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The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Liberty Plaza, 335 George St Suite 3500, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development at Rutgers University serves as New Jersey's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, dedicated to promoting the self-determination and full participation of individuals with disabilities and their families in community life. Catering primarily to students with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder and related developmental challenges, the Center employs interdisciplinary programs that combine education, research, and community service. Its approach includes providing training for future health leaders through the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NJLEND) program, as well as offering practical resources such as workbooks designed to enhance self-advocacy skills among families navigating special education processes. What sets The Boggs Center apart is its commitment to culturally competent practices and strong partnerships with families, ensuring a low student-to-teacher ratio that fosters personalized support. Additionally, its role as a catalyst for systemic change within communities highlights its unique position in advocating for best practices in disability services and employment transition strategies.

The Boggs Center is New Jersey’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and is part of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Pediatrics. Since its inception in 1983, the Center has emphasized a community based, lifespan approach to meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Boggs Center prepares students through interdisciplinary programs, provides community training and technical assistance, conducts research, and disseminates information and educational materials. To honor her memory, the Center is named for Elizabeth Monroe Boggs, PhD, considered to have been the leading authority in the field of developmental disabilities.

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Autism (ASD)neurodevelopmental disabilitiesPrivateculturally competent practicesfamily partnershipspersonalized supportsystemic changeemployment transition strategies

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  • Autism (ASD)

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  • family partnerships

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  • neurodevelopmental disabilities
  • culturally competent practices
  • personalized support
  • systemic change
  • employment transition strategies

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