HF&P is offering a series of webinars in collaboration with Family Support Services of New Jersey, February 16, February 23, and March 1, 2012. Topics are: Creative Options for Housing, Funding and Support Services; Special Education – What The School District Can and Cannot Say: Beyond Basic Rights; and From Entitlement to Eligibility: Maximizing Services & Supports Through the Transition Years. Information and registration links here.
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Sometimes, HOW one deals with administrators who handle service requests can make a difference in what services they receive and how soon. Here are 5 tips that can help smooth your course as you deal with your state’s disability services agency.
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior presented with The Family Support Center of New Jersey’s Community Partner Award.
Five Important Tips for Families and Professionals Working with Your State’s Developmental Disabilities Agency.
People with disabilities who receive Medicaid sometimes face a difficult choice between working and continuing to receive benefits. Many individuals with disabilities who rely on government assistance benefits are unable to work, not because of a lack of interest or skill, but rather due to the very real fear of losing Medicaid.
By S. Paul Prior, Esq.
Two major changes have occurred with the Real Life Choices (RLC) Program since January 1, 2009. RLC is a cash option offered in lieu of residential services offered by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to clients on the priority waiting list for residential services. It is also an [...]
By Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq.
Marriage is an especially complicated issue for people with disabilities and their families. Here are some thoughts on the subject.
New Jersey law prohibits the issuance of a marriage license to someone under guardianship. This is an old law and possibly one that is unconstitutional. The courts do have authority to limit [...]
By Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq. and S. Paul Prior, Esq.
Legislation that expands the protection provided by the New Jersey Developmental Disabilities Rights Act to those who participate in self-directed programs such as Real Life Choices, was signed into law by Governor Jon Corzine on January 12, 2008. Attorneys from the law offices of Hinkle, Fingles [...]
By S. Paul Prior, Esq.
In November 2008, the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (“DDD”) sent letters to every individual on the Priority Category of the waiting list for residential services advising them of their waiting list number. If your child’s name is on the Priority category of the waiting list, you should have received [...]
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior attorneys are available to speak to your organization or constituents on a wide variety of relevant disability topics. If you'd like to schedule an event,