In this Week's Edition
News
President Biden Signs $1T
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
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US House of Representatives
Pass Build Back Better Plan
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White House: $150M to Public Health Workers Supporting People with Disabilities
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HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity
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DCA Announces COVID-19 Emergency
Rental Assistance Application Period
Closes on December 15, 2021
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DMHAS Grant
Building Capacity for Substance
Use Disorder (SUD) Medications in
Ambulatory Mental Health (MH) Programs
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DDD Update
Residential Funding Enhancement and
Day Program State Supplemental Funding
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Advocates Support Newly
Announced Inclusionary Zoning for
Housing Affordability in Jersey City
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Lifeline & Emergency Broadband
Benefits Offer Phone and Internet to
Low-Income Individuals and Families
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Justice Department Files an
ADA Lawsuit Against Uber
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Thank you for an Excellent
23rd Annual Conference!
Share Feedback and Access Sessions
Resources & Virtual Forums
Free Webinar
Understanding Transportation Barriers
for Diverse Individuals with
Disabilities and Older Adults
November 23, 2021
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COVID-19 Booster and Vaccination Clinic Pleasantville
December 2, 2021 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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DCM Associates Fall 2021
Webinar Series for Non-Profits
November - December 2021
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LGBTQ+/HIV+ Older Adult Training LTC
for New Jersey Providers and Designates
December 1-8, 2021
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Free Hybrid Conference
Building a Culture of Health in New Jersey:
Healing Communities & Connecting Voices
December 9-10, 2021
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Trainings from the NJ Division on Civil Rights
December 2021 - February 2022
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SHA Welcomes New Members In 2021 |
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President Biden Signs $1T Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill |
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President Biden signed the more than $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law on Monday, checking off the first piece of his party’s sprawling economic agenda. The package will put $550 billion in new funds into transportation, broadband and utilities. The legislation will put $110 billion into roads, bridges and other major projects. It will invest $66 billion in freight and passenger rail, including potential upgrades to Amtrak. It will direct $39 billion into public transit systems. The plan will put $65 billion into expanding broadband after the coronavirus pandemic left millions of Americans at home without effective internet access. It will also put $55 billion into improving water systems and replacing lead pipes. (CNBC, November 15, 2021)
Funding for Roads and Bridges
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The legislation calls for investing $110 billion for roads, bridges and major infrastructure projects. That's significantly less than the $159 billion that Biden initially requested in the American Jobs Plan.
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Included is $40 billion for bridge repair, replacement and rehabilitation,
- The deal also contains $16 billion for major projects that would be too large or complex for traditional funding programs, according to the White House.
- $11 billion for transportation safety, including a program to help states and localities reduce crashes and fatalities, especially of cyclists and pedestrians, according to the White House.
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And it contains $1 billion to reconnect communities -- mainly disproportionately Black neighborhoods -- that were divided by highways and other infrastructure, according to the White House. It will fund planning, design, demolition and reconstruction of street grids, parks or other infrastructure.
Money for Transit and Rail
- The package provides $39 billion to modernize public transit
- The deal will also invest $66 billion in passenger and freight rail
- Included in the package is $12 billion in partnership grants for intercity rail service, including high-speed rail.
