HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER 3-20-24

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Do You Know the Developmental Disability Agencies Available to You?

In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Ombudsman’s Office for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families are excited to launch a survey to assess individuals with disabilities and their families’ awareness and satisfaction with several organizations. These government agencies are committed to providing services, education, and advocacy for the developmental disability community. Your participation in this survey will help the participating agencies and organizations identify areas for improvement, so they can all do better to meet the needs of this community.

This survey is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, and Gujarati. See below for the links to the specific language.
English- Survey Here
Spanish- Survey Here
Portuguese- Survey Here
Korean- Survey Here
Chinese- Survey Here
Gujarati- Survey Here

The survey will be available until April 15, 2024.

If there are any questions about the survey or if you need any assistance in completing it, please contact Kerry McGrath at kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org or (609)-984-4516. A live interpreter is available upon request.

¿Conoce las agencias de discapacidad del desarrollo disponibles para usted?

En reconocimiento al Mes de la Concientización sobre las Discapacidades del Desarrollo, el Consejo sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Nueva Jersey y la Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo para Personas con Discapacidades Intelectuales o del Desarrollo y sus Familias se complacen en lanzar una encuesta para evaluar la conciencia y satisfacción de las personas con discapacidades y sus familias con varias organizaciones. Estas agencias gubernamentales están comprometidas a brindar servicios, educación y defensa para la comunidad con discapacidades del desarrollo. Su participación en esta encuesta ayudará a las agencias y organizaciones participantes a identificar áreas de mejorar, para que todos puedan mejorar para satisfacer las necesidades de esta comunidad.

Esta encuesta está disponible en inglés, español, coreano, portugués, chino y gujarati. Consulte a continuación los enlaces al idioma específico.
English- Survey Here
Spanish- Survey Here
Portuguese- Survey Here
Korean- Survey Here
Chinese- Survey Here
Gujarati- Survey Here

La encuesta estará disponible hasta el 15 de abril de 2024.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta o si necesita ayuda para completarla, comuníquese con Kerry McGrath en kerry.mcgrath@njcdd.org o (609)-984-4516. Un intérprete en vivo está disponible a pedido.

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The Mercer County Department of Human Services fosters a comprehensive human service delivery system that enhances the health, safety, and quality of life for all residents of Mercer County. The department's goal is to create an environment of public trust by empowering and strengthening individuals and families, advocating for sound policy, mobilizing resources, and acting as champions for those citizens who are most vulnerable and in need of services.

Through its offices and divisions, the Department of Human Services provides funding to community-based organizations for those organizations to provide direct services to Mercer County residents. The department does not provide direct services to Mercer County residents, but directs Mercer County residents to where they can access services. With this funding, the Department of Human Services complies with procurement practices in accordance with the New Jersey Public Contracts Law 40:A:11-1 et seq.