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Corzine COMMISSIONER’S CORNER Recently, Governor Corzine brought together the Cabinet with the New Jersey State Police, the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and Emergency Management officials to review and rehearse each department’s disaster plans.  It was a valuable, thought-provoking exercise that forced us all to take stock in the work we do and our responsibility to the constituencies we serve. Emergencies, such as the bridge collapse in Minnesota, Hurricane Katrina and the flooding events that have impacted NJ over the past few years, happen on different scales and demand diverse responses. Ultimately, our roles, as government leaders require us to be as prepared, as possible to manage the disorder, provide short-term shelter and return to normalcy with minimal disruption. For DHS that means a variety of precautions and responses designed to meet the needs of our clients, residents, patients and families. Integral to that charge is the capacity to locate individuals with special needs who may require specific medical, mobility or pharmaceutical attention. To that end, our Office of Facilities Support & Emergency Management is working with the NJ State Police Office of Emergency Management, the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the Delta Group to complete a Pilot Project - Voluntary Special Needs Registry - for Cape May, Atlantic, Ocean and Monmouth Counties. DHS and many other state departments are sharing relevant statistical information from our databases to help expedite their research. I encourage our provider partners and sister-agencies on all levels of government in these areas to lend their support to this important endeavor. DHS’ ability to look after our constituency depends on it. DIVISION NEWS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) In early May of this year, DDD submitted a plan to the Governor and the Legislature that expands community support and housing for people with developmental disabilities. The plan, “Path to Progress,” describes what will be needed to assist 1,850 of the 3,025 people who live in the state's seven developmental centers to move into community homes over an eight-year period. To keep the Legislature, families and stakeholders current with Olmstead progress, DDD has created an electronic newsletter,  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/newscenter/OlmNews_1stEd.pdf" Olmstead News, which will be distributed monthly. Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI) National Researchers say 50% of all cases of blindness or severe vision loss can be prevented by early detection of disorders and the appropriate follow-up care.  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/freescreening.html" Project Prevention is a gateway for low income New Jerseyans to receive regular, no-cost vision screenings at  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/Fixed%20Site%20Spreadsheet%20.xls" 22 sites throughout the state each month. Division of Family Development (DFD) At this year’s US Department of Agriculture’s bi-regional Food Stamp Commissioners Conference, Director Jeanette Page-Hawkins had the opportunity to share NJ’s experience with best practices for increasing involvement in the  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/foodstamp.html" Food Stamp Program (TANF). The DFD has been pursuing innovative ideas including outreach programs and advertising campaigns to expand participation levels. Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) Beginning September 1, the income eligibility for adults in the  HYPERLINK "http://www.njfamilycare.org/index.html" NJ FamilyCare program will increase from 115% of the federal poverty level (FPL), about $19,746 for a family of three, to 133% FPL, about $22,837 for a family of three.  Eligibility for children will remain at 350% FPL about $60,095 for a family of three. *September is National Preparedness Month throughout the United States, so we will be sharing with you in future e-updates some basic information on how you can be personally prepared in the event of a disaster or an emergency. Your comments and suggestions for content are welcome, as are constituent correspondences or inquiries. Please address to:  HYPERLINK "mailto:dhs_commissioner@dhs.state.nj.us" dhs_commissioner@dhs.state.nj.us. To be removed from the DHS e-update distribution list, please  HYPERLINK "mailto:nicole.brossoie@dhs.state.nj.us" email Nicole Brossoie with ‘remove from distribution’ in the subject line. 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