Informational Topics
AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
October is AAC awareness month. We talked to Kate Ahern, who specializes in complex communication needs.
ADVOCACY AND LEGAL RESOURCES
very important show dealing with special needs law and guardianship,SSI and many other important topics. We talked to Christine Matus of the Matus Law Firm.
Information and Laws
information links
Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ)
800) 922-7233 (toll-free in New Jersey only) or
(609) 292-9742
(609) 633-7106 (TTY)
Disability Rights New Jersey
210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
Case No. 15-827, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District. Mr. Fisher.
https://apps.oyez.org/player/#/roberts7/oral_argument_audio/24238
N.J.A.C. 6A:14, SPECIAL EDUCATION
http://www.nj.gov/education/code/current/title6a/chap14.pdf
Chapter 6A:14 , Special Education was amended effective September 6, 2016
http://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/reg/
NJ Prental Rights in Special Education
http://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/form/prise/prise.pdf
http://www.edlawcenter.org/assets/files/pdfs/publications/Rights_SpecialEducation_Guide.pdf
2014_07_09_a_basic_guide_to_special_education
Disability Resources
www.nj.gov/education/
215-634-2000
fax: 215-634-6628
tdd: 215-634-6630
toll free: 888-634-2155
email: LRinc@libertyresources.οrg
http://www.libertyresources.org/contact-us.html
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/NJ
New Jersey Relay and CapTel
New Jersey Relay and CapTel Service is a FREE telecommunications service provided by Sprint and approved by the NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU) ensuring equal communication access to telephone service for people with hearing or speech loss
Everyone deserves to communicate
(888) 467-3112
(732)283-4300
AUTISM/ASPERGERS/ASD
Asperger Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN)
(732) 321-0880
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
(202) 596-1056
Autism New Jersey
(609) 883-8100
(800) 4-AUTISM
Parent of Autistic Children (POAC)
(732) 785-1099
PO Box 434, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-0434
856-429-1400
(215) 559-CARE.
AUTOMMUNE DISORDER
American Autoimmune Related
(586) 776-3900
BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
National Federation of the Blind-NJ
(973)743-0075
New Jersey Council of the Blind
(609) 895-1048
New Jersey Foundation for the Blind
(973) 627-0055
The Friends of the NJ Library for the Blind and Handicapped (NJLBH)
(609) 895-1048
www.Friendsnjlibraryfortheblind.org
Learning Ally is for people with an eligible print disability.
800-221-4792
Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD)
(609) 581-8375
Cerebral Palsy League
(908) 709-1800
Githens Center
Burlington County Cerebral Palsy Association
(609) 261-1667
3208 E. Colonial Dr. | #241 | Orlando, FL 32803
CHONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
NJCFSA New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association, Inc.)
(888) 835-3677
CROHN’S DISEASE
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
(732) 786-9960
COGNITIVE/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
The ARC of NJ
(732) 246-2525
Community Access Unlimited
(908) 354-3040
Easter Seals Society of New Jersey, Inc.
