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The Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families was by the State Legislature in December 2017 to serve individuals and their families –

Signed into law by Governor Chris Christie in January 2018, the Office was made operational when Governor Phil Murphy appointed the first Ombudsman a few months later.

The legislation creating the Office outlines specific responsibilities, which can be grouped into three categories:

• Assisting individuals and families to navigate New Jersey's system of care to get the services and supports they need and deserve;
• Working with individuals and families to identify opportunities for improving the system; and
• Helping to ensure that the voice of individuals and families is heard in a meaningful way in decisions that directly affect them as well as in larger policy discussions.

For assistance, please email us at disability.ombudsman@treas.nj.gov or call 609-984-7764.

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