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Are programs funded by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities closed? What support is there for residents of Developmental Centers?

New Jersey has temporarily closed congregate day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities has issued guidance and published an FAQ document on day program closures and discontinued community outings related to COVID-19.

Beginning the week of April 27, the State will start testing all residents and staff at all five State Residential Developmental Centers for COVID-19 using the new saliva-based testing developed by Rutgers University.

Information related to COVID-19 will continue to be posted on the Division of Developmental Disabilities COVID-19 Updates page.

Posted/Updated: 4/23/20

Source: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2020/approved/20200318b.html| https://nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/resources/coronavirus.html; Governor Murphy's Remarks 4/23/20