Publications
ABCD ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ABCD has issued an annual report for 2006-2007 (July 2006-June 2007). This report, and its appendix on the Early Intervention Providers Association, delineates ABCD's work over the fiscal year and begins to lay out some of its agenda for the coming year.
ABCD Accomplishments 2006-2007Early Intervention Providers Assocation (EIPA) Accommplishments
ABCD NEWS
A periodic newsletter that provides an update on the activities of ABCD and on major issues facing people with developmental disabilities in New Jersey.< *To receive an electronic subscription to ABCD News, click here.
July/August 2007
May/June 2007
March/April 2007
January/February 2007
November/December 2006
July/August 2006
Community-Based Services
Comments on Proposed Changes to the Community Care Waiver (CCW): ABCD's comments on DDD's proposed changes to the Community Care Waiver (CCW.) (November 15, 2007)Community Care Waiver and Federal Funds: A brief Question and Answer paper that explains the federal Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver for People with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey (known as the Community Care Waiver). The paper explains how much federal revenues are coming into New Jersey and what efforts are taken to expand Waivers. (July 8, 2005)
Spread Sheet showing ten year history of federal revenues from WaiverCommunity Integration: Exploring the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Legal Standard: This is a Policy Synthesis of a Center for Health Care Strategies Resource Paper that examines the meaning of community integration in the context of ADA law, regulations, and court decisions. (Aug 16, 2004)
Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Funding Testimony: ABCD's statement in support of Senate bill S2455 before the Senate Health, Human, and Senior Services Committee on June 9, 2005. S2455 is a direct result of years of effort on the part of ABCD and a recent DDD Hearing in March 2005 also before the Senate Health Committee. S2455 directs the Department of Human Services to maximize all federal Medicaid waivers for people with developmental disabilities. It further requires reporting on DDD activities as the Division pursues Medicaid Waivers. (Delivered June 9, 2005)
Medical Day Care for People with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey: An analysis of draft proposed regulations on medical day care eligibility and its impact on people with developmental disabilities. This analysis includes a description of medical day care, what the draft proposed eligibility regulations will do, a description of why medical day care is important to people with multiple physical and developmental disabilities, and an explanation of ABCD's position on the draft proposed regulations. (Feb 26, 2004)
Supporting Family Caregiving Via the Federal Waiver: Provides information on how the Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Community Care Waiver) can be used to support family caregiving in New Jersey for people with developmental disabilities. (April 17, 2003)
Early Intervention
Early Intervention Testimony on Medicaid Waiver Funding: ABCD's statement at the Senate Health Committee on possible long-term funding sources for DHSS to explore including maximizing Federal Medicaid Revenue. (February 3, 2005)Fact Sheet on modifications being made by the Department to the current family cost share guidelines to reflect the concerns and recommendations of families and advocates.
Individual Rights and Protections
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA): This Legislative and Administrative Notes provides a brief synopsis of issues for providers surrounding the standards for privacy of individually identifiable health information under HIPAA. (Aug 15, 2002)Testimony on the Use of Restraints: The Council on Developmental Disabilities invited individuals and organizations to provide their views on the use of restraints. This written testimony gives a brief overview of issues that must be taken into account when examining the use of restraints for people with developmental disabilities. (Nov 18, 2004)
Woodbridge Developmental Center: ABCD's report of the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division's findings concerning the residents of the Woodbridge Development Center. (Dec 13, 2004)
Integrated Housing
ABCD's Comments on the State Rental Assistance Program (S-RAP) : This letter was sent to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) commenting on the proposed new rule for the S-RAP that will be launched in the Spring 2005. (Feb 24, 2005)PDF
***If you are interested in the S-RAP, please be aware that at this time no applications are being taken for the program as all participates will be selected from the current DCA Section 8 waiting list. If you have any further questions concerning the program please contact DCA's customer service department at 609-633-6204 or email your questions to their website.***
Housing Terms and Facts : This fact sheet provides important terms and facts concerning the issue of affordable and accessible housing. (Feb 2, 2005)
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NJ State Rental Assistance Program : An analysis of the New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program that is scheduled to be operational in the Spring of 2005. (Sept 22, 2004)
