NJ Legislative Disability Caucus

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 insidernj.com/press-release/…

“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.

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. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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.

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.

The NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Hosts Quarterly Meeting thesunpapers.com/2025/11/02/the… via @The Sun Newspapers

The NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Hosts Quarterly Meeting - news release patch.com/new-jersey/pri…

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-zr…

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month- Practice Inclusion All Year Long specialolympics.org/stories/news/n…

Senate Majority Leader @SenMTeresaRuiz, Caucus Co-Chair, championed the legislation that created this Ombudsman office and will lead the meeting on Oct 28. Details at: njcdd.org/legislative-di…

Save the date for an insightful discussion with Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey's inaugural Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. Register at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Members of the NJ Legislative Disability Caucus and Advocates Meet patch.com/new-jersey/pri…

All welcome to watch the Disability Caucus session today at noon on Using Technology to Enhance Independent Living: Breaking Barriers with Innovation. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Our CEO Derry Holland and CDO Denise Soto toured the Cherry Hill Free Clinic, where a dedicated team of volunteers is providing free healthcare to our uninsured neighbors. 💚 #BetterTogether

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to highlight disparities and the need for care that respects culture, identity, and experience. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4p6b4vue Don’t miss the July 30 multicultural panel: tinyurl.com/4drhskuc

Join us for the discussion on July 22nd at noon: Using Technology to Enhance Independent Living: Breaking Barriers with Innovation. Register to attend- us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

👨🏾‍🦳👵🏻👴🏽 The Division of Aging Services connects seniors to programs and services that can help them save on prescription expenses, assist with Medicaid questions and more. Visit aging.nj.gov today.

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth—a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available. #MHAM2025 💚 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

NJ is planning to use $625 million that it collected through the corporate restructuring of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, allowing it to beef up its budget surplus in the face of uncertainty over federal funding for Medicaid. ow.ly/ZFZE50VV7KG

Join us for our Autism: Start Here Virtual Meetup 📅 June 4, 2025 | 🕛 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual Event Are you a parent of a young child (6 & under) who is newly diagnosed or on a waitlist for an autism evaluation? You're not alone. Join Autism New Jersey’s Directors of Family Wellness and Information Services for a supportive virtual meetup to learn about autism, navigating services in New Jersey, and accessing valuable resources. ✨ Free event – registration required! 🔗 Register now: autismnj.org/event/autism-s… #AutismStartHere #AutismSupport #AutismNewJersey