Broadband Upgrade
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The legislation provides a $65 billion investment in improving the nation's broadband infrastructure, according to the text. Biden initially wanted to invest $100 billion in broadband. It will create a permanent federal program to help more low-income households access the interne
Water Infrastructure
- It provides $55 billion to upgrade water infrastructure. It will replace lead service lines and pipes so that communities have access to clean drinking water. Another $50 billion will go toward making the system more resilient -- protecting it from drought, floods and cyberattacks
Environmental remediation
- The package provides $21 billion to clean up Superfund and brownfield sites, reclaim abandoned mine land and cap orphaned gas wells (CNN, November 15, 2021)
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US House of Representatives Pass Build Back Better Plan |
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The House of Representatives voted today to approve the “Build Back Better Act, a $1.75 trillion economic recovery package that includes more than $150 billion in affordable housing investments. The following priorities are included and need help to pass the Senate:
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$25 billion to expand rental assistance to more than 300,000 households. (NJ appears in photo above from CBPP)
- $65 billion to preserve public housing for its 2.5 million residents; and
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$15 billion for the national Housing Trust Fund to build and preserve over 150,000 affordable, accessible homes for households with the lowest incomes. New Jersey would potentially get $545,300,000 according to the NLIHC chart here
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White House: $150M to Public Health
Workers Supporting People with Disabilities
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- Independent Living Centers
- Independent Living Designated State Entities
- No Wrong Door Systems/Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Paralysis and Limb Loss Resource Centers
- Protection & Advocacy Systems
- State Assistive Technology Programs
- State Councils on Developmental Disabilities
- State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
- State Units on Aging/Area Agencies on Aging
- Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Programs
- Tribes and Tribal Organizations
- University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
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HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity
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NOFO Authority to Accept Unsolicited
Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice
This Notice announces that HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) has the authority to accept unsolicited research proposals that address current research priorities. HUD is making up to $2 million available for Lead and Healthy Homes Research Partnerships as described under Research Priorities B.5a and b above and approximately $1 million available for Research Partnerships for other topics. If HUD’s review of proposals for either Research Partnerships category does not identify proposals, in sufficient amount, for which it decides to award cooperative agreements for all the available funds, it will reallot the unused funds for other purposes authorized under the respective appropriations.
Additional funds may become available for award as a result of HUD’s efforts to recapture unused funds or use carryover funds, or because of the availability of additional appropriated funds. Use of these funds will be subject to statutory constraints.
*The number of awards will be based on the number of proposals HUD receives, reviews, approves, and funds.
Program Office: Office of Policy Development and Research
Funding Opportunity Title: Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships
FAIN Number: FR-6500-N-USP
Assistance Listing Number: 14.506
Estimated Opening Date: November 2, 2021
Estimated Deadline Date: June 30, 2022
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DCA Announces COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Application Period Closes on December 15, 2021 |
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DMHAS Grant
Building Capacity for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Medications in Ambulatory Mental Health (MH) Programs
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Name of Program:
Building Capacity for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Medications in Ambulatory Mental Health (MH) Programs
Purpose:
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to assist licensed Mental Health (MH) programs that treat people with Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (COD) in developing the capacity to offer SUD medications, i.e., buprenorphine, naloxone and naltrexone.
Amount of funding available:
This RFP is funded through the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response grant (SOR). Total annualized funding is $600,000 subject to federal appropriations.
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Letter of Intent to Apply
November 23, 2021
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Due Date
December 30, 2021
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Notify Date
February 2, 2022
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DDD Update
Residential Funding Enhancement and
Day Program State Supplemental Funding
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This update was recently released by the Division alerting congregate residential providers claiming Individual Supports Daily Rate and congregate day program providers receiving State Supplemental Payments of changes that will take effect on January 1, 2022. Please review the following documents for details:
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Advocates Support Newly Announced Inclusionary
Zoning for Housing Affordability in Jersey City
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The ordinance being released today is an important step in the right direction for Jersey City. Once enacted, the new ordinance is intended to replace a previous ordinance that was struck down earlier this year by Hudson County Presiding Judge Joseph A. Turula after it was successfully challenged in court by Fair Share Housing Center and New Jersey Appleseed. Since the previous ordinance was struck down in August, Mayor Fulop and City Council leadership convened a series of discussions about a new ordinance. The ordinance being introduced this week is a result of those conversations.
The proposed ordinance will apply whenever builders obtain incentives for residential or mixed-use development, whether in the form of a change in zoning, a new or amended redevelopment plan, or variances. In the wealthiest parts of the City, including the downtown and along the waterfront, the proposed ordinance will require at least 15% of new units to be affordable for low- and moderate-income households. Elsewhere in the City, the proposed ordinance will require at least 10% of all new units to be affordable.
