Last week, the Community Living Education Project shared the challenging news that our funding is slated to be cut in the NJ Governor's Proposed FY26 Budget. After 33 years of service to New Jersey residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this has been incredibly difficult news to share with the individuals and families we serve, our colleagues, friends, and supporters. 

Medicaid is the lifeline that provides people with disabilities the ability to choose where to live and who will support them, in addition to providing health care to citizens with low income and disabilities. It is a joint federal and state program enacted in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of Social Security Amendments.

Cuts to Medicaid will affect everyone, regardless of your political affiliation. It is something that should unite all self-advocates, family members, service providers, friends, co-workers, and employers.  

You are invited to read the our January 2025 Newsletter, Sharing Possibilities in Community Living. Contents include information about New Year's Resolutions, cuts to Medicaid, a new supportive housing guide and upcoming events.

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Did you know that epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, with at least 3.4 million people living with active epilepsy – including 470,000 children? 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed every year and 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. 

November is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country, offering an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.