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Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Testimony: ABCD's statement concerning the Proposed Third Round Rules released by New Jersey's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). (Nov 25, 2003)
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Affordable, Accessible Housing for People with Disabilities in New Jersey: A policy synthesis detailing the need many New Jersey residents with disabilities have for affordable and accessible housing. (July 7, 2003)
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Medicaid
Potential Medicaid Reform and its Impact on People with Disabilities in New Jersey: President Bush's FY 2006 budget proposals included restructuring of the federal Medicaid program, including significant cuts to the program. In response to the President's proposed budget, Congress put forward a budget resolution that reduced the cuts to $10 billion over five years. The NGA has also put forward its own proposal for Medicaid reform. Their proposal includes provisions based upon the Governors' concerns about the extensive growth in Medicaid funding by States. Many advocates are concerned that some of these proposals will negatively impact beneficiaries, especially the elderly and people with disabilities.Dual Eligibility-Impact of new Medicare Law: ABCD policy brief that analyzes the impact of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) on individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. (Feb 11, 2005)
ABCD Chart on Dual Eligibles and Prescription Drugs provides information on what will happen over the next two months.: Prescription drug coverage under Medicaid for people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid will stop. The only way to get drug coverage on January 1, 2006, is to receive Medicare Part D. A chart prepared by ABCD provides information on these changes. (November 4, 2005)
Dual Eligibility in New Jersey: Two comparison charts which layout: (1) the difference between Dual Eligibles and PAAD Beneficiaries transition to Medicare Part D; and (2) the impact of the Medicare Part D Program on Dual Eligibles. Includes the recommendation of creating a Wrap-around Program for Duals at a cost of $20 million using some of the $90 million savings from PAAD (Revised-June 2, 2005)
Medicaid Reform FY Budget 2006: President Bush's proposed Medicaid changes: An analysis of Bush's FY 2006 Budget impact on Medicaid and significant Medicaid funding changes. (Feb 11, 2005)
Medicaid Reform: Impact of Bush Administration and Governors’ Proposals: This policy analysis provides an explanation of the proposals and an analysis of the impact of the different proposals to change the Medicaid for optional populations groups, including seniors and people with disabilities. (June 4, 2003)
Medicaid Reimbursement for Providers: Synthesis of a national health law program report related to Medicaid Reimbursement. Explains how state Medicaid must comply with federal law and regulations related to payment of providers to ensure that services are available. (Oct 19, 2000)
Special Needs Trusts Under Medicaid in New Jersey: Provides information on Special Needs Trusts and the Asset Test under New Jersey Medicaid Regulations. (Oct 17, 2003)
Special Education
New Special Education Regulations: On December 19, 2005, the state published its draft revisions to the New Jersey Administrative Code special education regulations. There are numerous changes to the State Code that will affect children with disabilities and famillies. Some of the key changes by the Department of Education are addressed.
PDFSynopsis on Special Education Regulations: In June 2005, New Jersey’s Office of Special Education Programs sent out a guidance for Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA). The guidance is intended to inform school districts and interested parties of the provisions of IDEA 2004 that the New Jersey Department of Education has determined supersede state regulation, or for which there is no state regulation and, therefore, becomes effective in New Jersey on July 1, 2005. In some areas, State regulations confer rights that are consistent with, or in excess of IDEA 2004. The State believes that in these areas, state regulations remain applicable.
IDEA Reauthorization 2004 Signed into Law: An analysis of the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. The IDEA is the primary federal law concerning special education. (Updated December 10, 2004)
Alternate Proficiency Assessment : A fact sheet on the Alternate Proficiency Assessment (APA). The APA is used to measure the achievement of students with significant disabilities who cannot complete the types of items on the general statewide assessment for their grade. (October 22, 2003)
No Child Left Behind: Adequate Yearly Progress : A fact sheet detailing the provisions in the No Child Left Behind act that requires public schools to meet “adequate yearly progress” in reading, math, and science by 2007-2008. (October 22, 2003)
No Child Left Behind: Highly Qualified Teacher : A fact sheet detailing the provisions in the No Child Left Behind act that require all public school teachers be or become highly qualified in the core academic content areas they teach. (October 22, 2003)
Legislative and Administrative Notes
Updates on legislation moving through legislature at the state and federal level.
New Jersey LANS April 2006 |PDF|
New Jersey LANS February 2006 |PDF|
Updated January 4, 2008