Join us to learn about the step-by-step process to become eligible for services from DDD. Topics will include SSI, Medicaid eligibility, the NJCAT, Support Coordination, and more!

FREE!

Join us to learn more about how together, we can help to stop the stigma of mental illnesses, including substance use disorders.

In this 60-minute presentation, you will:

· Learn more about what Make It OK is

· Better understand the impact of stigma and what you can do to reduce it for those living with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder

· Feel more comfortable and confident in talking openly about mental illnesses and substance use disorders (what to say/not say, how to offer support, etc.)

· Learn about resources and treatments to help people get the care and support they deserve

The annual conferences bring together professionals from child welfare law and intersecting fields and further NACC’s mission by exchanging ideas, information, and collective efforts.

What is the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool? When does the assessment occur? What do the results mean? Join us for a thorough information session about the NJCAT, its importance, and how it affects an individual applying for DDD services.

Join us for a special webinar featuring New York Times bestselling author Jane Heller as she discusses her acclaimed book, You’d Better Not Die Or I’ll Kill You: A Caregiver’s Survival Guide to Keeping You in Good Health and Good Spirits.

Drawing from her personal journey as a caregiver for her husband with chronic illness, as well as her mother’s dementia Jane brings humor, honesty, and practical wisdom to the challenges faced by millions of caregivers. We will discuss everything from navigating the healthcare system and managing stress to maintaining your own well-being and finding moments of laughter amid the chaos. The author of multiple bestselling romantic comedies, Jane thinks humor is essential even in the darkest times.

This evidence-based, trauma-informed workshop helps parents recognize the signs and symptoms of prenatal substance exposure and trains them on techniques that work best with kids exposed prenatally to alcohol and drugs. Each 90 minute session is held on Zoom and includes facilitated discussion with other caregivers working with these children. We are able to offer this workshop free through the support of the Jockey Being Family®Foundation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn to recognize the primary symptoms and secondary impacts of prenatal substance exposure.
2. Understand and learn the process and available resources for diagnosis.
3. Understand the five keys to support family success.
4. Learn a 3-step approach with strategies to support your child.
5. Apply knowledge of symptoms and strategies to address issues in children of various age levels.

Workshop Dates:
All Sessions begin at 7 pm Eastern Time Zone. 

FREE!

In this free virtual workshop, you will learn strategies to use while navigating the job search process as a person with a disability.

You will learn about:

• Your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act

• If, when, and how to disclose a disability to an employer

• What a reasonable accommodation is and how to get one at work or for an interview

• What to do if you are facing a career change due to a disability

• What the Ticket to Work program is and how it can help you try going to work without the risk of losing your SSDI or SSI benefits

Registration is complimentary! Click to register. Registration deadline: Aug 8, 2025

This symposium aims to increase awareness of amyloidosis as well as focus on its cardiac and neuropathic manifestations. Experts will lead discussions on both non-invasive and invasive diagnostic techniques for cardiac amyloidosis, highlight key challenges and pitfalls regarding false readings and discuss how to improve diagnostic accuracy. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the complexities of amyloid cardiomyopathy and amyloid polyneuropathy, gain insights in how they are presented clinically and how they impact patient care. Exploring current emerging treatment strategies and empowering clinicians to develop evidence-based individualized treatment plans will also be discussed.

Join us to understand more about how an individual’s DDD budget is determined as well as an overview of the different services available.

Experience the future of empathy-building and caregiver training with a live demonstration of the innovative Embodied Labs platform. This session will spotlight the powerful Social Isolation module, where participants “see through the eyes” of Frank, a 72-year-old widower, to truly understand the emotional and physical impacts of social isolation on older adults.

• Lauren Elcesser, LCSW, Director, ElderLink
• Kristin Martin, Manager of Case Management
• Kathy Akindemowo, Social Worker Case Manager
• Deme Warner, Social Worker Case Manager

Produced in partnership with Elderlink, Fairfax County Dept of Family Services, Comfort Keepers, and the Positive Aging Community.

Join us to learn about employment supports and services for adults with disabilities in NJ

FREE!

This webinar will equip participants with actionable insights to navigate career changes and explore new professional opportunities while addressing the challenges specific to individuals with disabilities.

