We are pleased to present you with our 2023 Annual Report! https://lnkd.in/gq2fY8uU If you have comments about this report or if you would like assistance from our Office please reach out to us through any of the following: Website: https://lnkd.in/g8_ar5nV Phone: 609-984-7764 Email: disability.ombudsman@treas.nj.gov
NJ Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
Government Administration
Trenton, New Jersey 253 followers
Assisting Individuals and Families with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to Navigate the NJ System of Care
About us
The Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families was established by the New Jersey State Legislature in December 2017 – to help make sure that individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities get the services and supports they need and deserve. Signed into law by Governor Chris Christie in January 2018, the Office was made operational when Governor Phil Murphy appointed the first Ombudsman a few months later. The legislation creating the Office outlines specific responsibilities, which can be grouped into 3 categories: - Assisting individuals and families to navigate New Jersey’s system of care to get the services and supports they need and deserve - Working with individuals and families to identify opportunities for improving the system - Helping to ensure that the voice of individuals and families is heard in a meaningful way in decisions that directly affect them as well as in larger policy discussions.
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www.disabilityombudsman.nj.gov
External link for NJ Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Trenton, New Jersey
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- Government Agency
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PO Box 205
Trenton, New Jersey 08625, US
Employees at NJ Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
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Charles Dodge
Operations Outreach Manager for the Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
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Amanda Reece, LSW
Constituent Relations | Wrap Around Care Certified | Program & Event Coordination
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Susan Purohit
Intake Coordinator at NJ Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
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Sean Wood
Program Specialist Trainee at NJ Office of the Ombudsman for People with Disabilities and their Families
Updates
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An Open Letter to the New Jersey Candidates for Governor: Make People with Disabilities a Priority https://lnkd.in/ek7FYkzt #NewJersey #IDD #DisabilityAwareness
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Paul Aronsohn had a really nice time at the Passaic County Parents of Adults with Disabilities-PACOPAD holiday event! Not only did he have the opportunity to talk with families; he also had a chance to catch-up with colleagues from in and out of government, including Senator Kristin M. Corrado, Assembly Members Benjie E. Wimberly and Al Barlas, DDD’s Robert L. Artis… and, of course, Iris Rivera, Emma Anderson, and Aileen Rivera. #HappyHolidays #IDD #IDDCommunity
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Yesterday, Paul Aronsohn testified in front of the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee. This hearing was held to consider Senator Vitale's proposed legislative package, which is focused on addressing abuse and neglect in group homes. Paul used the opportunity to underscore the “fierce urgency of now” and offered several recommendations to eliminate abuse and neglect in State-licensed settings. Several family members shared important, compelling testimony about their personal experiences – personal experiences that demonstrate the need for fundamental reforms. We encourage everyone to listen to the entire hearing. Here is the link to Paul's written testimony: https://lnkd.in/gpgr29tP Here is a link to the audio recording of the hearing: https://lnkd.in/gfK43cnj
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Last week, I had a good, in-depth conversation with Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., who (as a State Senator) was a driving force behind the creation of NJ’s Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. We discussed key challenges facing the disability community and our shared commitment to doing something about it all – to continue working together for positive, meaningful changes. ~ Paul Aronsohn
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Here, again, is an essay I wrote 5 years ago. For me, it rings even more true today. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us in the Ombudsman’s Office…... - Paul https://lnkd.in/erwhDfBe
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We are pleased to share the Spanish translation of our 2023 Annual Report! ¡Nos complace compartir la traducción al español de nuestro Informe Anual 2023! https://lnkd.in/gq2fY8uU
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Paul Aronsohn is one of the five speakers presenting at New Jersey Family Support Planning Council's upcoming virtual event! The event is being held on Saturday, November 16th from 10 - 12 PM and is focusing on the topic of cyber safety for individuals with disabilities. Multilingual closed captioning will be available! If you are interested in attending or learning more, check out their website: https://lnkd.in/ekFAtyJH #CyberSafety #IDD #DisabilityAwareness #NewJersey
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