They will use The National Council on Aging's online Benefits Check Up tool to screen older adults and younger adults with disabilities, for a number of benefits and help them apply for and use those benefits.

Timothy Rohrer's pamphlet is being widely circulated. He learned its lessons the hard way.

FY 2019 Competitive Grant Solicitation. A solicitation webinar will be held on April 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Unlike truancy, which is largely a conduct disorder, school refusal encompasses children from kindergarten through high school who may be experiencing mild separation anxiety as well as more severe cases where a student may miss weeks or months of school because of debilitating anxiety or depression. 

According to Kate Fiske, a psychology professor at Rutgers University and associate director of the Behavioral and Research Services at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, autism presents a unique challenges for those diagnosed with it. But what sometimes gets lost in the shuffle is how the condition also affects parents and siblings.

This coming Tuesday marks World Autism Awareness Day. People around the world will wear blue in hopes of raising awareness and acceptance.

Advocates estimate 150,000 New Jersey residents have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Despite no official numbers, they also believe one-third have a mental illness, too.

If you have a child with special needs, it is important to review your planning options with your attorney and discuss your child’s health, capabilities and prognosis. Then you can tailor a plan that is right for your child, allowing for as much flexibility as possible. Here are some considerations.

Governor says move would allow more New Jerseyans get access to better, affordable ACA health insurance

New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) will be providing Summer Camp Services to eligible children, youth, and young adults under 21 years of age. These services include Financial Support Toward Summer Camp Tuition opens a new window and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp.