 am
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6185674724768273504

Webinar dates for 2024, with registration links, are found on the DDD Public Update Meetings webpage.
https://nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/news/meetings/

Public Meetings for the Division of Developmental Disabilities