Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and Our Family of Agencies’ Post

MACA is proud to be driving a global conversation about the transport needs of children and adults with disability.   This week, we attended the Protection of Children in Cars Conference in Munich, with CE Helen Lindner presenting on MACA’s work in influencing standards and laws to advance the rights of Australian children and young people with disability to safe transport.    The conference brought together industry and research experts in child restraints from around the world, including preeminent Australian experts Lynne Bilston, Julie Brown, Sjaan Koppel, Michael GRIFFITHS and Lyndall Cook (PhD student).

Here’s what we’ve been working on to center directly impacted youth & their families in our efforts to advance youth justice: https://lnkd.in/eP4e_swE

Illinois Crisis Prevention Network (ICPN) is a collaborative partnership between Trinity Services and Hope, funded by Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Developmental Disabilities (DHS-DDD). ICPN provides community-based services and supports to the children and adults who are referred, as well as their families, provider agencies, schools, places of employment, and community day service programs.

Accessibility and Neuroinclusion are life-saving. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ I just read this post by Isabel Mavrides-Calderon and a grief tsunami knocked me out. I work primarily in the corporate sector training and co-creating neuroinclusive culture and workplaces and also, I do this work so our next generations coming up after us can experience safer, accessible, and more equitable lives. From Isabel: "It is critical that individualized emergency plans be legally binding. There is a bill in Virginia created by @disabled_disrupters it may not be nation wide but it is a start and if passed could start a trend in other states. Tell your reps to support it!" https://lnkd.in/guZipbs4

📢 Coming up! 📢 Our next webinar on the Basics of Fair Housing (with a focus on disability and familial status as protected classes) is October 24 at 2 PM MT. Register now: https://buff.ly/4cyjGDp

Emergencies can happen at any time, but are we all equally prepared to handle them? For individuals with disabilities, emergency planning often comes with additional challenges. That’s why CU Denver’s Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering created the Surviving in Place guide—a resource designed to empower individuals with disabilities to prepare for emergencies while staying in their homes. Whether you’re planning for yourself, a loved one, or the broader community, this guide offers practical, inclusive strategies to ensure safety and resilience. Explore the guide and help spread the word about this vital resource: https://lnkd.in/gGxGtseD

📢 Coming up! 📢 Our next webinar on the Basics of Fair Housing (with a focus on disability and familial status as protected classes) is October 24 at 2 PM MT. Register now: https://buff.ly/4cyjGDp

AYM TRANSFORMING LIFES Did you know that effective intervention can reduce reoffending rates? The intersection of justice, rehabilitation, and community support to guide young people toward brighter futures is our work as Youth Justice Services AYM (The Association of YOT Managers) Take a look and join the conversation—how can we continue building stronger, safer communities?

In line with Prevent Child Abuse America's Theory of Change and our commitment to "Centering Families in Decision-Making," Colorado is leading an inspiring project that puts lived experts at the heart of their work. This initiative focuses on meaningful engagement, with lived experts advising on program implementation, reviewing educational curricula, advocating for policy changes, and driving systems change. Colorado’s work highlights the importance of co-designing strategies and navigating key operational considerations like compensation, contracting, and sharing decision-making power to truly create change. Together, we’re making a difference. Illuminate Colorado #CenteringFamilies #SystemsChange #PreventChildAbuse

Our team was proud to compile a comprehensive analysis on the progress of North Dakota’s child care funding throughout the interim legislative session. Child care and out-of-school programs are lifelines for families, foundational for children's development, and vital for our workforce. The full analysis can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gUN8c3n9