Dhs NJ Resource Guide English-2020-Web

New Jersey
Department of Human Services
New
Jersey
Resources
This document was updated in 2022 and is available on our
website. It will be updated periodically to reflect changes.
For additional assistance, to request copies, or to report corrections and updates, contact:
PO Box 705
Trenton New Jersey 08625-0705
1-888-285-3036
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/home/
Email: dds.publications@dhs.nj.gov
DISCLAIMER
The New Jersey Department of Human Services (the NJ DHS), Division of Disability Services reserves the right
to publish items selectively, as space permits. A listing does not imply the NJ DHS’s endorsement of the program.
The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. The
NJ DHS makes no representation regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness
of any information contained in this guide. The NJ DHS complies with applicable state and federal civil rights laws
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other category
protected by law. NJ DHS does not exclude people or treat persons differently because of race, color, national
origin, age, disability, sex, or any other category protected by law.The NJ DHS:
v Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as
qualified sign language interpreters;
v Provides written information in other formats such as large print, audio, accessible electronic formats,
other formats;
v Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified
interpreters; and
v Provides information written in other languages.
If you need these services or if you believe that the NJ DHS has failed to provide these services or discriminated
in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, any other category protected by law,
please contact: NJ Civil Rights Coordinator, NJ Department of Human Services, Office of
Legal and Regulatory Affairs, PO. Box 700, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0700; 888-347-5345;
DHS-CO.OLRA@dhs.nj.gov.
You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office
for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at
ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/ or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200
Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201 1-800-368-1019,
1-800-537-7697 (TDD). Complaint forms are available at www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.
New Jersey Resources
State of New Jersey

P.O. Box 700
PHILIP D. MURPHY Trenton NJ 08625-0700 SARAH ADELMAN
Governor Commissioner
SHEILA Y. OLIVER
Lt. Governor
Dear NJ Constituents:
We are pleased to provide you with New Jersey Resources. This comprehensive
directory details programs and services the Department of Human Services offers
to New Jersey residents, caregivers, and advocates.
In this guide, families can find information on available food, income or employment
assistance programs; caregivers can find information on support programs and
services to assist them in caring for their loved ones; and individuals with disabilities
can find information on various services including in-home supports, vocational
rehabilitation, personal care assistance and education.
While eligibility guidelines included in this print edition reflect 2022 standards,
the online version is continually updated to reflect the most current information in
English, Spanish, and audio through the Department of Human Services, Division of
Disability Services (DDS) at: nj.gov/humanservices/dds/home/
To request additional hard copies in English or Spanish, please email DDS at:
dds.publications@dhs.nj.gov
If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact DDS’ certified
Information and Referral specialists toll-free at 1-888-285-3036. We hope you find
this resource of assistance.
Sincerely,
Sarah Adelman
Commissioner
Hotlines
Disability-Related General Information and

Information and Referral Referral
NJ Division of Disability Services NJ 2-1-1 provides a 24/7 call center
(DDS) to connect with services available in
1-888-285-3036 your local community.
For assistance navigating statewide Dial 2-1-1 OR text your zip code to
disability-related supports and 898-211 or visit their website at:
services www.nj211.org
Aging and Disability Resource Veterans

Connection (ADRC) Veterans Benefit Hotline
1-877-222-3737 1-888-865-8387
For assistance navigating statewide
caregiver and other services available NJ Veterans Counseling Hotline
for older NJ residents 1-866-838-7654
National Suicide Prevention
NJ Division of Developmental Hotline
Disabilities (DDD) 1-800-273-8255 (for Veteran’s
1-800-832-9173 Crisis Line, press 1)
For accessing services for adults
(ages 21and older) with intellectual/ Insurance/Medical
developmental disabilities Assistance Hotlines
NJ FamilyCare
PerformCare 1-800-701-0710
1-877-652-7624
For accessing services for children NJ FamilyCare Fraud and Abuse
and adolescents (up to age 21) with Hotline
behavioral health, mental health, 1-888-937-2835
or substance use challenges, and/or
intellectual/developmental disabilities NJ Medicare Information
Line (State Health Insurance
NJ Division of Deaf and Hard of Assistance program, SHIP)
Hearing 1-800-792-8820
1-800-792-8339 Pharmaceutical Assistance to
the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)/
Commission for the Blind and Senior Gold/Lifeline Utility Program
Visually Impaired 1-800-792-9745
1-877-685-8878
Medicare
1-800-633-4227
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Mental Health/Addictions Health Care Facility Complaints

Hotlines 1-800-792-9770
NJ Hopeline Long Term Care Ombudsman
(suicide prevention) 1-877-582-6995
1-855-654-6735
Adult Protective Services
NJ Disaster Mental Health 1-800-792-8820
Helpline
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
1-877-294-4357
and Division of Developmental
Disabilities (DDD) Funded Living
NJ Mental Health Cares
Arrangements
1-866-202-4357
1-800-832-9173
Addictions Access Center Domestic Violence
1-844-276-2777 1-800-572-7233
NJ Addictions Hotline NJ Coalition Against Sexual

1-800-238-2333 Assault
1-800-601-7200
NJ Connect for Recovery
1-855-652-3737 Women’s Referral Central
Hotline
NJ Quitline 1-800-322-8092
1-866-657-8677
Peer Recovery Warmline

Childcare Related
1-877-292-5588 New Jersey Child Care Helpline
1-800-332-9227
ReachNJ (Addictions Helpline)
1-844-732-2465 Child support
1-877-655-4371
NJ Council on Compulsive SAFE HAVEN
Gambling 1-877-839-2339
1-800-426-2537
Abuse/Neglect/ Other
Exploitation Home Energy Assistance Hotline
In immediate danger, call 911 1-800-510-3102
Child Abuse and Neglect New Jersey Poison Control
1-877-652-2873 1-800-222-1222
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Table of Contents
1. Income Assistance....................................................................................................1
2. Financial Assistance Programs.................................................................................3
3. Housing and Homelessness Assistance....................................................................9
4. Food Assistance......................................................................................................13
5. Health Insurance and Healthcare Assistance........................................................15
6. Pharmaceutical Assistance.....................................................................................23
7. Employment Assistance..........................................................................................27
8. Transportation........................................................................................................33
9. Child Care and Assistance Programs.....................................................................37
10. Special Child Health Services.................................................................................39
11. Educational Resources............................................................................................41
12. Assistive Technology Resources..............................................................................47
13. Legal and Advocacy Services..................................................................................49
14. Disability Rights and Laws......................................................................................53
15. Mental Health and Addiction Services..................................................................59
16. Personal Care Assistant Services and Resources for Caregivers..........................63
17. Services for Individuals with Physical Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury ....71
18. Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities...........73
19. Services for Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deaf/Blind Individuals.........................79
20. Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals...............................................89
21. Veterans Services....................................................................................................97
22. Guardianship...........................................................................................................99
23. Service Animals.....................................................................................................105
24. Accessible Parking................................................................................................107
25. Emergency Preparedness.....................................................................................109
26. Traveling with a Disability.....................................................................................115
27. Health and Wellness for People with Disabilities................................................119
28. Automobility Equipment Resources and Certified Driver Rehabilitation
Specialists (CDRS)................................................................................................121
Appendix 1: County Offices of Disability Services...........................................................125

