by Johanna G. Burke | Jan 27, 2025 | Blog
Based in Hawthorne, New Jersey, Caring Hands is a beacon of light for families struggling to find adequate support for their loved ones with special needs. And after meeting Kim Mickus, Founder of Caring Hands, it became evident that she genuinely wants to make a...
by Johanna G. Burke | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog
As I’ve discussed in previous blogs like The Widespread Abuse and Neglect in New Jersey Group Homes, the mistreatment of people with special needs is rampant. According to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics, the disabled community accounts for just over 12% of the US...
by Johanna G. Burke | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog
As you may know, my son Aidan entirely lost his ability to verbally communicate when he was five years old. I understand that Aidan deals with and overcomes personal challenges daily and that I may come off as trivial or even selfish when describing my own struggles....
by Johanna G. Burke | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog
The New Jersey Autism Registry was established in 2009. The New Jersey Department of Health initially created the registry to develop a better understanding of autism and evaluate the needs of the people diagnosed with it and their families. Without the data the...
by Johanna G. Burke | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog
As I mentioned in my previous post, Are New Jersey Group Homes DDD Compliant?, New Jersey group homes legally require staff members to complete a training program during their first 90 days of employment. While this training program is a boon to group homes, it does...
by Johanna G. Burke | Aug 29, 2024 | Blog
Earlier in August, around the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the New Jersey Department of Human Services helped launch the Disability Information Hub. This new digital resource on the NJ.gov website is meant to serve as a place for New...
by Johanna G. Burke | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
In the state of New Jersey, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has a comprehensive set of guidelines applicable to all group homes. Sadly, many group homes throughout the state are not fully adhering to these guidelines. You have a legal right to file an...
by Johanna G. Burke | May 29, 2024 | Blog
Apex Social Group provides individualized care to children and young adults with developmental disabilities. As you will soon learn, Apex truly lives up to its slogan, “Childcare as unique as your family.” Founded in 2008, Apex Social Group has already helped more...
by Johanna G. Burke | Apr 26, 2024 | Blog
This Autism Awareness Month, I am bringing light to the fact that the adults and children diagnosed with autism are not merely statistics. Each and every person with autism is wholly unique and deserving of personalized support. Autism Awareness Month 2023 Recap:...
by Johanna G. Burke | Apr 4, 2024 | Blog
Thousands of individuals with disabilities are living in group homes throughout New Jersey. As an attorney specializing in advocating for people with disabilities and special needs, I have seen a blatant disregard for the well-being of far too many individuals living...
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