A proposal to provide for video cameras in common areas of group homes serving adults, as well as bedrooms of those requesting them, has stalled in Trenton.
Only 6% of adults with known intellectual or developmental disabilities are accessing residential support in New Jersey at this time, which advocates say is not acceptable for a state with such broad resources.
Founded 133 years ago by a Philadelphia teacher, the Cherry Hill-based nonprofit Bancroft works to answer the question: How can people live life to their fullest potential?
The measure in the state Legislature that was spurred by an autistic 19-year-old's ocean plunge in Manasquan on a dare last February clears a Senate committee and heads for a full upper-house vote.
A prank video that almost became a drowning in Manasquan spurs a call by shore-based state Senator Robert Singer for enhanced legal protections for special-needs individuals.
New Jersey's showing new respect for people with developmental disabilities. A shore-sponsored state measure got Governor Christie's signature Wednesday.