Appendix 2: County Boards of Social Services................................................................127
Appendix 3: Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)/Aging and Disability Resource
Connections (ADRCs)..................................................................................129
Appendix 4: Centers for Independent Living (CILS)........................................................131
Appendix 5: Adult Protective Services.............................................................................135
Appendix 6: Disability Specific Resources........................................................................137
Appendix 7: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) County Offices......145
Appendix 8: County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers.............147
Index .......................................................................................................................153
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Chapter 1:
Income Assistance
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ):
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and
General Assistance (GA)
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New Jersey’s public assistance program is called Work First New Jersey (WFNJ). v
The program for families is known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Receiving Social
(TANF) and the program for single adults and couples without children, is known Receiving Social
Security Disability
as General Assistance (GA). To be eligible for TANF, a family of three can have Security Disability
and
and considering
considering
a gross monthly income of $839. To be eligible for GA, a single adult can have a
working?
working?
gross monthly income of $278. WFNJ provides monthly cash assistance, short-
term housing support, child care, employment and training services. You can pre- The
The social
social security
security
screen or apply online by visiting www.NJHelps.org or in person at your county administration
administration
board of social services. See Appendix 2. publishes the Redbook:
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helpful guide
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Social
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly Social Security
Incentives.
Incentives.
payments to certain people who have limited income and few resources. The
basic monthly SSI payment for 2022 is the same nationwide. It is: $841 for one Find
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copy here:
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person; or $1,261 for a an eligible individual with an eligible spouse, but not www.ssa.gov/redbook/
www.ssa.gov/redbook/
everyone gets the same amount. Where and with whom you live also makes a
difference in the amount of your SSI payment. In New Jersey, SSI recipients also Go
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to chapter
Chapter# 7 to
to
receive NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid). learn more about
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Social
Social Security
Security work
work
incentives.
incentives.
Eligibility: US residents who are 65 or older & those of any age, including
children, who are blind or who have disabilities may be eligible if they also
meet income and resource guidelines. To apply for an adult, please
visit: www.socialsecurity.gov/applyforbenefits or call Social Security to v
schedule an in-person or telephone appointment 1-800-772-1213.
Eligibility for children has different rules and is based on parental

income. While a portion of the application for children can be completed
online, you must schedule an in-person or telephone appointment to
submit the full application for children. For more information about
benefits for children, please visit: www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
apply-child.html or call 1-800-772-1213.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays benefits to workers
who have a permanent disability and their families. To be eligible for SSDI, you must
be determined to have a permanent disability and must have earned a minimum
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Chapter 1
Income Assistance
number of credits from work covered under Social Security. The required number of
credits varies depending on your age at the time you became disabled.
You should apply as soon as you become permanently disabled. While disability
determinations can be processed faster for certain conditions that are noted on the
compassionate allowances list, processing an application can take three to five months.
To learn more or to apply, please visit: www.socialsecurity.gov or call Social

v Security at 1-800-772-1213 to schedule an in-person or telephone appointment.
Maternity Leave
Coverage Temporary Disability Insurance
Temporary Disability Insurance provides cash benefits to New Jersey workers who
Temporary Disability suffer an illness, injury, or other disability that prevents them from working and
Insurance provides wasn’t caused by their job. Most employers in New Jersey are required to have
benefits for expectant Temporary Disability Insurance for their employees. Employers may choose an
mothers when they insurance plan offered by the state or by a private insurance company. Ask your
need to stop working employer which coverage you have.
before giving birth
and while recovering
If you are covered by the state plan, you can apply for temporary disability insurance
afterward.
benefits online, by mail, or fax. Applying online is fastest and easiest and can be done
Family Leave through a secure portal. Learn more at: myleavebenefits.nj.gov. If you are covered
Insurance provides by a private insurance company, your employer will tell you how to file a claim.
benefits after the
recovery period so Family Leave Insurance
new parents can Family Leave Insurance provides New Jersey workers cash benefits for up to
bond with their 12 weeks to bond with a newborn or newly adopted child, or to provide care
babies during the first for a seriously ill or injured family member. While most New Jersey workers
year. This benefit is who take family leave are covered under the State’s family leave program, some
available to mothers, employers provide Family Leave Insurance through a plan with a private insurance
fathers, and adoptive
carrier instead. If you are not sure about your coverage, ask your employer. You
parents.
can apply for Family Leave Insurance benefits online, by mail, or fax. Applying
Learn more at: online is fastest and easiest and can be done through a secure portal at:
myleavebenefits. myleavebenefits.nj.gov
nj.gov/
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation provides medical treatment, wage replacement and
v permanent disability compensation to employees who suffer job-related injuries or
illnesses, and death benefits to dependents of workers who have died as a result of
their employment. Applications can be submitted online. Learn more at:
www.nj.gov/labor/wc/wc_index.html or call 609-292-2515.
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Chapter 2:
Financial Assistance Programs
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund is a financial assistance program
for New Jersey Families whose children have an illness or condition and, as a
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result, have incurred expenses that remain uncovered by insurance, State or
Federal programs, or other sources, such as fundraising. The child must have
been 21 years old or younger when the expenses were incurred. In order
to be eligible, qualified uncovered expenses must exceed 10 percent of the
family’s income (plus 15 percent of any income over $100,000). Families may
reapply annually. Applications may be submitted online or requested by
calling 1-800-335-3863. For more information, please visit www.state.nj.us/
humanservices/cicrf/home/.
Housing and Utility Assistance