Attendees will learn:

1. Understand the Unique Challenges of Career Transitions for People with Disabilities
2. Identify Strategies for Successful Career Transitions
3. Examine the Future of Work for People with Disabilities and Staying Competitive
4. Learn About Support Networks and Resources

ASL and CART will be provided

The 2025 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS will shine the light on people aging with HIV. It will be central to our program across plenaries, workshops, institutes, and other conference offerings, while also creating space for conversations about how aging with HIV affects each of us uniquely.

Our theme aims to honor people aging with HIV, examine their challenges, and learn from their living experiences.  Our program will focus on the different groups living with HIV, including the pre-protease inhibitor generation, post-protease inhibitor survivors and dandelions. Our conference program has been designed to honor and learn from their history, living experiences, challenges, as well as examine and discuss solutions.

The Annual Autism Beach Bash is our favorite day of the year—and for many families, the best day of theirs.

This free event brings together more than 4,000 attendees for a one-of-a-kind day of community and connection. Last year, 150 individuals with autism rode the waves with Surfers Healing, building confidence and creating lasting memories with every ride.

Join us for a full day of surf, music, sunshine, and good vibes at New Jersey’s largest autism-friendly event. It’s a rare chance to be among thousands of others who get what it means to live with autism, who share your experiences, and who welcome you just as you are. That’s more than community. That’s what belonging feels like. And that’s what this day is built to deliver.

FREE!

ALZHEIMER’S IS NOT NORMAL AGING.

It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.

Join us to learn about:

• The impact of Alzheimer’s.
• The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.
• Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors.
• Current research and treatments available to address some symptoms.
• Alzheimer’s Association resources.
• Kadlec Community Health resources.

FREE!

In this free virtual workshop, you will learn strategies to use while navigating the job search process as a person with a disability.

You will learn about:

• Your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act

• If, when, and how to disclose a disability to an employer

• What a reasonable accommodation is and how to get one at work or for an interview

• What to do if you are facing a career change due to a disability

• What the Ticket to Work program is and how it can help you try going to work without the risk of losing your SSDI or SSI benefits

FREE!

Join our upcoming webinar to explore the different types of stigma and their impact on recovery from substance use disorders. Discover how stigma affects self-worth and access to care, and gain practical strategies to address and reduce stigma in clinical, community, and personal settings.

FREE!

This webinar will delve into the complex relationship between trauma and substance use disorders (SUDs). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how traumatic experiences—especially in early life—can shape brain development, emotional regulation, and coping behaviors, increasing vulnerability to substance use. The session will also highlight the importance of trauma-informed approaches in both the prevention and treatment of SUDs

Reproductive loss is a common yet often overlooked experience, despite rising infertility rates in Canada and the fact that 15%–25% of clinical pregnancies end in loss. Many individuals navigating these losses struggle with feelings of ambiguity, wondering, “Does this even count as grief?”

Supporting clients through reproductive grief requires more than traditional grief counseling—it demands an understanding of ambiguous loss, trauma-informed care, and the unique intersection of grief and reproductive health. Designed for practicing therapists, this workshop explores reproductive loss up to 20 weeks’ gestation, offering deeper insight into clients’ experiences both inside and outside the therapy room.

Grounded in Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and Attachment Theory, this workshop combines lecture-based learning with experiential exercises in a small-group setting. Participants will leave with a stronger therapeutic framework for supporting clients experiencing reproductive loss including practical therapeutic tools as well as well as client resources to enhance their clinical work.

Grief in the Body: Understanding the Somatic Impact of Chronic Illness

Grief is not just an emotional experience—it is deeply felt in the body, often intensifying for those living with chronic health conditions. In this educational presentation, we will explore how grief manifests physically, impacts the nervous system, and intertwines with chronic illness.

Designed for therapists and counsellors, this presentation introduces key frameworks such as somatic experiencing, parts work, and polyvagal theory. Attendees will gain practical tools including guided body scans, vagus nerve regulation techniques, pendulation exercises, and compassionate approaches to working with grief-holding parts. You will leave with a deeper understanding of grief’s somatic impact and effective strategies to help clients process and heal.