NJ Black Disability Podcast
LeDerick Horne with members of the NJ Black ID/D community discussing resources available for Black families facing challenges related to intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Committment To You
The NJCDD is committed to advancing public policy and systems change that helps people with developmental disabilities gain more control over their lives.
Interview with Octavia Nash
In this episode, Octavia Nash is a NJ Black I/DD Consortium member and an Instructional Designer at Rowan University. As a mother of a son with a disability, she shares her journey from seeking resources as a young mother to advocating for other families. Show notes include information on the Apgar score, Early Intervention services, and the SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, among others.
Interview with Keena Fitzhugh
In this episode, Keena Fitzhugh, cultural liaison for the NJ Council for Developmental Disabilities and mother of a daughter with a disability, shares her journey. She discusses early intervention, family support services, guardianship alternatives, and advocacy resources. Keena advises parents to stay connected, document everything, seek community help, and prioritize self-care to effectively support their child while navigating the healthcare system.
Interview with Atonia Green Worley
In this episode, Atonia Green Worley, mother of an adult son with a disability, shares her experiences and resources for families navigating disability services. She highlights the importance of early intervention, IEPs, advocacy through organizations like Autism NJ, and programs such as Mom2Mom for emotional support. Atonia emphasizes the need for strong advocacy, community connection, and being informed about resources like DDD, PerformCare, and guardianship options for lifelong support.
Interview with Robert Jackson
In this episode, we hear from Robert Jackson, who is a Black man with multiple disabilities who works for the NJ Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities. Robert shares advice on advocacy, employment supports, and programs like SAME and Schedule A, which promote inclusive hiring for people with disabilities. For more resources, contact Robert at rtjakson@yahoo.com.