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What resources and assistance are available for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

In response to COVID-19, the Department of Human Services and the Division of Developmental Disabilities have:

provided flexibility to families to quickly hire workers and worked closely with program providers and direct support professionals during the closure (see this webinar and slide deck for more information),
released guidance on COVID-19 preparedness for individuals and families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and
released guidance for community providers of services to the developmentally disabled on COVID-10 preparedness.

Information related to COVID-19 will continue to be posted on the Division of Developmental Disabilities COVID-19 Updates page: https://nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/resources/coronavirus.html

Additional information and help can be obtained through the following channels:

For general questions, residents can call 211
For clinical questions, residents should call 1-800-962-1253 (This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
For live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211
To receive alerts on their phone, residents should text "NJCOVID" to 898-211

Additional resources can be found through local non-profits and advocacy organizations including:

Posted/Updated: 3/28/2020