If a developer were to obtain a tax abatement for any project in the City, the proposed ordinance will require that, at minimum, 15% of the total units constructed be affordable, irrespective of location. And if a developer obtains tax credits or other support from the State of New Jersey (such as financial support from EDA or State-owned lands), the proposed ordinance requires that, at minimum, 20% of the total units constructed be affordable. The proposed ordinance does not allow for the affordable housing requirements to be waived, and it does not allow developers to make payments or to build the affordable units off-site. It requires that all affordable units be fully integrated on-site with the market-rate units in a development.
In addition, the affordable units must be comprised of a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units, with at least 50% of the affordable units reserved for low-income households earning 50% or less of median income and 13% of the affordable units reserved for very-low-income households earning 30% or less of median income. The remaining affordable units may be moderate-income units reserved for households earning 80% or less of median income.
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Lifeline & Emergency Broadband Benefits Offer Phone
and Internet to Low-Income Individuals and Families
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Have you heard of the federal Lifeline and Emergency Broadband Benefit programs?
They help make phone and internet service more affordable for low-income individuals and families. Individuals enrolled in certain assistance programs like Medicaid or SNAP automatically qualify for both federal programs, but must apply, and aren’t always aware of that. Please join us in helping to spread the word. Together, we can help encourage residents who would benefit from these programs to apply.
Lifeline: (not to be confused with the state's Lifeline utility assistance program) provides eligible individuals with a free smartphone, free monthly data, free monthly minutes and unlimited texting.
Emergency Broadband Benefit: provides discounted internet service and a one-time discount for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchase. The Emergency Broadband Benefit program is temporary and ends when federal funds are expended.
See the attached fact sheet (available in English and Spanish) for more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
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Justice Department Files an ADA Lawsuit Against Uber |
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The Justice Department filed an ADA lawsuit against Uber for charging “wait time” fees to passengers who, because of disability, take longer than two minutes to get in their Uber car. Individuals who believe they have been victims of disability discrimination by Uber because they, or someone they were traveling with, were charged wait time fees should contact the Justice Department at 833-591-0425 (toll-free), 202-305-6786, or send an email to Uber.Fee@usdoj.gov.
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Resources & Virtual Forums |
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Free Webinar — Understanding Transportation Barriers
for Diverse Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 | 2:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
In 2020, The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) embarked on an initiative to shine a light on transportation challenges of diverse populations. The NADTC conducted a national survey in February 2021, focusing on the transportation needs and preferences of people with disabilities, older adults and caregivers of different races, ethnicities, and cultures. Transportation equity is especially relevant now as the pandemic has underscored transportation gaps among diverse populations and increased isolation resulting from self-quarantine.
This presentation will discuss results from the survey to inform participants about transportation barriers, modes, and potential solutions that respond to current and future mobility needs of diverse populations of older adults and people with disabilities.
There is no charge to access this session. Certificates of participation are available for a fee. Real-time captions will be available for this session. This session will be recorded for later viewing.
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COVID-19 Booster and Vaccination Clinic, Pleasantville
Thursday December 2, 2021 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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EVENT DETAILS:
Pfizer & Johnson & Johnson COVID 19 vaccinations. Pfizer & Johnson & Johnson BOOSTER SHOT administered to eligible people listed below. Please bring your vaccination card with you.
WHEN:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 ND 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon
WHERE:
PLEASANTVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 140 N. Main Street Pleasantville, NJ 08232 Booster Shot Eligibility
WHO:
• People 18 and older who received a single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, at least two months after their Johnson & Johnson shot
• People 65 years and older who received the Pfizer vaccine, at least six months after their second shot
• People 50-64 with underlying medical conditions who received the Pfizer vaccine, at least six months after their second shot
• People 18-49 with underlying medical conditions who received the Pfizer vaccine, at least six months after their second shot
• People 18-64 who are at increased risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to where they work or reside (examples below) who received the Pfizer vaccine, at least six months after their second shot BOOSTER VACCINATION COVID-19 CLINIC PLEASANTVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
EVENT REGISTRATION:
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DCM Associates Fall 2021 Webinar Series for Non-Profits |
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The DCM Associates Fall 2021 Webinar Series is here, and the nonprofit sector's most important topics are on the agenda.
