Disability
Resources
The
following resources may provide you with more information
on specific disabilities, disability organizations,
available services and resources, and senior issues:
AARP
- The American Association of Retired Persons is a
nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for
people age 50 and over, providing information and
resources; advocacy on legislative, consumer, and
legal issues; and a wide range of unique benefits,
special products, and services for members.
ARC
of the United States - The national
organization of and for people with mental retardation
and related disabilities and their families.
ARC
of New Jersey
ARC
local County chapters in New Jersey
ASAH
- Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped
is a professional organization of private schools
and agencies in New Jersey, which provides highly-specialized
services to more than 10,000 children and adults with
special needs.
Cerebral
Palsy of New Jersey - serves people
with a variety of disabilities including cerebral
palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury,
arthritis, spina bifida, mental retardation, hearing
and visual impairments, alcohol and drug illness,
and stroke.
The
Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
- The Boggs Center provides community and student
training and technical assistance, conducts research
and model demonstrations, disseminates educational
materials, and responds to requests for information.
The
Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ)
, an affiliate of the National Epilepsy Foundation,
is a state-wide, non-profit charitable agency dedicated
to helping to improve the quality of life for people
affected by epilepsy, and their loved ones.
Exceptional
Parent Magazine - a magazine for
parents of children with special needs.
IDEA
Practices answers questions about
the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act."
Kingsway Learning Center
is a private, non-profit special education school
devoted to the academic and therapeutic needs of children
with developmental and learning disabilities. Located
in Haddonfield, New Jersey, they serve children from
birth to 16 years of age.
Mental
Health Association of New Jersey
- MHANJ is a nonprofit volunteer advocacy organization
for adults, children and families impacted by mental
illness. The Association provides information
and referral, individual advocacy and systems advocacy
on issues related to managed health care.
Midland
School is a non-profit, nonsectarian,
private rehabilitation center serving the special
education needs of children ages 5 - 21 with cognitive,
behavioral, and communication disorders.
NAPSEC
- The National Association of Private Special Education
Centers (NAPSEC) is a non-profit association whose
mission is to represent private special education
centers and their leaders. Together, we promote high
quality programs for individuals with disabilities
and their families and we advocate for access to the
continuum of alternative placements and services.
New
Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism
Community, Inc. (COSAC), is a
private, nonprofit corporation funded by the State
of New Jersey whose purpose is to assist families,
individuals, and agencies concerned with the welfare
and education of children and adults with autism and
pervasive development disorders
Eden
Family of Services - Nonprofit
organization founded in 1975 to provide a comprehensive
continuum of lifespan services for individuals with
autism and their families.
Durand Academy and
Community Services
is an agency that provides a wide
range of services to autistic and severely emotionally
handicapped children and their families.
New
Jersey Division of Disability Service (DDS)
- DDS focuses on serving people who became disabled
as adults, whether through illness or injury. Through
its toll free hotline (1-888-285-3036), the Division
responds to requests for Information and Referral
Assistance on issues affecting people with any type
of disability in the state of New Jersey. DDS also
publishes New Jersey Resources 2006 (Printable Version
PDF), a comprehensive guide available about services
in this state for people with disabilities.
New
Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
(Medicaid) Hotlines
New
Jersey State Services Index
- alphabetical listing
New
Jersey Aging & Disability Resource Connection
- The State of New Jersey's index of programs and
services located in the communities where seniors
and adults with disabilities live.
PLAN
| NJ - Providing practical planning
solutions to families and their loved ones with significant
disabilities or mental illness, and helping to reduce
the fear and anxiety families experience when planning
for the future.
Special
Education Resources for Parents
in New Jersey (EIRC)
United
Spinal Association (formerly Eastern Paralyzed Veterans
Association) -- United Spinal
Association was founded in 1946 by veterans with spinal
cord injuries to help enable members, as well as others
with disabilities, to lead full and productive lives.
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