​​​On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, RCSJ, Rowan University and its medical schools, Gloucester County Special Services District, and Gloucester and Cumberland Counties teamed up on a collaborative model to provide lifelong services for developmentally disabled.

RCSJ President Dr. Fred Keating announced the new initiative, joined by former Senate President Steve Sweeney; Chad Bruner, Gloucester County Administrator and Rowan University Board of Trustees Chair; Gloucester County Board of Commissioners Director Frank DiMarco: Gloucester County Special Services School District Superintendent James Dundee; Dr. Jennifer LeComte, Director of the Rowan Integrated Special Needs Center at Rowan's School of Osteopathic Medicine, and supported by more officials, community members, parents and students.

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In addition to the Academy, the Housing Authority of Gloucester County also celebrated the groundbreaking of a three-story residence at South College Drive, which will provide 24 one-bedroom rent-supported apartments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The residence includes a community room, lounges, laundry facilities and office space for an on-site Counselor of Special Services. The project is being funded with $7.365 million in National Housing Trust funds and $3.75 million in grants from Gloucester County.