Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Initially recognized in the 1980s, Down Syndrome Awareness Month is now celebrated throughout the month of October every year. As one of the most prevalent intellectual disabilities, over 400,000 people are living with down syndrome throughout the US. Living With Down...
Fighting for Compensatory Education

Fighting for Compensatory Education

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students with special needs were denied access to the special education services required to facilitate a beneficial learning environment. Virtual classes were not adequate for the majority of students. In-person instruction is vital...
The Different Types of Residential Placement

The Different Types of Residential Placement

There are a few options that New Jersey offers in regard to residential placement for children and adults with special needs. In this article, we are going to discuss the three primary types of residential placement, pointing out the key differences. Group Homes Group...
Help Pass Billy Cray’s Law

Help Pass Billy Cray’s Law

A few years ago, Billy Cray was found dead in his bedroom closet at the New Jersey group home he resided in. At only 33 years old and dealing with a severe developmental disability, Billy had been lying dead for over seven hours before a staff member discovered him...