Disability Resources

The following may provide you with more information on specific disabilities, disability organizations 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.

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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