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Advocating for our member agencies as they provide quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🏆 WIN: Expanding Opportunities Across New Jersey

🏆 WIN: Expanding Opportunities Across New Jersey

Over the past two weeks, NJACP members have celebrated exciting growth in services for individuals with IDD—from new residential opportunities to expanded day programs that help people live meaningful, connected lives in their communities.

These investments mean more choice, greater independence, and increased access to services for individuals and families across New Jersey.

⚠️ CHALLENGE: Growth Requires Sustainable Funding

As demand for services continues to rise, providers are facing increasing costs and workforce shortages. Without additional investment, expanding services—and even maintaining existing supports—becomes more difficult.

A strong provider network requires strong funding. That's why NJACP continues to advocate for at least a 3% funding increase in FY27.

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New Jersey's FY27 budget must be finalized by June 30.

Thank you to Senator Andrew Zwicker and Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy for championing a 3% increase for IDD services. Now we need your help.

🚨Take 2 minutes to contact your legislators and help ensure critical funding makes it across the finish line.🙏🙏🙏

Every message matters.

#NJACPFY27 #IDDAdvocacy

NJACP’s Libby Vinson attended two ribbon cuttings

NJACP’s Libby Vinson attended two ribbon cuttings celebrating NJACP members that are expanding services. @alternativesraritan recently opened a new group home specifically designed to support individuals with complex IDD behavioral needs, while @elwyn_org greatly expanded its Day Habilitation program in Sewell, creating more opportunities for adults with IDD to participate in meaningful, community-based experiences.

Cutting these ribbons signifies more than the opening of new programs. They mean four young adults now have a safe, supportive new home to live in and many more individuals with IDD have access to a beautiful day program where they can build friendships, connections, and their skills to thrive in the community. #BetterTogether

💥Another successful NJACP Membership Meeting! 🗯A

💥Another successful NJACP Membership Meeting!

🗯A special thank you to Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy, Deputy Speaker, for joining us and for her continued support of New Jersey's IDD community.

We are especially grateful for her sponsorship of FY27 Budget Resolution #131, which champions a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment for IDD services.

🗯We also thank our closing guest speaker, Ethan Diamond, Practice Manager at Woods Primary and Behavioral Health Center at Hamilton, for sharing valuable insights into the specialized healthcare services and supports designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with IDD.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we continue working together to strengthen services, support providers, and improve the lives of the individuals we serve.

#NJACPFY27 #iddcommunity

🗯Speaker Craig J. Coughlin 🗯New Jersey Assembly D

🗯Speaker Craig J. Coughlin
🗯New Jersey Assembly Democrats
🗯Louis Greenwald
🗯Senator Paul A. Sarlo
🗯Governor Mikie Sherrill

📢 Please Sponsor Assembly Budget Resolution #131.

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve active, engaged lives.

Their families should be able to work and age without worry about who will care for their loved one, and the community providers who support individuals need state and federal funding to ensure quality and sustainable services.

Runaway inflation and increasing federal and state requirements are already eroding our system of care.

A 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) helps sustain critical services, supports Direct Support Professionals, and strengthens opportunities for individuals with IDD to live, work, and thrive in their communities.

Invest in Community. Invest in People.

On behalf of NJACP member agencies and the individuals we support, thank you for your consideration and leadership.

#NJACPFY27 #IDDCommunity #IDDAdvocacy

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