URGENT ADVOCACY EFFORTS:
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve a budget resolution that sets the stage for Medicaid cuts. As Congress continues to consider legislation that could make deep cuts to the federal Medicaid program, we must push back on these attempts and tell Congress why Medicaid is so important to I/DD services. Use the button below to contact your legislators:
Extended Employment programs are facing a funding cut of $3.4 million under the FY2026 State Budget Proposal. As budget hearings continue, lawmakers must hear from constituents about the importance of restoring funding for Extended Employment, properly supporting Supported Employment, and ensuring DSPs receive a living wage. Use the button below to contact your legislators:
Abilities of Northwest Jersey
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We're NOW HIRING for our Residential support team! 💙 Multiple Direct Support Professional shifts available- day and overnight awake. We also have an opening for a Residential Assistant Program Supervisor. Apply today: abilitiesnw.com/careers
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We need your help! There are two advocacy efforts that require immediate action: 1️⃣ Help protect Medicaid- tell Congress why Medicaid is so important to I/DD services 2️⃣ Restore funding for Extended Employment programs- facing a funding cut of $3.4 million. Links to contact your legislators online: abilitiesnw.org
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Join us in congratulating Rah'nisha on being nominated for the March Employee of the Month at Complete Care at Phillipsburg. She began support services through our Center for Adult Transition (CAT) program and upon completion was hired at Complete Care as an Activity Assistant. With supports from her job coach, she was promoted to Dietary Aide and continues to work hard to provide the best care to the residents!
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As we get closer to opening doors to Residential Services, we're starting to purchase all the things that make a house a home! You can support by shopping our Amazon Wish List: abilitiesnw.com/wish-list/
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It's that time again! We're looking for youth with disabilities, between the ages of 14-21, that would be interested in our PAID internship program. Contact Youth Services Manager, Tedi-Sue, at (908) 689-7460 or contact us at [email protected]
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"I like math and numbers, I like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division but my favorite is multiplication. I am enjoying completing my arithmetic book. Sometimes I use the calculator, my staff helps me and explains when I don’t understand, they also encourage me to use pencil and paper, so I don’t use the calculator too much, my staff says it’s good for my brain. My name is Florence, and I love Math."
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When people with developmental disabilities have access to education, employment, and full participation, they contribute to their local community like everyone else.
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Traveling with Ty- Some places I have been to recently with my family are Hershey Park, The Great Wolf Lodge, Applebee’s, McDonalds, and Denville Dairy. I highly recommend all these places, I had so much fun. I would say my favorite place I have been to is Hershey Park. Some places I hope to travel to soon are the Caymen Islands, Disney World, Pt. Pleasant Beach and the Readington Balloon Festival. I like traveling in a car, planes are kind of scary and make my ears pop.
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Employment Pathways is excited to share Fred’s retirement announcement. Fred has successfully worked at Weis Markets in Hackettstown for 10 years as a service associate, with the supports of our employment team. Fred is looking forward to spending more time at the gym, seeing family and friends and just relaxing! Congratulations Fred!
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"I had fun helping make the soup. It tasted really good. I liked chopping up the vegetables and cutting the cheese. I help stir the cheese. We made broccoli cheddar soup for cooking club." By: Katie P.
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