families network

September 25, 2009

Hello Families Network! The Division of Developmental Disabilities has

compiled and released risk indicator reports on all of their contracted

providers. They are calling this a " Data Dashboard " which they have made

public in order to increase transparency. NJ.com reporter, Livio,

wrote an article highlighting the disability community's concerns about the

recently-released Data Dashboard, which you can read by going to

While the Data Dashboard is not exactly user friendly, it is extremely

encouraging to see DDD collecting data and making data publicly available.

Hopefully this Data Dashboard will evolve to become a helpful tool for

families to use in making decisions about which agencies to employ to serve

their loved one with developmental disabilities. For those who are

interested, you can access the Data Dashboard at

always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Have a great

weekend!!

Denbigh Shelton

Director, Family Advocacy Program

The Arc of New Jersey

985 Livingston Avenue

North Brunswick, NJ 08902

(732) 246-2525 ext. 49

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