Homeownership Preservation Foundation v
The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) is a nonprofit group For additional
that helps financially challenged homeowners navigate their budget problems housing assistance
and, whenever possible, helps them to avoid mortgage foreclosure. For more resources,
information, please call 1-888-995-4673 or visit: www.995hope.org see Chapter 3.
The resources listed on pages 4-5 provide options for help paying utility bills. For
an online list of all programs, please visit: www.bpu.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/
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programs/.
Payment Assistance for Gas & Electric

PAGE is a state-funded utility assistance program designed to assist low to
moderate income families in New Jersey with up to $1,500/year in benefits to pay
their utility bills. Eligible applicants cannot be receiving or be eligible for a Universal
Service Fund (USF) benefit or a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP) benefit and must be facing a crisis situation that includes a documented
notice of overdue payment for gas and/or electric service, and have a past history
of making regular payments towards their utility bills. For more information or to
apply, please call 1-855-465-8783 or visit: njpoweron.org/page/.
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Chapter 2
NJ SHARES
NJ SHARES is a non-profit corporation that provides assistance to income eligible
households in paying their energy, telephone/broadband and water bills. A list of
programs and eligibility guidelines can be found here: njshares.org/program-
eligibility/. Inquiries on eligibility or how to apply can be made at any of the
participating social service agencies throughout the state as listed here: njshares.
org/agencies/ or by visiting their website www.njshares.org or by phone at
1-866-657-4273.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

and Universal Service Fund (USF)
LIHEAP and USF are two utility assistance programs designed to help low income
households. LIHEAP helps pay for heating costs and certain medically-necessary
cooling expenses and USF helps low-income households pay for their electric
and natural gas costs. Applicants can qualify even if their heating and cooling
costs are included in their rent. One application serves both programs. Typically
applications for LIHEAP are accepted from October 1st through July 31st of each
year. However, you can apply for USF any time of the year. Applicants for both
programs must meet qualifying income guidelines. Income eligibility criteria for
USF are lower than income eligibility criteria for LIHEAP. Eligibility for USF is
also based on how much you pay for energy each year. You can apply at several
agencies throughout the state. For more information or for a list of agencies
where you can apply, please call 1-800-510-3102 or visit: www.state.nj.us/dca/
divisions/dhcr/offices/agencydirectorylist.html
Fresh Start: Fresh Start, a special program under USF, allows eligible New
Jersey households participating in USF for the first time to earn forgiveness for
pre-existing arrearages by making full, on-time payments for 12 months. You
cannot apply for Fresh Start, but if you are eligible you will be enrolled by your
utility company and receive information about the program in the mail. For more
information please call 1-866-240-1347.
NJ Lifeline Utility Assistance

Lifeline is administered by the NJ Dept. of Human Services and provides a $225
annual energy benefit to seniors and people with disabilities who meet the
pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and disabled (PAAD) eligibility requirements
or who receive SSI. The benefit is also available to customers who have electric
and/or gas costs included in their rent. For more information, call 1-800-792-
9745. To see annual income limits and to apply, complete an application at
NJSave: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/njsave/.
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Winter Termination Program

Administered by the board of public utilities, the Winter Termination Program (WTP)
protects specific categories of customers from having their gas or electric shut off
between November 15th and March 15th. Those enrolled in specific programs (such
as SSI, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, USF and Lifeline) are protected by
WTP, and an additional “catch-all” category is included for people unable to pay their
utility bills because of circumstances beyond their control such as unemployment or
illness. For more information, please call 1-800-624-0241.
Comfort Partners
This program is designed to improve energy affordability for income eligible
households through direct installation of free energy efficiency measures and
education about steps to save energy. For more information or to apply, please
call 1-888-773-8326 or visit: www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/
comfort-partners/comfort-partners.
New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (NJWAP)

This program assists income eligible NJ residents in weatherizing their homes,
improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy. The NJ WAP
contracts with a network of community based organizations that deliver
weatherization throughout the State. For more information call 609-984-1947.
Life-Sustaining Equipment Program

If you (or a member of your household) rely on electricity to operate life-sustaining
equipment, such as a respirator or dialysis machine, it is important that you notify
your utility company. In such cases, companies work with you to prevent shutoffs
should you fall behind in paying your electric bills.
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Chapter 2
Lifeline (Free Smartphone Program)

Lifeline is a federal program that provides eligible low-income individuals
with a free smartphone and free wireless phone service (free data, free
monthly minutes and unlimited texting). This Lifeline program is operated by
the federal government, and should not be confused with the state’s Lifeline
v utility assistance program.
Affordable Connectivity Program

Did you know? The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) benefit program that helps ensure that households can
The New Jersey Motor
afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
Vehicle Commission
(MVC) provides a
discount on the cost For eligibility guidelines and information on how to apply for Lifeline and
of vehicle registration the Affordable Connectivity Program, visit: nj.gov/humanservices/home/
to SSI, PAAD and digitalaccessforall.shtml
Lifeline recipients.
In order to receive
this discount, PAAD
recipients must
provide a current
PAAD eligibility card
at the time of vehicle
registration. Lifeline
only and SSI recipients
should provide a
letter showing their
eligibility in these
programs (letter can
be obtained from
the Division of Aging
Services) at the time
of vehicle registration.
For more information,

contact the MVC at
Property Tax Reimbursement (“Senior Freeze”)
(609) 292-6500.
The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and individuals
with disabilities for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their
principal residence. For eligibility guidelines and information on how to apply,
v please call 1-800-882-6597 or visit: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ptr/
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Auto Insurance Assistance

The Special Automobile Insurance Policy (SAIP) is an initiative to help make limited
coverage auto insurance available to drivers who are likely to go uninsured because
of limited financial resources. The policy costs $365 for the year and is available
to people who are currently enrolled in some, not all, NJ FamilyCare programs.
For more information on eligibility and application call 1-800-652-2471 or visit:
www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_consumers/insurance/saip.htm
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Saving Money for Disability Related Expenses Want more
information on
NJ Achieving a Better Life Experience (NJ ABLE) NJ ABLE?
With NJ ABLE, qualified individuals with disabilities can save for disability-related
expenses in tax advantaged savings accounts without losing eligibility for certain The Division of
assistance programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Disability Services
Allowable expenses are not limited to medical necessity and can include: (DDS) is available
education, housing, transportation, personal support services, and more. The to host NJ ABLE
individual with the disability is the account owner but anyone can contribute to the Presentations at
account. Income earned by the account is not taxed. Also, balances of $100,000 your request. To
or less are excluded from the SSI resource limit. If an individual’s balance exceeds schedule an NJ ABLE
$100,000, the SSI cash benefit will be suspended, but he/she will continue to be presentation or to
eligible for Medicaid regardless of the account balance. request brochures,
please contact DDS
at 1-888-285-3036.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, individuals must meet two requirements: v
1) Their disability was present before age 26; and
2) One of the following is true:
v They are eligible for SSI or SSDI because of a disability
v They experience blindness as determined by the Social Security Act;
OR
v They have a similarly severe disability with a written diagnosis from a
licensed physician.
Apply online: savewithable.com/nj/home.html
Have questions? Call NJ ABLE at 1-888-609-8869 or email at:

nj.clientservice@savewithable.com
NJ ABLE is administered in partnership with the contracted program manager,

Ascensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services.
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Chapter 2
Special Needs and Pooled Trust

Special Needs Trust (SNT) are legal entities which are established by placing funds
and other assets under the control of a trustee for the financial protection of an
individual with a disability. Until the ABLE Act became law, creating a SNT was the
only legal way to save money without sacrificing eligibility for government benefits.
There are three distinct types of Special Needs Trusts: third party/supplemental
trusts, first party/pay-back or self-settled/d(4)(A) trusts, or pooled Special Needs
Trusts. The funds in the special needs trust supplement but do not supplant
government benefits.
Generally, Special Needs Trusts are easy to tailor to specific needs and can handle
larger sums of money, for example, from a settlement. However, in New Jersey, a
SNT must be established in accordance with specific Medicaid guidelines in order
to preserve an individual’s eligibility for benefits.
For more information, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/

snt.html
Qualified Income Trust

A Qualified Income Trust (QIT), also known as a Miller Trust, is a special legal
arrangement for holding a person’s income. A QIT is a written trust agreement for
which the trustee establishes a dedicated bank account. The income deposited into
this dedicated bank account is disregarded when determining financial eligibility
for Long Term Services and Supports. QITs require that a trustee is appointed to
manage the monthly deposits and expenses and account for the funds in the trust.
A trustee must be someone other than the Medicaid applicant/recipient. QIT
written agreements have special conditions that must be met and are subject to
the approval of, and monitoring by, the appropriate Medicaid eligibility determining
agency (EDA) and the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
(DMAHS). For more information, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/
clients/mtrusts.html
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Chapter 3:
Housing and Homelessness
Assistance
Emergency Assistance (EA)
3
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and WorkFirstNJ clients (individuals
or families receiving public assistance) facing immediate risks of homelessness
v
and those who have experienced a substantial loss of housing, food, clothing or Homeless
household furnishings due to a disaster may receive emergency assistance (EA) for Hotlines
a limited period of time. EA benefits may include, but are not limited to: essential
food, clothing, shelter and household furnishings; temporary rental assistance Call 2-1-1
or back rent or mortgage payments; utility payments (such as heat, water, and
electric); transportation to search for housing; and moving expenses. Contact v
your County Board of Social Services to request EA. See Appendix 2 for a list
of County Boards of Social Services.
Social Services for the Homeless/Homeless Hotline

The Social Services for the Homeless program provides assistance
to families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming
homeless, but are not eligible for WorkFirstNJ (usually because income
is too high). The program provides emergency food, emergency shelter,
and payment of security or utility deposits as well as back rent, mortgage
and utilities costs. These services, also include referral services and
limited case management.
New Jersey residents experiencing homelessness can call 2-1-1 for help.
NJ 2-1-1 will work in partnership with county agencies to ensure residents
have a safe place to stay and get connected to resources.
NJ 2-1-1 operators will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and

accessible in different languages for non-English speakers. Information
provided by the callers will be kept confidential, except for information
that must be shared with providers involved in providing shelter or shelter-
related services.
Call 2-1-1 for a list of agencies in your county or visit

www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/ssh/
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Chapter 3
Housing and Homelessness Assistance
New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC)

The New Jersey Housing Resource Center has an online tool that will allow you to
search thousands of affordable, subsidized and market rate units throughout New
Jersey. You can customize your search based on your specific needs, budget and
desired location. The NJHRC is free, anonymous, and updated regularly. To access
the NJHRC, go to: nj.gov/njhrc/ or call 1-877-428-8844.
The Section 8 Housing Voucher Program and the

State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
Based on the premise that housing costs (rent and utilities) should not
exceed 30 percent of a household’s income, these programs assist in making
safe and quality housing in the private rental market affordable to low and
very low-income households by reducing housing costs through direct rent
subsidy payments to landlords. There are waiting lists for these programs.
To see if the waiting lists are accepting pre-applications, please visit the
statewide open enrollment waiting list site at: nj.gov/dca/vouchers.html
(609) 292-4080
Email: customer.service@dca.nj.gov
DCAid
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Housing
and Community Resources (DHCR) created a user-friendly eligibility screening
tool designed to help New Jersey residents find available housing-related
assistance programs through DCA for which they may qualify.
The eligibility screening process is a series of questions that takes approximately

1-2 minutes to complete. Users can find out if they are eligible for DCA services
that provide assistance with rent, including the Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program and the State Rental Assistance Program, heating costs, utility
bills, removal of lead hazards in the home, Veterans Affair Supportive Housing
(VASH), weatherization assistance, and homelessness prevention programs.
The results, based on general income and household information entered,
will provide the user with a brief description of eligible programs with contact
information for the agency where the user can apply.
The DCAid - Program Eligibility Screening Tool can be accessed at:

www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid. Individuals in emergency situations should dial NJ 2-1-1
for information on immediate assistance.
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Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provide limited financial assistance to low and moderate-income tenants in
imminent danger of eviction due to temporary financial problems beyond
their control. Funds are used to disburse payments in the form of loans
and grants to landlords on behalf of eligible households. You must have an
eviction or foreclosure notice in order to be eligible for this program. For
more information or to apply, please contact the number below to connect
with the agency serving your County of residence.
www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/hpp.html
Atlantic County 609-822-1108 x269
Bergen County 201-488-5100 x7166 or 7041
Burlington County 609-518-2378
Camden County 856-968-0210
Cape May County 609-886-2662
Cumberland County 856-691-1841
Essex County 973-266-7991
Gloucester County 856-845-9200
Hudson County 201-492-2368
Hunterdon County 908-782-2490
Mercer County 609-989-9417
Middlesex County 732-638-2870
Monmouth County 732-775-0525 x214
Morris County 908-454-7000 x1118 or 1160
Ocean County 732-363-5322
Passaic County 973-279-7100
Salem County 856-299-1296
Somerset County 908-454-7000 x1118 or 1160
Sussex County 973-579-1180
Union County 908-351-7727 x236
Warren County 908-453-2194
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Chapter 3
Housing and Homelessness Assistance
Community Action Agencies (CAA)

