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If we want to prevail, we must show up, speak out, and make our voices impossible to ignore.

It is critical lawmakers hear from our members regarding a 3% COLA for IDD services in the FY 27 state budget. In this challenging budget environment, silence is not an option.

Silence is not an option

 Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Together, we can help protect and sustain the services and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities rely on every day.

 Join us in Trenton at the Statehouse for these critical advocacy opportunities:

 This is the most important day for our community. Lawmakers need to see the strength of our field and hear directly from providers.

SAVE JUNE 1 FOR IDD ADVOCACY DAY AT THE STATEHOUSE!

 While public testimony is not permitted, your presence still makes an impact. Let’s fill the room, wear our buttons – which each attendee will receive – and advocacy gear, – each attendee receives a t-shirt – and demonstrate that the IDD community is united in support of a 3% COLA.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ASSEMBLY BUDGET HEARING ON MAY 4!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE SENATE BUDGET HEARING ON MAY 7!

Mark your calendars and plan to stand with us in Trenton!

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NJACP CEO Press Release on Legislative Approval of S-3750

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Updated Office of Program Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) Website

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12 New Assemblypersons Sworn in at War Memorial to Begin 222nd Legislative Session

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Key highlights from Murphy’s final State of the State speech

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12 New Assemblypersons Sworn in at War Memorial to Begin 222nd Legislative Session

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NJACP Attends Ribbon Cutting

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Protecting Care: What NJ Advocates Need to Know about H.R. 1

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Many NJ Hospitals Reinstating Masking Requirements in Anticipation of Increased Respiratory Illness

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NJACP CEO and Members Testify at DHS Budget Listening Session

NJACP CEO Libby Vinson testified at the virtual Department of Human Services (DHS) Budget Listening Session on December 2, 2025.

Murphy Administration Press Release on Vaccine Access in New Jersey

Second NJ Gubernatorial Debate

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