[NFBNJ] Fwd: DDS Communications February 10, 2023

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From: DDS Communications <DDS.Communications at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Subject: DDS Communications February 10, 2023

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Four individuals intersecting, equally sized and spaced, representing
individuality and equality, but with the overlapping of hands
representative of community and support. Color scheme represents adult and
child disability awareness.]

*DDS Communications*

*February 10, 2023*
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**** IMPORTANT UPDATE *** **SNAP Federal Emergency Allotments Set to
Expire; New Jersey Implements $95 SNAP Minimum Benefit. *

*Read full details here
<https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/news/publications/SNAP%20Newsletter.pdf>*

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University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. Symbol of person in
a wheechair. Symbol of a man. Symbol of a woman.]

*nTIDE January 2023 Jobs Report: More people with disabilities are striving
to work. Will employers call upon them?*

National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) – is issued semi-monthly
by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire.

East Hanover, NJ – February 3, 2023 – More jobseekers with disabilities
entered the labor market in January, providing a potential resource for the
current boom in job openings, according to today’s National Trends in
Disability Employment – Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by *Kessler
Foundation*
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Qz7AJLEyjRKNsDAJqG0pJJThw3UXEE72d0D2L-IphBD4SvsA15hjHdXdmARlB0mlxyJylB1NB1MPwr7qhnuuO4nFQilFH4VpX0T7A3GbTov6JFUuzRMP0EaJ5cBsci7Vq7XVOlKML59jmyk3YxgBZyGJasfSG25t&c=dJTNTTj9BWyDLIPJ4SIETRGizwKf1ZgcbZQdQp5IW16epdMicInwXA==&ch=1l_T2iowCFVAcioMbT1cBkVjLIGIGAM5p0mgrBYGWRpxegvWj92o7Q==__;!!J30X0ZrnC1oQtbA!OhYI2YggIX5EjaHXZsa6boT9X9Jqv4IQY0RrtYASuzo6nfsJ2W7CnEj7WQy2ijjgGUflunRgNX0IbO3KvWZzsfjVKd-3VN0s$>
and the *University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability*
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Qz7AJLEyjRKNsDAJqG0pJJThw3UXEE72d0D2L-IphBD4SvsA15hjHc2gapWKCBcvAVhFqFJMU1G-tYazrHa9rj4__aMPU9uG6YaTjLeQGGTRuffWYK8tRXs33TUeZYfZNMivuPs58ls7PdATDWrwXrCMTO0okPjE&c=dJTNTTj9BWyDLIPJ4SIETRGizwKf1ZgcbZQdQp5IW16epdMicInwXA==&ch=1l_T2iowCFVAcioMbT1cBkVjLIGIGAM5p0mgrBYGWRpxegvWj92o7Q==__;!!J30X0ZrnC1oQtbA!OhYI2YggIX5EjaHXZsa6boT9X9Jqv4IQY0RrtYASuzo6nfsJ2W7CnEj7WQy2ijjgGUflunRgNX0IbO3KvWZzsfjVKRFuQlWz$>
(UNH-IOD). Declines in the employment-to-population ratios for people with
and without disabilities may reflect the impact of the Federal Reserve’s
efforts to curtail inflation and/or seasonal effects.

 [image: Title: December 2022 to January 2023 National Trends in Disability
Employment. Month to month comparison. - Description: This graphic compares
the economic indicators for December 2022 and January 2023, showing a
slight decrease in the employment-to-population ratio and a slight increase
in the labor force participation rate for people with disabilities. For
people without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio and the
labor force participation rate showed a slight decrease. Source: Kessler
Foundation and the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability.
January 2023 National Trends in Disability Employment Report (nTIDE).]

[image: Title: January 2022 to January 2023. National Trends in Disability
Employment. Year to year comparison. - Description: This graphic compares
the economic indicators for January 2022 and January 2023, showing
increases for people with and without disabilities. This graphic compares
the economic indicators for January 2022 and January 2023, showing a
significant increase in both the employment-to-population ratio and in the
labor force participation rate for people with disabilities. For people
without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio shows a slight
increase and the labor force participation rate increased slightly. Source:
Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire Institute on
Disability. January 2023 National Trends in Disability Employment Report
(nTIDE).]

Click *here*
<https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/ntide-january-2023-jobs-report-more-people-disabilities-are-striving-work-will>
to
read more.

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*Disaster Recovery Case Management *

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Still trying to recover from Tropical Storm IDA? Disaster Recovery Case
Management is available in the following areas: Bergen, Essex, Gloucester,
Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and
Warren.

*Disaster Recovery Case **Management *is a free service offering
individuals or households one-on-one support from a trained disaster
case manager.
The case manager will assess your needs and help you access eligible
resources. In addition, the case manager will assist you with your
interactions with FEMA, insurance companies, and other disaster-related
services and/or community resources.  Both English and Spanish-speaking
case managers are available. Scan the QR code below or * click here
<https://www.svdpdisaster.org/disaster-case-management-webforms> *to
complete the disaster case management interest form. *For additional
information*, call or email: St. Vincent De Paul Disaster Services
<http://www.svdpdisaster.org/>

at: *1-833-432-4614, Email: *DR4614IDADCMP at svdpdisaster.org

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the State of NJ. NJ Human Services.]

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*FREE Upcoming Webinars*

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Services.]

Funded by the NJ Division of Disability Services, the Inclusive Healthy
Communities (IHC) grant program seeks to advance practice, systems, and
environmental change that support people with disabilities having full
access to opportunities that enhance health and well-being.

*Upcoming Trainings:*

*Thursday, February 16, 12–1pm*

·
*Leaning into Discomfort: Making Mistakes and the Social Model of
Disability Speaker*: Sarah Napoli

*Registration and additional information
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*Thursday, February 23, 12–1pm*

·        *Access to Nature and Gardens: *Join in a discussion of how – with
the assistance of the IHC grant program – their organizations are making
the outdoors more accessible to people with disabilities.

*Speakers*: Jennifer Papa, Executive Director of City Green and Carleton
Montgomery, Executive Director of Pinelands Preservation Alliance

*Registration and additional information
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