The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) serves individuals 21 years of age and older. 

The following information was sent out by DDD on January 24, 2018 and appears unedited below. Please note that The Arc of New Jersey is NOT the author of this information. We are only forwarding it as a service to individuals and families who may not be on the Division's subscription list.
Posted by DDD on 01.24.18

Hello Division Constituents and Community Partners,
 
As you may know, Governor Phil Murphy was sworn into office on January 16 and has nominated Carole Johnson, a Medicaid expert, academic, and former Obama administration official, as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services. The department's most recent Commissioner, Elizabeth Connolly, will serve as Advisor to the Commissioner-designate to ensure a seamless transition.
 
On behalf of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, I want to congratulate Acting Commissioner Johnson on her appointment and welcome her to the Department. We look forward to working closely with her in our continued efforts to expand and improve New Jersey's service system for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.  
 
I also want to express our deepest gratitude to Commissioner Connolly for her exceptional dedication and leadership on behalf of the individuals and families we serve. We're appreciative that she is staying on to assist the new Commissioner.
 
Finally, please see the important announcement below regarding opportunities for self-directing participants and/or their employees and providers to meet one-to-one with a representative from the State's new Fiscal Intermediary, Public Partnerships.
 
Thank you.

Jon Seifried
Jonathan Seifried
Acting Assistant Commissioner
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Public Partnerships Offers Ongoing Weekday Office Hours for Self-Directing Participants
 
Public Partnerships has scheduled  office hours  when representatives will be available to meet one-to-one with individuals, families, and employees/providers participating in the Division's Self-Directed Option. Participants can schedule a 15-minute or 30-minute appointment in advance at Public Partnerships' Princeton or Newark location by calling  609.945.6420 . Walk-ins without an appointment are welcome and are seen on a first come, first served basis.