DPD Support Coordination

07/28/2025

We love this article! Some familiar folks are showcased enjoying the LACE program, which benefits many of the people we serve!

Students can't age out of a special continuing education program in Sussex County, though Medicaid cuts could pose a threat.

07/14/2025

The ADA is 35!
Registration is required for attendees.

06/23/2025

Please see info for cooling centers available. Everyone stay safe!

Sussex County Cooling Centers

As the summer months approach, the County of Sussex would like to remind residents that all county libraries will be open as cooling centers and charging stations. The Montague Municipal Building will also be available as a cooling center/charging station. In addition, the Sparta Police Department is also a 24/7 cooling center. Hours of operation for each location are listed below.

https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=57816

06/10/2025

Please come visit our table at Wantage Day!

To all of our Vendors and Residents looking forward to this Saturday's Wantage Day

We are monitoring the weather for this coming Saturday and will make the decision if we need to cancel the event on Friday.

06/03/2025

Tomorrow!

Come join Autism New Jersey’s Directors of Family Wellness and Information Services in a virtual meetup to learn about autism and how to navigate services in New Jersey.

This workshop is recommended for families with young children (6 years old or younger) who are new to the autism diagnosis or on a waitlist for an evaluation.

Information will be provided to assist caregivers in understanding their child’s needs and connect them to valuable resources!

This event is free, but registration is required! Check out their website to learn more: d181d901-d903-47c5-b727-f78c3aa9bb15@ffc49cd7-c650-45cc-b860-1d80b97bc298" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d181d901-d903-47c5-b727-f78c3aa9bb15@ffc49cd7-c650-45cc-b860-1d80b97bc298

05/28/2025

05/19/2025

There will likely be additional discussion of the switch to Acumen. Please see registration info below!

This month's DDD Update Webinar is next Thursday!

To register, go to this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6243836705875118169

05/07/2025

🩺 Medicaid is not optional. It's essential. 💔 Cutting Medicaid would cut the workers who provide support and leave families uninsured, close clinics & nursing homes & Increase ER visits & costs. We applaud Congressman Jeff Van Drew for taking a stand and saying NO to crippling Medicaid funding cuts.

04/29/2025

Apply below!

New Jersey Partners in Policymaking is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program!

New Jersey Partners in Policymaking is a leadership development and advocacy education program for adults with developmental disabilities (over age 21) and family members of children and transition age youth available through collaboration between The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development, and Disability Rights New Jersey.

Learn more and apply online by June 27, 2025:
https://form.jotform.com/boggscenter/new-jersey-partners-in-policymaking

04/09/2025

Please welcome Andrew Schetting to the Support Coordination team!

Drew joined DPD in March. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Berkeley College. He tells us that he loves Support Coordination because, "I love the fact I am supporting those with developmental disabilities in getting the services they require to have a wonderful life."
Something people may not know about Drew is that he previously worked as a DSP for three different local provider agencies in Sussex County, so he comes with experience in the field. Additionally, he has worked for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice at their in-patient facility, which is the Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJ.
In his free time, Drew enjoys golfing, and stated that, "I’m very much into wildlife".

Welcome to DPD!

04/08/2025

Boggs Center has some great webinars in their Spring Lecture Series.

April 11, 2025 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series Webinar

Promoting Autistic Flourishing: A Positive Psychology Approach to Autism
presented by Sara Woods, PhD

There's still time to register! Free of charge. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Open to people who live or work in New Jersey. Learn more and register now: https://boggscenterregistration.rwjms.rutgers.edu/index.php/event/lecture

03/17/2025

Show your support for people with by wearing your most eye-catching socks on 21 March. Start conversations and be part of the change.
Learn more at www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks-campaign