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New Jersey Partners in Policymaking 2022-2023 Hybrid Program Now Accepting Applications
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 young children and transition age youth available through collaboration between The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, and Disability Rights New Jersey. The goal of this program is to prepare the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful change in our state.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring some uncertainty. The 2022-2023 Partners in Policymaking sessions are currently scheduled to take place using a hybrid model which combines in-person and virtual learning. A fully virtual option for those that are immunocompromised or have an immunocompromised family member that prevents in-person participation will be made available.
New Jersey Partners in Policymaking is committed to building a diverse group of participants that is reflective of the needs, geography, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds of New Jersey. The Partners program is now accepting applications from people with developmental disabilities and family members for the class of 2022-2023.
Download the application to learn more about the program and apply
Applications must be received by June 30, 2022. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by July 31, 2022.
Visit the NJ Partners in Policymaking page on The Boggs Center's web site for additional information.
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Information and Resources Related to COVID-19
Across the world, we are
experiencing an unprecedented set of challenges as we all work together to
prevent the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing and other protective
measures. Having reliable, up to date information and resources to help us
better understand COVID-19, necessary health and hygiene precautions,and
strategies to maintain emotional well-being is important to us all.
The Boggs Center, as New
Jersey’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities (UCEDD) and New Jersey’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental
and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, has compiled a selection of resources
from New Jersey and across the country that may be useful to the disability
community across the state.
View links to COVID-19 resources
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for the Developmental Disabilities Community
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus that spreads easily and can make people very sick. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine protects against COVID-19, and is an important tool to help stop the pandemic. People with developmental disabilities, their families, and supporters play an important role in preventing COVID-19 by getting a vaccine.
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities has developed two new resources to provide information about COVID-19 vaccines and help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities understand what to expect. Available in English and Spanish.
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts for the Developmental Disabilities Community provides information about COVID-19 vaccines, including:
• When, where, and how to get the vaccine
• What to expect when getting the vaccine
• What to expect after getting the vaccine
• How to continue to stay safe before and after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine: A Social Story for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities helps readers understand why it’s important to get a COVID-19 vaccine and what to expect before, during, and after vaccination. Direct Support Professionals, family members, and other supporters can use this social story to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for getting a COVID-19 vaccine by printing or sharing on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Download COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for the Developmental Disabilities Community
Boggs Center COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Series
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities is pleased to share the COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Series which addresses common myths and concerns about COVID-19 vaccines. Made possible through funding from the federal Administration on Community Living, the series includes resources with information to support the following facts:
• The COVID-19 Vaccine is Effective Against the Virus
• The COVID-19 Vaccine Will Not Make You Sick with COVID-19
• Safe & Responsible COVID-19 Vaccine Development
• Had COVID? You Still Need the COVID-19 Vaccine
• The COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Harm Fertility or Pregnancies
Available in English and Spanish
Download the Vaccine Facts Series and other resources related to COVID-19
Fight the Flu: It’s Important to the Disability Community!
Getting a flu shot is important to the disability community. The flu shot is the best way to protect against the flu. It reduces the risk of serious flu-related illness requiring care in hospitals continuing to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources from The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities explain the importance of the flu shot to the disability community and help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities understand what to expect when getting the shot.
Fight the Flu: It’s Important to the Disability Community explains why getting the flu shot is important to the disability community and provides recommendations and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Getting a Flu Shot: A Social Story for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities helps readers understand why it’s important to get a flu shot and what to expect when getting the shot. Direct Support Professionals, family members, and others that provide support can use this social story to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for getting the flu shot by printing or sharing with the person on a computer, tablet, or smart phone.
Download Fight the Flu Resources in English and Spanish
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