Offer various programs to assist low-income families and individuals, such as:
rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, weatherization, relocation assistance,
and family self-sufficiency. For more information or to apply, please contact
the number below to connect with the agency serving your County of
residence. www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/caalist.html
Atlantic County 732-244-5333

Bergen County 201-968-0200
Burlington County 609-386-5800
Camden County 856-964-6887
Cape May County 732-244-5333
Cumberland County 856-451-6330
Essex County 973-395-8350
(Newark only): 973-642-0181
Gloucester County 856-451-6330, 856-881-2507
Hudson County 201-437-7222, 201-656-3711
201-656-3711, 201-210-0100
Hunterdon County 908-454-7000
Mercer County 609-989-6964, 609-392-2161,
609-396-8900
Middlesex County 732-324-2114 x124, 732-828-4510
Monmouth County 732-389-2958
Morris County 908-454-7000
Ocean County 732-244-5333
Passaic County 973-881-2834, 973-279-2333,
973-472-2478
Salem County 856-451-6330
Somerset County 732-846-8888
Sussex County 908-454-7000
Union County 908-753-3519, 908-527-4861
Warren County 908-454-7000
New Jersey Housing And Mortgage Finance Agency

(NJHMFA)
The goal of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) is
to encourage the production of affordable housing for all New Jersey citizens. The
NJHMFA provides a variety of programs to help prospective homebuyers purchase
a home including first time homebuyer and down payment assistance programs,
among others.
To learn more about their programs, please visit: theroadhomenj.com/ or their full
site at: www.njhousing.gov/dca/hmfa/ or call 1-800-654-6873.
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Chapter 4:
Food Assistance
Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens:
To locate local food pantries or soup kitchens, visit: www.nj211.org/ or call:
NJ 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211
4
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP)
NJ SNAP is a food assistance program to help individuals and families with low-
incomes buy the groceries needed to eat healthy. Eligibility depends on your
household’s income, size and resources. To be eligible for NJ SNAP, a single person
can have a gross monthly income of $1,986. A household size of three can have a
gross monthly income of $3,386.
You can pre-screen or apply online by visiting www.NJHelps.org. This is a

quick and easy way to find out if you might be able to get help. Screening takes
about 5-10 minutes to complete and submitting an application takes about 20-45
minutes.
You can also apply in person at your County Board of Social Services. If you are
unable to get to the county Board of Social Services due to illness or disability,
you may send an authorized representative on your behalf or request a telephone
interview.
Households in which all members are applicants for or recipients of Supplemental
Security Income (SSI), may apply for NJ SNAP at the Social Security District office
at the same time you apply for SSI.
NJ SNAP Hotline number: 1-800-687-9512
www.NJSNAP.gov
Supplemental Nutrition-New Jersey WIC

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC) provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education,
breastfeeding promotion and support, immunization screening, and health
care referrals to pregnant women, women who have delivered a child within
the last six months, breastfeeding women who have delivered a child within
the last year, and infants and children under five years old.
For local WIC agencies, call: 1-800-328-3838

www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/index.shtml
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Chapter 4
Food Assistance
Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Administered by the NJ Department of Health’s WIC program, this program
provides $20 worth of vouchers to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally
grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey through farmers’ markets, roadside
stands and community supported agriculture programs to low-income seniors.
For more information, contact your local Area Agency on Aging. v
For a listing of
Congregate or Group Meals your County AAA
This service, administered by the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in each county, see Appendix 3
provides at least one hot nutritious meal per day, five or more days per week. on page 129.
These meals, along with counseling, socialization, and other services, are usually
provided in locations such as senior centers, schools, or churches. The program
is available to all persons age 60 or over and their spouses, regardless of age.
Participants are provided with an opportunity to voluntarily contribute whatever
v
they can afford toward the cost of these meals. Reservations are required, in most
instances, 24 hours in advance.
Home-Delivered Meals
The Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), through grantees, provide one (or sometimes
more) hot meal a day at least five days per week to older persons who are
homebound due to illness, incapacitating disability, or isolation. This program is
federally funded and serves only persons age 60 or older. A meal may be provided
to the spouse, if it is in the best interest of the homebound older person being
served. This federal program has been supplemented with state legislation
providing nutrition services on weekends and holidays for frail eligible participants.
A formal needs assessment is required for participation in these nutrition

programs. There is no income requirement for these programs, however, financial
need may be used to prioritize service participation.
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Chapter 5:
Health Insurance and Healthcare
Assistance
Get Covered New Jersey
5
Get Covered New Jersey is the state’s official health insurance marketplace, and
a source of affordable health insurance for New Jersey residents who do not have
health coverage from their employers or access to other health care programs.
v
Financial help is available to help lower the cost of premiums and out-of-pocket MCO Contact
costs for those who qualify. Residents can also learn at Get Covered New Jersey Numbers
if they might qualify for NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey’s publicly funded health
Aetna Better Health
insurance program. Open Enrollment is once each year and is typically the only of NJ
time you can enroll in coverage; however special enrollment opportunities are 1-855-232-3596
available throughout the year under certain circumstances.
For more information, visit nj.gov/getcoverednj/ Amerigroup
1-800-600-4441
Horizon NJ Health
NJ FamilyCare 1-800-682-9090
NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey’s publicly funded health coverage program, provides
United Healthcare
health coverage to children; pregnant women; parents; caretaker relatives; single Community Plan
adults; childless couples; individuals who are elderly, blind, and have disabilities; and 1-800-941-4647
individuals qualified for long-term care services. NJ FamilyCare’s comprehensive
health coverage program provides a wide-range of services including: doctor WellCare
1-888-453-2534
visits, hospital services, prescriptions, tests, vision care, mental health care, dental,
nursing home care and other healthcare services, depending on the person’s
eligibility category. Most NJ FamilyCare beneficiaries are enrolled in managed care. v
With managed care, a managed care organization health plan, also known as an
MCO, coordinates an individual’s health care needs. See the panel on the right
for MCO contact information.
How to Apply to NJ Family Care:

The fastest way to apply is online at: www.njfamilycare.org/apply.aspx
If you need help enrolling, please visit: www.njfamilycare.org/
or call 1-800-701-0710.
Are you an individual with a permanent disability who is working and

earning too much to qualify for Medicaid, but need Medicaid to access
services? If so, see page 31 for information regarding NJ WorkAbility.
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Chapter 5
Health Insurance and Healthcare Assistance
Medicaid At A Glance
Medicaid services may include:
v Certified Nurse Practitioner/ v Medical Day Care Services
Clinical Nurse v Medical Supplies and
v Specialist Services Equipment
v Chiropractic Services v Nursing Facility Services
v Dental Services v Optometric Services and
v Early and Periodic Screenings, Optical Appliances
Diagnosis, and Treatment v Pharmaceutical Services
(under age 21 only) v Physician Services
v Family Planning Services v Podiatric Services
v Maternity and Pediatric Care v Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices
Services and Hearing Aids
v Home Care Services/ Personal v Psychological and Mental
Care Assistance Health Services
v Hospice Services v Rehabilitative Services
v Inpatient and Outpatient v Medical Transportation Services
Hospital Services coordinated through Logisticare
v Laboratory and Radiological
Services
Questions About Your Medicaid Benefit?

