New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities

03/13/2026

Stop by the NJCDD table at the New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children's Annual Spring Conference to learn more about how we support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.

03/10/2026

March 10: Eye on Advocacy Weekly E-newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2w2s32w9
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03/09/2026

This , we’re launching a relationship-building effort.

People with developmental disabilities, families, and community members can connect with key decision-makers locally, statewide, and federally.

Your voice matters. Your story matters.

Introduce yourself to your lawmakers here:

National Association Of Councils On Developmental Disabilities

03/07/2026

People with developmental disabilities are living full lives—working, building friendships, volunteering, parenting, and contributing to their communities.

Same community. Same goals. Same future.

03/06/2026

Governor Mikie Sherrill will deliver her Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. It will be livestreamed on the Governor's official Facebook, Twitter/X, and YouTube pages.

03/05/2026

There was a time when many people with developmental disabilities were hidden, segregated, or excluded from community life.

History matters. Not for nostalgia—for understanding.

03/03/2026

March 3: Eye on Advocacy Weekly E-newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4dt6jvfj
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03/03/2026

NJCDD kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.

People with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities—and always will be.

This month, we’re sharing stories that connect past, present, and future.

Join us.

03/02/2026

Governor Mikie Sherrill issued a proclamation in recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

02/24/2026

February 24: Eye on Advocacy Weekly E-newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2nuyb78w
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02/17/2026

Learn more about NJCDD at the first joint conference of the New Jersey Library Association and the New Jersey Association of School Librarians.

02/11/2026

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is considering a new rule that would change how the Fair Housing Act is used. Changes to how the Fair Housing Act is used could impact people with disabilities and their families, including their ability to access safe, affordable, and accessible housing in their communities, and how housing providers are held accountable when harm occurs.

Click on the link below to learn more and to submit a comment. All comments are due by 11:59 pm ET on Friday, February 13, 2026.

https://nlihc.org/resource/take-action-oppose-huds-elimination-crucial-fair-housing-regulations-comments-due-february?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5mmdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe19jPe1744BT7yClKaMaIlBHJ-9_u_Q3UPaBYHrnDdleQIVMvm1nXVtiRkKI_aem_9dK7IViBCh8RN-p-H5GR1w

By Renee Williams, NLIHC Senior Advisor for Public Policy and Kayla Blackwell, NLIHC Senior Housing Policy Analyst