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Project

Public Policy

Center:

NJ-The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Colleen McLaughlin
[email protected]
732-235-9313

Project Description:

The Boggs Center actively influences public policy at national and state levels. Through education and outreach, The Boggs Center helps to ensure that people with disabilities, family members, service providers, and policy makers have the information they need to shape policy at the state and national levels in ways that will improve the lives of people with disabilities. Activities described as Public Policy include technical assistance and participation on state and national task forces as well as educating policymakers.

Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities, Life Course Approach, public policy, disability policy, planning, technical assistance

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787