The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center

The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities is part of a national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service sponsored by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Developmental Disabilities are disabilities which originate in childhood and persist throughout life.

The Boggs Center provides community and student training and technical assistance, conducts research, disseminates educational materials, and responds to requests for information. The Boggs Center promotes a community-based, life span approach to the delivery of community supports for people with developmental disabilities. The Boggs Center does not provide clinical services but helps to increase the capacity of service providers and systems of care in New Jersey.

Ongoing projects include the Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series, Community Building, Faith Based Supports, Self-Directed Supports, Inclusive Education, Positive Behavior Supports, and Supported Employment. Participants in Boggs Center training programs include individuals with disabilities and their families, students, and professionals in health care, education, social services, and other disciplines. Activities of The Boggs Center are guided by our Consumer Advisory Council and partnerships with people with disabilities, families, state and community agencies, and policy makers.

The Boggs Center's largest community education program, the Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series, is offered eight times per year and is open to the community.

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