December 1, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Dennis C. Miller, Founder & Chairman
December 8, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Gregory A. Nielsen, Managing Director, Southeast Regional Office
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Also from DCM Associates
Take the 360 Leadership Assessment & Development
Is your nonprofit making the right decisions? When searching for a new leader, it’s crucial to find the best fit. Whether you’re looking for an outside or in-house hire, the 360 Leadership Assessment can help. Take the DCM 360 Leadership Assessment to discover the ideal leader for your nonprofit. It measures a candidate’s behavioral traits, cognitive abilities, and professional interests. This assessment is also helpful when considering upper-level leadership openings and promotions. It will determine if your current leaders are competent and successful in their role.
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LGBTQ+/HIV+ Older Adult Training LTC
for New Jersey Providers and Designates
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New Jersey's S2545 establishes specific rights and certain requirements for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, undesignated/non-binary, questioning, queer, intersex, and HIV-positive residents of long-term care facilities.
This 6 hour, 2 session course will prepare you and your facility to serve the growing LGBTQ+ market place and earn certification for NJS2545, the LGBTQI+, HIV+ LTC Bill of Rights, required to work in LTC in the state of New Jersey.
Register as:
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Free Hybrid Conference
Building a Culture of Health in New Jersey:
Healing Communities & Connecting Voices
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December 9, 2021 - December 10, 2021
In this in-person and virtual conference, you’ll gain insights, tools and strategies needed to make an impact in your organization.
Back for the ninth year, this year’s theme is “Healing Communities & Connecting Voices.” From health equity to racial bias and stories of loss, kindness and resilience during the pandemic, expert speakers and panelists will share best practices and solutions through a variety of innovative educational sessions that are designed to help move our communities forward.
In addition, there will be a special exhibition of Community Conversations: Pandemic Perspectives, New Jersey’s COVID-19 Storytelling Project on Thursday, December 9 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The exhibit will showcase selected COVID-19 experiences shared by New Jersey residents in 2020 through interviews, stories, creative works and animations.
Important Safety Information: COVID precautions including proof of vaccination, social distancing and masking will be in place. See more at the links below.
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Trainings from the NJ Division on Civil Rights |
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The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination:
Cultivating a Discrimination-Free Workplace
For NJ Employers and Employees
All employees are entitled to a workplace that is inclusive and free from discrimination. This training will provide an overview of how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) protects employees from harassment and discrimination. Through case studies and other interactive exercises, participants will examine the rights afforded to all employees and the responsibilities of employers to protect those rights. Topics include what constitutes a hostile work environment, workplace accommodation requirements, employer liability, and reporting processes. Participants will also explore the ways in which implicit biases can lead to discrimination, and how to foster respectful environments in which discrimination and harassment are not tolerated.
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Dump the Assumptions: Responding to Implicit Bias
For NJ Employers and Employees
This interactive, virtual training will introduce participants to the concept of implicit bias. Participants will consider how implicit bias manifests in our interactions with others and explore strategies for addressing implicit bias in ourselves and in the workplace. Participants will also learn about how the NJ Law Against Discrimination protects individuals from discrimination and bias-based harassment in the workplace.
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There are many great ways of supporting SHA: Join as a member, send donations, or shop with AmazonSmile. Thank you for your support!
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Want all the member benefits with SHA? Visit our website or contact Joseph Christensen to apply or manage your membership.
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Members can post jobs to find applicants within the wider supportive housing community. Click on the button to visit our job page.
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Diane Riley, Executive Director
Joseph Christensen, Membership & Communication Manager
Kate Kelly, MSW – Integrated Community Project Manager
Diane Klein, Conference Registrar
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Advocate ● Educate ● Support
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey unites its diverse coalition of members engaging development, resources, and information to sustain supportive housing systems within New Jersey. Since 1998, our statewide mission seeks to enhance lives and accessibility to enable independent living within our communities.
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Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
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