The following blog was published by the New Jersey State Policy Lab, February 23, 2023 By Jeanne Herb The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 21% of New Jersey adults have some type of disability. CDC reports that people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases and conditions which are contributed […]
CDC, DDS, DisabilitiesA workshop focused on making your websites, blogs and print media accessible for all audiences. Friday, May 21, 2021, 12:00on to 2:00pm EST Presented by Natalia Kouraeva of Rutgers Teaching and Leaning with Technology (TLT), Office of Instructional Design, our third workshop in May will focus on making your websites, blogs and print media accessible […]
communications, DDS, IHC, inclusive, inclusive healthy communities, Kouraeva, Webinar
In many ways, the IHC grant program is a highly innovative initiative that seeks to undertake upfront and lasting engagement of people with disabilities to advance transformative change in design and decision-making associated with building healthy communities here in New Jersey. The purpose of the February 9th All Grantees Virtual Workshop is to build a […]
Bessler, DDS, grant program, IHC, inclusive healthy communities
The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced it has awarded 18 grants to help communities across the state develop and/or implement inclusive initiatives that support the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities where they live, work, learn and play. The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Disability Services (DDS) has […]
DDS, grants, IHC, inclusive healthy communities, NJDHSFAQs for the Inclusive Healthy Communities Planning Grant will be posted within five business days of receipt. Final submissions for FAQs are due by 5:00 pm on October 28. The final FAQ responses will be posted by 5:00 pm on November 4, 2020. ________________________ Q1. Can a “team member” that will attend the TA be […]
DDS, DHS, FAQ, grant, IHC
The New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Disability Services (DDS) has engaged the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to manage the first round of the Division’s new Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant Program. Visit the DDS grants website. Read the DHS IHC Grant Announcement Press Release. Learn more about […]
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