The New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Disability Services is partnering with two new agencies to assist individuals with physical disabilities in accessing the supports they may need to work, go to school, or volunteer in their community.

The Cape May County Health Department is reporting six new positive cases among county residents.

Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced Sept. 2 the state will provide CARES Act funding for the reopening of 26 Sheltered Workshop programs throughout the state.

Gov. Murphy’s budget proposal includes wage increases for workers who provide critical care for individuals with disabilities, older residents and children.

The full Assembly July 30 unanimously approved (74-0) a bill, sponsored by Assembly Democrats Daniel Benson, Carol Murphy and Bill Moen, to establish the Transportation Services Coordination Task Force. 

According to a release, under the bill (A-2429), the group would study 

Cape May County reports 12 community-based cases were discovered today, the most being in North Wildwood and Lower Township, with three cases each.

The United States has entered into an agreement with a national daycare provider to resolve an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit filed by the government, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced Nov. 13.

The New Jersey Department of Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced Sept. 12 that wage increases totaling $36 million have taken effect for direct support professionals who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live successfully in communities across New Jersey.

Middle Township property owners are eligible for property tax deductions and exemptions if they are war veterans (or a surviving spouse), senior citizens, or disabled persons (or their surviving spouse).