Call Your County Medical Assistance Customer Centers (MACC):
Atlantic / Burlington / Camden/ Cape
May / Cumberland / Gloucester / (856) 614-2870
Mercer / Salem Counties
Bergen / Passaic / Morris / Sussex / (973) 977-4077

Warren Counties
Essex County / Hudson County (973) 648-3700

Monmouth / Ocean / Middlesex /
Hunterdon / Somerset / Union Counties (732) 863-4400
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Medicare
www.medicare.gov 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227)
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for:
v People who are 65 or older
v Certain younger people with disabilities
v People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis
or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD)
Medicare coverage is divided into four parts: Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D.
Different parts of Medicare cover different services. See the guide on page 19
for the breakdown of coverage. Some people get Medicare Part A (Hospital
Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) automatically and other people
have to sign up for it. In most cases, it depends on whether you’re getting Social
Security benefits. If you aren’t getting benefits from Social Security or the Railroad
Retirement Board at least 3 months before you turn 65, you’ll need to sign up with
Social Security to get Part A and Part B. Because you must pay a premium for Part
B coverage, you can turn it down if you have health coverage from an employer
that pays claims before Medicare. You can wait to enroll into Part B when your
employment ends or your health plan ends without incurring a penalty.
While costs vary, Medicare typically pays 80 percent of the cost of covered
services while you are responsible for the remaining 20 percent plus any required
coinsurance or deductibles for each benefit period.
When to apply for Medicare: You should sign up for Medicare three months
before reaching age 65, even if you are not ready to start receiving retirement
benefits. During the Medicare application, you can opt out of receiving cash
retirement benefits and will always have the option to apply for them later.
Medigap
When an individual who is aged or disabled is not covered by an employer or union
health care plan, it is possible to buy a supplemental policy to help bridge the gaps
in original Medicare coverage. These policies are called Medigap insurance. Medigap
policies must follow federal and state laws and are standardized, so you can
compare them. Standardized policies cover co-payments for certain benefits. You
must pay a monthly premium for Medigap policies, with cost varying based on your
age and the level of the policy you purchase. To buy a Medigap policy, you must
be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. For a list of Medigap plans
available in New Jersey, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/ship/
index.html
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Chapter 5
How to Apply for Medicare

On-line at www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/
OR
Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security Office.
Find a list of local offices here: secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
Need Help paying Medicare part B premiums?

New Jersey offers Medicare Part B premium assistance to individuals meeting
income and asset guidelines.
If you also have NJ FamilyCare, your Medicare Part B premium may be paid for
you through the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program.
If you are not eligible for NJ FamilyCare, you may be eligible for Part B premium
assistance through the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
program. The SLMB program pays partial or full Medicare Part B premiums for
eligible participants.
Eligibility for SLMB:

v Must be a New Jersey resident
v Must not be financially eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
(QMB) program under NJ FamilyCare
v Must not exceed income or asset eligibility limits:
l SLMB - $16,308* for single and $21,972* for married couples
l Liquid assets may not exceed $8,400* for single persons or $12,600*
for married couples
*Reflects 2022 limits
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Medicare Coverage at a Glance

Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Covers inpatient hospital stays,
care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some
home health care.
Part B: (Medical Insurance) Covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient

care, medical supplies, and preventive services.
v
Need help figuring
Part D: (Prescription drug coverage) Covers medically approved all of this out?
pharmaceuticals. Monthly costs vary by plan.
New Jersey provides
Medicare Advantage (also known as Part C) is an all-in-one managed free Medicare
care alternative to original Medicare. These plans include Part A, Part B, Counseling services
and usually Part D, and are typically purchased through a monthly premium. through local State
Several companies offer Medicare Advantage plans at varying costs and levels Health Insurance
of coverage. The choice is yours. Assistance Program
(SHIP) offices.
For more Medicare information: Trained volunteers
Watch Medicare & You at: can provide
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZVQSFBq2uw&feature=youtu.be information and
assistance to
Visit: www.medicare.gov assist Medicare
Call: 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227) beneficiaries in
evaluating health
insurance options,
as well as those
who have problems
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or questions
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are community based programs that about their health
provide primary and preventive healthcare, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. insurance.
To find a FQHC in New Jersey, visit www.njpca.org/locate-center/
Telephone:
The New Jersey Hospital Care Payment Assistance 1-800-792-8820
Program (Charity Care)
Charity Care is a payment assistance program available to uninsured or
underinsured patients for inpatient and outpatient services at all acute care v
hospitals throughout New Jersey. Patients who meet income and asset criteria
may receive medically necessary services at reduced fees or free. Eligibility is
determined at the hospital where the medical service is provided when the
completed application is submitted.
For more information: 1-866-588-5696
For Spanish: 609-292-4715
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Chapter 5
Dental Care Assistance

The following resources offer reduced cost dental services to eligible
individuals who are uninsured or underinsured:
Dental Lifeline Network

New Jersey NJDA Senior-Dent Program
Southern counties c/o New Jersey Dental
PO Box 2117 Association
Edison, NJ 08818 1 Dental Plaza
(732) 821-3056 North Brunswick, NJ 08902-6020
Northern counties (732) 821-9400
PO Box 621 www.njda.org/for-the-public/find-
Lincroft, NJ 07738 a-dentist/dental-clinics-programs
(973) 967-9171
dentallifeline.org/new-jersey/ The New Jersey Dental
Clinic Directory is designed
Rutgers New Jersey Dental School to assist people who have
Oral Medicine Room D881 difficulty accessing dental care
110 Bergen Street due to insurance or financial
Newark, NJ 07103 constraints.
(973) 972-7370 www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/
Alternate: (973) 972-4242 oral/documents/dental_
sdm.rutgers.edu/patients/njds.htm directory.pdf
Rutgers University Hospital

