by Johanna G. Burke | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog
The Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) documentation helps ensure that the parents of children with special needs understand their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Developed by the New Jersey Department of Education, PRISE...
by Johanna G. Burke | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog
The PPP provides monetary compensation to the caregivers of developmentally disabled children, whether that caregiver is a family member or another trusted guardian. To determine eligibility, a registered nurse assesses the adaptive living skills of the child and...
by Johanna G. Burke | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog
Since November, we have been actively reaching out to New Jersey State officials to save the Kearsley Group Home where my son Aidan stays and four other Oaks Integrated Care facilities. Through our perseverance and the help of other concerned citizens, these five...
by Johanna G. Burke | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog
Many adults with special needs require the professional help and services provided by group homes. Without the support of a group home, these individuals may put themselves and their families at risk. I’m currently dealing with this devastating issue affecting my...
by Johanna G. Burke | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog
Stories like Brandon Quesada’s are all too familiar throughout the state of New Jersey. Group homes are meant to be a safe haven for people with special needs. Unfortunately, there are many group homes where this is not the case. Fighting for the Rights of People...
by Johanna G. Burke | Jan 17, 2022 | Blog
In late November, we urged you to help save the Kearsley Group Home and four other New Jersey group homes scheduled to close. Now we need your support more than ever as the potential closing date looms nearer. From My Interview With NJ.com For a young man with autism,...
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