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The Boggs Center is New Jersey’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development is a division of the Department of Pediatrics and a Community Health Program of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and part of

a national network of UCEDD and LEND programs. Since its inception in 1983, the Center has emphasized a community-based, lifespan approach to meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and is dedicated to promoting independence, productivity, and full inclusion. The Boggs Center provides community and student training and technical assistance, conducts research, and disseminates information and educational materials relevant to the developmental disabilities community.

08/19/2026

Did you know The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development is named for Elizabeth Monroe Boggs, PhD, considered to have been the leading authority in the field of developmental disabilities policy? She coined the term developmental disabilities, spearheaded efforts to create legislation benefitting people with developmental disabilities, and helped to shape the role of Medicaid and Social Security for people with disabilities. Learn more about The Boggs Center: boggscenter.rwjms.rutgers.edu/about-the-center/overview

08/17/2026

The Boggs Center’s Robert Kimmel, EdD, BCBA, CESP, and Jessica Short, MHRM, CESP, will present at the upcoming NJ APSE Summit 2026, "Reaching New Heights: Finding Your Place in Competitive Integrated Employment," on Friday, October 9th. Stefanie Rinaldi, National APSE Board Member and NJAPSE Immediate Past President will deliver the keynote, and a panel of distinguished experts will talk about supports that connect those living with complex needs with Competitive Integrated Employment.

View the schedule and reserve your tickets for the Summit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/njapse-summit-2026-tickets-1990396194598?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nominate a supported employee, employment specialist, employer, or CIE advocate for the NJAPSE 2026 awards:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7G9GKX

08/13/2026

People receiving support through New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities can choose the service provider that best meets their needs. Available in English and Spanish, this guide offers people with disabilities and their families ideas that can help them select a service provider that will support them to live the lives they want. https://boggscenter.rwjms.rutgers.edu/resources/publications/selecting-a-service-provider

08/11/2026

BoggsCast, The Boggs Center’s podcast, will be back with all new episodes next month! In the meantime, listen to the last 5 seasons to hear about best practices, success stories, and possibilities for innovation in the field of developmental disabilities.

All BoggsCast episodes and full transcripts are available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify apps and websites.

Podbean: https://theboggscenter.podbean.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boggscast/id1593908165
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ra3xLpbLOvVN3wEM11YN6

Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episodes and be among the first to know when we launch Season 6!

08/07/2026

Save these Dates for The Boggs Center’s Fall 2026 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series Webinars!

Friday, October 2, 2026 l 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Friday, October 16, 2026 l 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026 l 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Friday, November 6, 2026 l 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Registration opens in late August!

08/03/2026

Register for Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities Summer 2026 webinars sponsored by The Boggs Center and Rutgers University School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education. Learn more and register: https://socialwork-ce.rutgers.edu/index.php/webinar-variations?combine&tid=9

07/31/2026

Check out The Boggs Center’s publications designed to help people with disabilities and their families select and evaluate Support Coordination services. “Selecting a Support Coordination Agency: Making Choices, Becoming Empowered” and “Evaluating Your Support Coordination Services” are available in English and Spanish on The Boggs Center’s website:
https://boggscenter.rwjms.rutgers.edu/resources/publications

07/27/2026

The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Training and Consultation Specialist.

Under the supervision of a faculty member, this position conducts planning, development, training and technical assistance activities related to best practices in Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST). Provides training and technical assistance in Person-Centered Planning (P*P), program design, program implementation and program enhancement to school personnel statewide, with concentration on person-centered approaches for all students with disabilities, especially developmental.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education (DOE-OSE) and other Boggs Center personnel conducting training and technical assistance in P*P; developing, planning, and providing trainings; designing and disseminating instructional and other resources; project specific data analysis and reporting; and responding to requests for information.

View the job posting and apply online: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279090

07/24/2026

Happy 36th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! On July 26th, we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Learn more and access resources from the ADA National Network: https://adata.org/national-network

07/21/2026

Are you concerned about your child’s development? Our quick guide, “The Next Steps: Addressing Concerns about Your Child’s Development,” provides information to connect families of young children in New Jersey with resources for developmental evaluation, services, and support. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Gujarati, Portuguese, and Tagalog. Download or order hard copies on our website: https://boggscenter.rwjms.rutgers.edu/resources/publications/the-next-steps-addressing-concerns-about-your-childs-development

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335 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ
08901

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+17322359300

Website

https://boggscenter.rwjms.rutgers.edu/

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