State and Government Resources

New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)

• Website: NJ DVRS

• Services: Offers vocational rehabilitation services, employment support, and job placement for individuals with disabilities.

 

New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

• Website: NJ DOE OSEP

• Services: Provides information on special education, transition planning, and post-secondary education resources.

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New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

• Website: NJ DDD

• Services: Offers support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including residential services and employment support.

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New Jersey Division of Disability Services (DDS)

• Website: NJ DDS

• Services: Connects individuals with disabilities to various resources, including personal assistance services and Medicaid.

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New Jersey Disability Information Hub (DIH)

• Website: DIH

• Services: For individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, the transition to higher education, employment, or both can be a stressful and confusing time.

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Education and Training Resources

New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)

• Website: NJ CBVI

• Services: Provides vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills training, and education services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

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New Jersey Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

• Website: SPAN

• Services: Offers advocacy, training, and support for parents of children with disabilities.

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Project SEARCH New Jersey

• Website: Project SEARCH NJ

• Services: Provides training and employment programs for young adults with disabilities.

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The Arc of New Jersey

• Website: The Arc NJ

• Services: Provides resources for employment, advocacy, and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Higher Education Resources

New Jersey Commission on Higher Education – Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)

• Website: HESAA

• Services: Offers financial aid resources and support for students with disabilities pursuing higher education.

 

Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ)

• Website: DRNJ

• Services: Provides advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in education and other areas.

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Independent Living Resources

Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in New Jersey

• Website: NJACIL

• Services: Offers independent living services, peer support, advocacy, and transition services.

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MOCEANS Center for Independent Living

• Website: MOCEANS

• Services: Provides resources and support for independent living, including advocacy, peer support, and skills training.

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Support and Advocacy Organizations

Autism New Jersey

• Website: Autism NJ

• Services: Provides information, advocacy, and support services for individuals with autism and their families.

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New Jersey Parents of Blind Children (NJPBC)

• Website: NJPBC

• Services: Offers support, resources, and advocacy for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired.

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Family Support Center of New Jersey

• Website: Family Support Center NJ

• Services: Provides a range of support services, including information and referral, support groups, and respite care.

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Life Course Nexus

• Website: Life Course Nexus:

• Services: Offers courses and learning materials to assist with individuals with disabilities and their families as they progress through life.

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Got Transition

• Website: Got Transition

• Services: Offers resources to assist youth and young adults move from pediatric to adult healthcare.

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National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making

• Website: National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making

• Services: Provides resources to help individuals with I/DD make informed decisions about their life journey.

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The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities

• Website: The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities 

• Services: Find a helpful timeline of important transition related milestones and resources.

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Entitlement Programs and Financial Resources

New Jersey Medicaid

• Website: NJ Medicaid

• Services: Provides health insurance coverage for eligible individuals with disabilities, covering medical services, long-term care, and home and community-based services.

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New Jersey Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Website: NJ SSI

• Services: Provides monthly financial assistance to individuals with disabilities who have limited income and resources.

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New Jersey Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund

• Website: Catastrophic Illness Fund

• Services: Offers financial assistance to families facing significant medical expenses for their children with disabilities or severe illnesses.

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New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)

• Website: NJ TDI

• Services: Provides temporary financial support to eligible individuals who cannot work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, including certain disabilities.

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New Jersey WorkAbility Program

• Website: NJ WorkAbility

• Services: Offers Medicaid coverage to individuals with disabilities who are working and earning more than the allowable limits under standard Medicaid.

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New Jersey Disability 101

• Website: New Jersey Disability 101

• Services: DB101 is an informational project of the nonprofit World Institute on Disability

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New Jersey FamilyCare

• Website: NJ FamilyCare

• Services: Provides free or low-cost health insurance to eligible children and adults, including those with disabilities.

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New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) – Special Needs Housing Trust Fund

• Website: NJHMFA

• Services: Provides funding for the development of affordable housing for individuals with special needs, including those with developmental disabilities.

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

• Website: SSDI

• Services: Provides monthly financial benefits to individuals who have worked and paid Social Security taxes but are now unable to work due to a disability.

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New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) – Supports Program and Community Care Program

• Website: NJ DDD Supports Program

• Services: Offers Medicaid-funded services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including day programs, employment services, and residential supports.

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New Jersey Division of Disability Services (DDS) – Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)

• Website: NJ PASP

• Services: Provides personal assistance services to individuals with physical disabilities who are employed, preparing for employment, attending school, or involved in community volunteer work.

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NJ ABLE 

• Website: NJ ABLE

• Able accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save for disability- related expenses without losing eligibility for assistance programs like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid.