The newly-appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Center for Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD), Mercedes Witowsky, was recently honored with the 2018 Fred R. Patterson Parent Advocate Award for selfless dedication and ongoing contributions to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities by PLAN/NJ at their 30^th Anniversary: A Celebration of Abilities biennial event at the New Jersey Law Center. The event raised over $52,000 in support of individuals with significant disabilities and their families. Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey (PLAN/NJ)  helps families of individuals with disabilities answer the question, “who will care for my loved one when I’m gone?”  Pictured from left are Ellen Ball Nalven, Executive Director, PLAN/NJ; Mercedes Witowsky, Executive Director, NJCDD; and Samantha Herrick, President, PLAN/NJ Board of Directors.