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Change the Story for People with Disabilities

Change the Story for People with Disabilities

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 10 months ago
New Jersey continues to struggle to meet the growing need for community services and supports for citizens living with developmental disabilities. Over 8,000 people have been on a Community Services Waiting List that continues to grow, along with over 2,400 people waiting for years to leave institutions. New Jersey needs to invest in a strong community services system, its workforce and the services and supports that will allow citizens living with developmental disabilities to lead active, engaged lives in the community. Without this commitment, opportunities will be delayed and lives are indefinitely on hold. NJACP, along with concerned advocates, citizens with developmental disabilities and families, urge you to sign this petition. We need your help to change the story for thousands of people and give them the freedom of choice to live their lives. For more information on this important issue please visit www.njacp.org.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

November 19, 2008

November 19, 2008

We are approaching 250 signatures and need to hit this milestone before we present our demands to the state. Copy the petition link and text it to three people in your contact list right now. Post the link on your Facebook page and tag your local representatives.

November 16, 2008

Reaching this new level of support shows that our community refuses to let these thousands of people remain on hold. Now is the time to turn this pressure into action by emailing your state representative today. Demand that they prioritize funding for the community services waiting list.

October 31, 2008

We hit one hundred signatures today. Call your state representative right now and tell them the community services waitlist is unacceptable.

Reached 100 supporters

October 29, 2008

6 Comments

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Tom Knight
17 years ago Featured

FIX THIS SYSTEM NOW. UNACCEPTABLE.

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Kevin Nichols
17 years ago Featured

My cousin is stuck on this list and it is honestly disgraceful. pay the workers fairly so these people can get the help they need.

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Brenda Zhang
17 years ago Featured

my brother has been on this list for way too long. he deserves a normal life in our neighborhood not stuck in some facility.

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Mike Beck
17 years ago Featured

NJ needs to get it together. These families are exhausted and just want their loved ones home!

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Sarah Ortiz
17 years ago Featured

It is just cruel to keep people waiting years. We have to do better.

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Linda Hardy
17 years ago Featured

Enough waiting. These folks deserve independence and to be part of the community.

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