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The Importance of Honesty During NJCAT Assessments: Why Accurate Answers Lead to Better Support

For families of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) can feel intimidating. Parents and caregivers often worry about…

Lost Special Needs Services: Medicaid Procedural Disenrollment Crisis in New Jersey

It’s happening quietly and devastating families across New Jersey. A young adult with special needs shows up for their day habilitation program and is turned…

Why Tutoring for Special Needs Adults Matters and What to Expect

Why Tutoring for Special Needs Adults Matter and What to Expect Education doesn’t stop at high school. For adults with special needs, tutoring can be…

A Night to Shine | Gracious Services Cares Special Needs Gala 2025

Are you ready for a night to remember? Need a night to dress up, forget about the world and celebrate life? A Night to Shine?…

Support Coordinators & ISPs – How They Help NJ’s Special Needs Adults

Caring for a special needs adult can be challenging, but families, caregivers, and individuals are not alone!! In New Jersey, once you are approved by…

Empowering Adults with Special Needs: The Significance of Pre-Vocational Skills and Training

Empowering adults with special needs to lead fulfilling and independent lives is a crucial aspect of building an inclusive society. Pre-vocational skills and training play…