The Case for Self Directed Care with Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey’s First Ombudsman
One in four New Jersey families is living with a disability, a silent crisis affecting an estimated one million NJ residents. Many say self-directed care, where families directly hire and manage their own support workers, offers better, safer, and more cost-effective options for their loved ones. Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey’s first Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families joins the show.
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Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.
Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.
Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.