In January 2023, Governor Phil Murphy directed the NJ DOT to update its Complete Streets policy to include design practices for neurodivergent people, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual and development disabilities.
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autism
Medicaid waivers curb disenrollment among autistic young adults
Autistic young adults in the United States are more likely to lose their Medicaid coverage if they live in a state that doesn’t provide waivers than if they live in one that does, according to a new study. Some states use the waivers to extend services to people...
Satisfying Transportation Needs Will Improve Quality of Life for Adults on Autism Spectrum
An integrated approach to providing access to reliable and safe transportation is needed for adults on the autism spectrum and their families, according to a new Rutgers study that offers recommendations for removing barriers to better mobility. The Rutgers report...
Rutgers Researchers Awarded Research Grant from the New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism
Dr. Deva Deka, Assistant Director of Research and Senior Research Specialist Andrea Lubin of the Bloustein School’s Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC), along with Cecilia Feeley of Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) have...
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Bloustein DEIB Committee Holiday Toy Drive
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe Bloustein School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee invites you to participate in a Holiday Toy Drive benefitting the Harmony Family Success Center. Donate new, unwrapped toys for kids […]
Ph.D. Colloquium: Engaging the Media
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Professor Mark Paul
Bloustein Research Seminar Series: Good Science, Bad Graphs: What to do?
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Mi Shih, Ph.D, Bloustein School Associate Professor This venue will enable our faculty to share research, build community, and extend our networks. Pizza will be served. Bloustein faculty, […]
2024 Rutgers Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Virtual Conference
VirtualThe Rutgers Business School, in collaboration with the Bloustein Local Government Research Center, will hold its Annual Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference virtually this year on Thursday, December 5. This conference […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]