Bipartisan forum within the NJ Legislature for lawmakers and their staff to consider the impact on the disability community when shaping ALL public policies.
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Well deserved award.
🧵I’m honored to receive the NJCAHT Advocacy Award and I’m proud to champion the legislative fight to end human trafficking here in New Jersey.
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The Bipartisan NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Examines Continuity of Care and Service Gaps, Spotlights DHS Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan at June 2nd Meeting
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The Recording from the June 2nd Legislative Disability Caucus meeting on Continuity of Care & Service Gaps within Disability Systems is posted on:
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New Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families appointed.
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Speakers at the June 2nd Roundtable include a family guardian sharing her firsthand experience navigating the DDD system, a support coordination agency, a statewide behavioral health leader, and a senior policy advisor from the NJ Dept of Human Services.
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The June 2nd discussion will highlight the real-life impact of workforce shortages on individuals and families navigating disability programs, and feature the DHS Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan as a framework for solutions.
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The June 2nd bipartisan Legislative Disability Caucus discussion will focus on examining capacity and service gaps within disability service systems. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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The Caucus and its supporting agencies extend heartfelt condolences to Sen Anthony Bucco and his family on the loss of his mother Helen. Out of respect for Caucus Co-Chair Senator Bucco, we have rescheduled the May 5th meeting to June 2.
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Media Advisory for May 5th Legislative Disability Caucus meeting
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Guest speakers on May 5th: Caucus Co-Chair Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn; Mercedes Witowsky, NJ NJCDD; Terri Cowen, Family Advocate; Bill England, DS&A; Debra Wentz, NJAMHAA; Jack Teters, NJDHS
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Register for the next Caucus meeting on May 5th. Discussion centers on Continuity of Care & Service Gaps within Disability Systems. Led by Co-Chair Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn.
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The Employment First framework represents a fundamental shift in how we support individuals with disabilities.
News Release: NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Advances Employment First Initiative
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“Employment First” is a national approach and policy framework that prioritizes competitive, integrated jobs with fair wages as the primary option for individuals with disabilities. Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald, Caucus Co-Chair, will lead the discussion on Jan 27.
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All are welcome to watch the next Legislative Disability Caucus meeting on January 27 from noon - 1:00 on Zoom. The discussion will focus on legislation to create an “Employment First” Commission in NJ.
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16 Dec 2025
Legislative Disability Caucus Co-Chair Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn, and Caucus members Assemblyman Alex Sauickie, Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis, and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy presented Paul Aronsohn a resolution during the Assembly session on Dec 8.
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16 Dec 2025
On December 8, the NJ Assembly presented Paul Aronsohn with a Resolution honoring his service as New Jersey’s first Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.
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The NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Hosts Quarterly Meeting thesunpapers.com/2025/11/02/… via @The Sun Newspapers
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31 Oct 2025
The NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Hosts Quarterly Meeting - news release patch.com/new-jersey/princet…
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30 Oct 2025
The recording is available for the October 28 Legislative Disability Caucus meeting: Seven Years Later: Lessons from New Jersey's First Ombudsman for Individuals with Disabilities youtube.com/watch?v=RHz-zrSW…
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30 Oct 2025
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month- Practice Inclusion All Year Long
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