Since the inception of The Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities (CSCD) in 2010, we strive to provide professional efforts on meeting the needs of those infants, children, youth and adults with the most significant challenges to their development, education, and inclusion within our schools and communities. The CSCD is located in the The College of New Jersey’s School of Education Special Education, Language and Literacy Department. Through these project, we work with community partners to provide technical assistance, host events and disseminate resources and news.
Our Mission
The mission of the Center on Sensory and Complex Disabilities is to provide professional efforts on meeting the needs of those infants, children, youth and adults with the most significant challenges to their development, education, and inclusion within our schools and communities.
Programs
The Campaign for Language & Literacy Excellence
The Campaign for Language & Literacy Excellence (CLLE) is statewide project funded and in partnership with the NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, to promote early language development, and prevent language deprivation.
New Jersey Center on Deafblindness
Through technical assistance and training, NJCDB’s goal is to assure the provision of high quality education programs within natural environments/support inclusive settings and appropriate services for infants, toddlers, children and youth who are Deaf-blind.
For more information about the NJCBVI Programs previously at The College of New Jersey, visit our resources page.
Targeted Population
Research and Training at TCNJ School of Education is created to address the specialized needs of children and adults with sensory disabilities (i.e., deafness/hard of hearing; blindness/low vision; and deafblindness) AND those who are described as “complex” (i.e. intellectual disabilities; multiple disabilities).
Focus
CSCD focuses on conducting research, professional development and the creation/promotion of professional practices relative to the education, habilitation and support of individuals with varying degrees of vision and/or hearing loss or those individuals considered as presenting low incidence disabilities.
Partnership
In partnership with state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and local school districts, the Center’s professional staff lead a variety of projects and provide expert consultation, technical assistance, and assessment services.
This website is designed to support a wide range of needs and will continue to grow and evolve with your input and participation. Our goal is that the Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities (CSCD) at The College of New Jersey becomes a trusted source of information and resources for you. We invite you to join us in building an active, visible, and supportive community.