150 Bergen Street, Unit 1
Newark, NJ 07103
Appointments: (973) 972-4242
sdm.rutgers.edu/patient-care
Matheny Center of Medicine &

Dentistry
PO Box 339
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011 ext 1785
www.matheny.org/center-of-
medicine-dentistry
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Vision Care Assistance

Project Best: Better Eye Health Services and Treatment
Through the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, this program offers
free eye screenings to preschoolers, adults, individuals with diabetes, and migrant
workers. For more information on this program and other services for
individuals who are blind or visually impaired or deaf/blind, see chapter 19.
EyeCare America
Offers medical eye exams at no cost to eligible individuals.
www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Local Lions Club

Local Lions Clubs may provide eyeglasses or assistance for individuals with vision
care needs. They may also know of other local resources in your area. Contact
your local Lions Club for more information. To locate the Lions Club nearest
you, contact either the Chamber of Commerce or visit www.lionsclubs.org
New Eyes
Provides vouchers for new eyeglasses for those with financial need and no other
resources, public or private, to pay for glasses. Program accepts applications from
third parties such as social service agencies or health professionals who are able to
document financial needs of clients.
For more information: (973) 376-4903 or www.new-eyes.org
Prevent Blindness
Patients who participate in a vision screening through Prevent Blindness, a Prevent
Blindness affiliate or one of the organization’s many health program partners, and
receive a referral for an exam to an eye care professional, may then bring their
new prescription with the card to participating locations. For more information
about this Eyeglass Program, please call 1-800-331-2020 or visit:
www.preventblindness.org/
Respectacle
Donates free, used eyeglasses. Users need to enter their prescription on-line and
fill out some basic demographic information. Used eye glasses will be mailed within
7 to 10 days of order. No additional paperwork required.
Visit: www.respectacle.org/
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Chapter 5
Hearing Aid Assistance

New Jersey Hearing Aid Project
Through this innovative project launched by the New Jersey Division
of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Montclair State University, and
Sertoma/Hearing Charities of America, used hearing aids are collected,
reconditioned, and dispensed free to eligible seniors in need. Eligible
New Jersey Residents must be 65 years of age or older and have an
income of no more than 250 percent of the federal poverty
level - $38,769 if single and $45,270 if married. For more
information on this program and other services for individuals
who are deaf or hard of hearing, see chapter 20.
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

This program provides a $500 reimbursement to eligible recipients
to offset the purchase of a hearing aid. Income for 2022 must be
less than $38,769 if single or less than $45,270 if married. For more
information: 1-800-792-9745.
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Chapter 6:
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and
Disabled (PAAD)
The Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) program is a
6
state-funded program that helps eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities
save money on their prescription drug costs.
Eligibility for PAAD:

v You are a New Jersey resident;
v You are age 65 or older or between ages 18 and 64 and receiving Social
Security Title II Disability benefits; and
v Your income for 2022 is less than $38,769 if single, or less than $45,270
if married.
v Medicare-eligible PAAD beneficiaries are also required to enroll in a
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. PAAD will pay the monthly
premium for certain standard basic Part D plans with a monthly
premium at or below the regional benchmark. These plans will cover
medically necessary prescription medications under Medicare Part D.
If a beneficiary self-enrolls in an enhanced plan at or below the regional
benchmark premium amount, PAAD will pay the premium as long as
the plan agrees to follow all the billing requirements.
v The federal Medicare Plan and/or PAAD will pay any costs above
the PAAD copayment of $5 for each covered generic drug or $7 for
each covered brand name drug, including premiums. However, if a
Medicare Part D plan does not pay for a medication because the drug
is not on its formulary, PAAD beneficiaries will have to switch to a drug
on their Part D plan’s formulary, or their doctor will have to request
an exception due to medical necessity directly to their Part D plan.
Medicare Advantage participants must add a prescription benefit to
their coverage, and PAAD will contribute up to the regional benchmark
amount toward the prescription portion of their total premium.
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Chapter 6
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

The Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program (Senior Gold) is a state-funded
prescription program with different co-pays and income eligibility guidelines than
those of PAAD.
Eligibility for Senior Gold:

v You are age 65 or older or between ages 18 and 64 and receiving Social
Security Disability benefits;
v Your annual income for 2022 is between $38,769 and $48,769 if you are
single, or $45,270 and $55,270 if you are married.
v All Medicare-eligible Senior Gold beneficiaries are also required to enroll
in a prescription drug plan of their choice. They will be responsible for
paying the monthly premium directly to the Medicare Part D plan. They
also will be responsible for paying any late enrollment penalty imposed
by Medicare for each month they were eligible to enroll in Medicare
Part D but did not enroll.
For information about applying for Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged

and Disabled (PAAD) or Senior Gold, contact the Division of Aging
Services PAAD Hotline at 1-800-792-9745. You can also contact
your county’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
at 1-877-222-3737 www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/saaaa.
html or your local pharmacy.
You can also apply online through NJSave at:

www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/njsave/.
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Medicare Part D: Low Income Subsidy (LIS)

Beneficiaries with Medicare who have limited income and assets may qualify for
help with the costs of their prescription drugs through the Part D Low Income
Subsidy (LIS), also known as Extra Help. Those enrolled will receive either a full
or a partial subsidy, depending on their income and asset levels. Most people on
LIS pay no premiums or deductibles (unless receiving the partial subsidy), and no
more than $9.85 in 2022 for each drug their plan covers. LIS beneficiaries can also
switch the Part D plan quarterly, and those who enrolled in Part D after their initial
eligibility date pay no late enrollment penalty.
Eligibility for LIS:

In 2022, the income limits are $20,385 for individuals and $27,465 for
couples, and the asset limits are $15,510 and $30,950, respectively.
To apply, go to www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp or the

NJSave online application www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/
njsave/.
Or contact the Division of Aging Services PAAD Hotline at

1-800-792-9745
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)

PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help
patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources
available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs. MAT is not its
own patient assistance program, but rather a search engine for many of the patient
assistance resources that the biopharmaceutical industry offers. MAT includes
information in the following areas as well: prescription savings cards, finding free or
low cost clinics, and other healthcare assistance resources.
For more information visit: medicineassistancetool.org/
AIDS Drug Distribution Program (ADDP)