(732) 257-6662
Spectrum for Living
(201) 358-8000
(866) 367-7732
Statewide Parent Advocacy (SPAN)
(800) 654-7726
(973) 642-8100
DDD COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICES
Trenton Office
Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex Counties
222 S. Warren Street
PO Box 706
Trenton, NJ 08625
Telephone: (609) 292-1922
Voorhees Office
Burlington, Camden, Gloucester Counties
Echelon Plaza
221 Laurel Road, Suite 210
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Telephone: (856) 770-5900
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES (DDD) – CENTRAL OFFICE
PO Box 726, Trenton, NJ 08625-0726
Telephone: (800) 832-9173 (609) 633-1482
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/home
PerformCare
1-877-652-7624
TTY (for the hearing impaired)
1-866-896-6975
https://www.performcarenj.org/
DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
SERVICES (DVR)
1 John Fitch Plaza PO Box 398
Trenton, NJ 08625-0398
Telephone: (609) 292-5987
http://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/plan/ foryou/disable/vocational_rehabilitation_services.shtml
Down Syndrome
Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS)
(856) 985-5885
www.bringingupdownsyndrome.org
Epilepsy Foundation of NJ
(8000) 336-5843
(609 392-4900
Friends of Children With Special Needs
https://m.facebook.com/groups/926622747468511
LEARNING DISABILTIES
The International Dyslexia Association
(908) 876-1179
Learning Disabilities Association of America
(732) 645-2738
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Muscular Dystropy Association
(610) 391-1977
Muscular Dystrophy Association NJ
(201) 843-4452
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
1-800-LEARN MS (532-7667)
SCLERODERMA
Scleroderma Foundation Southern NJ
(866) 675-5545
SPINA BIFIDA
Spina Bifida Resource Network
(908) 782-7475
Central Jersey Spibal Cord Association
(732) 220-0870
American Stroke Association
(888) 4-stroke (888) 478-7653
(888) 474-vive
www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/
TOURETTE SYNDROME
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
(908) 575-7350
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RECREATION RESOURCES
Camden County
Elmwood Park Zoo
sports
Tops Sports
http://www.topsoccer.us/
We talked sports! We’ve had a local Challenger league and a special needs soccer league joining us on 2-29-16. We talked to players, coaches, and buddies.
We talked Mark Vonberg of MRC Sports Unity League about their fall sports programs for the special needs community.
Miracle League
Challenger League
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/about/divisions/challenger.htm
Spectrum Sports
https://www.facebook.com/spectrumsports3/
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]GLOUCESTER COUNTY MIRACLE LEAGUE Sean’s Dream
Flyers youth Special Hockey
Phone: 609-876-7420
We talked to Brian Olsen of the Vineland Sled stars. An amazing special needs sled hockey league.
Vineland sled hockey league
www.facebook.com/VinelandSledStars
Stars Gym/Exercise For kids on the Spectrum
Contact: Bob Cooper
profcoop@yohoo,com
(856) 693-4000
www.marltonreccouncil.org/page/show/880647-special-needs-program
Rowan Unified Sports
https://www.facebook.com/RowanUnified
https://www.rcgc.edu/Athletics/Pages/unifiedsports.aspx
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
Advancing Opportunities
(609) 882-4182
(888) 322-1918
HEALTH COVERAGE AND HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE
All-Metro Health Care
Epic Heathcare
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Guardianship Assistance Program
Matus of the Matus Law Firm.
The Able Act The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 established ABLE accounts, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts intended to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to save money for qualified disability related expenses, while still meeting eligibility for means tested public benefits such as Medicaid and SSI. The funds accumulated in
EARLY INTERVENTION RESOURCES
PROJECT CHILD FIND
To connect with services for children with developmental
delays who are 3 and older.
Telephone: (800) 322-8174
http://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/childfind/fact_sheet. pdf
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING RESOURCES
HOUSING RESOURCES
CAREGIVER RESOURCES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
First Children
TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES.
Travel Training
(866) 507-4857
South New Jersey Transportation
(856) 596-8228
Air Travel
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares today, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/travelers-disabilities-and-medical-conditions
http://www.thearc.org/
http://www.phl.org/passengerinfo/Accessibility/Pages/AirportAutism.aspx
http://www.sjta.com/acairport/customer_service.asp
New Jersey Wheelchair Accessible Beaches
http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/explore/beaches-boardwalk/access-facilities/
http://ginacarson.com/ud/2010/new-jersey-shorebeach-accessibility-2010/
http://archive.lsnjlaw.org/english/disability/transportation/transportation/index.cfm
Access Link, ADA Paratransit – New Jersey Transit
Accessible Services – New Jersey Transit
Disability Services – State of New Jersey
LSNJLAW – Transportation Programs for New Jersey …
Transportation for People with Disabilities in New Jersey
http://www.disabled-world.com/
Travel Training
(866) 507-4857
Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC),
Phone: 848-932-4499
Email: njtip_info@njtip.rutgers.edu
GO GO grandparent
1 (855) 464 – 6872
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