The AIDS Drug Distribution Program provides life-sustaining and life-prolonging
medications to low-income New Jersey residents with no other source of payment
for these drugs.
For more information call 1-877-613-4533 or visit www.nj.gov/health/
hivstdtb/hiv-aids/medications.shtml
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Chapter 6
NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program

The New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program allows patients with specific
conditions to be certified by a physician to receive medicinal marijuana products
for medical use. Individuals interested in participating in the program should
talk to their physician or a physician participating in the program. Physicians are
responsible for establishing bona fide relationships with their patients, conducting a
comprehensive evaluation of the patient, certifying the use of medicinal marijuana,
and determining the amount to be obtained in a given certification period. There is
a $100 registration fee for patients and caregivers. Reduced $20 fees are available
for veterans, seniors and individuals receiving government assistance.
For more information: (609) 292-0424
www.nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana/
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Chapter 7:
Employment Assistance
One-Stop Career Centers
One-Stop Career Centers throughout the state offer a wide range of tools to
help people, including military veterans, those who are 55+, and individuals with
7
disabilities, find a new job or career. All services are free of charge to help
New Jersey’s workers:
v Find a job
v Strengthen job-search skills
v Get training
v Improve reading and basic skills
v Network the way to a job
v Use labor market information to make career decisions
v Start a business
To connect with your local One-Stop Career Center, call: 1-877-872-5627

or visit www.careerconnections.nj.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Any individual with a physical, mental, cognitive, or other form of disability that
has a substantial impediment to employment may be eligible for vocational
v
rehabilitation services. Each consumer is evaluated individually for eligibility and
For more
assistance needed to achieve employment.
information on
Within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), counselors CBVI and services
work with individuals and their families to develop and carry out a plan for for individuals
training and placement. If financial need is established, the Division will purchase
who are blind and
other rehabilitative services from private providers, such as further evaluation
or counseling, training at a vocational center or technical school and on-the- visually impaired
job training. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are served by the or deaf/blind, see
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI). All others receive services chapter 19.
from DVRS.
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Chapter 7
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Services (DVRS)
Administrative Office:
1 John Fitch Plaza, 12th Floor
PO Box 398
Trenton, NJ 08625-0398
Telephone: (609) 292-5987
VP: (609) 498-6221
careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/plan/foryou/disable/
vocational_rehabilitation_services.shtml
Vocational Rehabilitation at a Glance

Services Provided
v Diagnostic Evaluation
v Individual Vocational Counseling and Guidance
v Job Seeking Skills Training and Selective Job Placement
v Employment Support Services
v Post-Employment Services
v Physical Restoration
v Job Coaching, Vocational, Professional, or On the Job Training
v Business Outreach Team
v Pre-Employment Transition Services
v Benefits Counseling Services
Self-Employment Initiative
Individuals with an interest in becoming self-employed can work with
their vocational rehabilitation counselor to develop a business plan that
can lead to self-employment.
Fee for Service

Many of the services are provided free of charge. Coverage of expenses
for medical services, training, books and supplies, tools, and other
equipment are based on an individual’s ability to pay.
See Appendix 7 on page 145 for DVR County Offices
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Senior Community Service Employment Program

(SCSEP)/WorkForce 55+
The SCSEP/Workforce 55+ is the only federal program targeted to help

older workers obtain employment and self-sufficiency. SCSEP participants
gain work experience in a variety of community service activities at non-
profit and public facilities, including schools, libraries, hospitals, day-care
centers and senior centers. Participants work an average of 18 hours a
week and are paid minimum wage. This training serves as a bridge to
employment for participants. Participants must be at least 55, unemployed
and have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty
level.
For more information, visit:

www.state.nj.us/labor/wioa/workforce55/workforce55.html
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Chapter 7
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act

Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program is available to people ages 18 through
64 who are blind or have a disability and who receive Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Participation in the
Ticket to Work program is free and voluntary. If you choose to participate, you
will receive services such as career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job
placement and training from authorized Ticket to Work service providers, such
as Employment Networks (EN) or your State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
agency. The service provider you choose will serve as an important part of your
“employment team” that will help you on your journey to financial independence.
For more information, contact: 1-866-968-7842
choosework.ssa.gov
Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)

PASS is an SSI provision to help individuals with disabilities return to work. If you
receive SSI or could qualify for SSI after setting aside income or resources and wish
to pursue a work goal, you could benefit from a PASS. A PASS can include supplies
to start a business, school expenses, equipment and tools, transportation, uniforms
and other items or services you need to reach your employment goal. PASS can
help the participant save to pay these costs without jeopardizing SSI eligibility.
For more information, contact a PASS specialist at: 1-866-348-5403
(Last names A-M: dial extension 23648, N-Z: dial extension 23645) or visit:
www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/pass.htm
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability

Inclusion (EARN)
EARN helps employers and HR professionals recruit, hire, retain and advance
people with disabilities in the workplace. EARN offers information and resources,
including workplace training and educational materials, to assist employers in
building a disability-inclusive environment and meeting their workplace diversity,
equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) goals.
For more information, visit: askearn.org/
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NJ WorkAbility
The NJ WorkAbility Program offers full New Jersey Medicaid health coverage to people with
disabilities who are working and whose earnings would otherwise make them ineligible for
Medicaid.
Eligibility criteria:
v Age 16-64
v Working full or part-time with proof of employment
v Determined as disabled by the Social Security Administration OR the Medical Review Team
at the Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services
v Income and asset eligibility as described below
Total Earned Income Potential
Includes but is not limited to: wages, self-employment earnings, workers’ compensation, paid
sick leave, private or state temporary disability plan benefits or commissions.
v If you have no unearned income:
l Individual gross earned income may not exceed $68,748 per year/ $5,729 per month.
l An eligible couple’s gross earned income may not exceed $92,340 per year/ $7,695 per
month.
v If you have unearned income (for example, in addition to your wages you also receive
alimony), the maximum earned income threshold will vary.
Unearned Income Threshold
Includes but is not limited to: alimony, Social Security benefits received based on a parent
or spouse’s work history (includes both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and
Survivors’ benefits), unemployment, interest, investments, or trust payments. Note: SSDI and
Railroad Retirement System benefits received based on the individual’s own work history are
disregarded.
v An individual’s unearned income may not exceed $1,133 per month.
v An eligible couple’s unearned income may not exceed $1,526 per month.
Asset Threshold:
Assets do not include primary home, a car used for work or medical transportation, or
401K/IRA retirement accounts.
v $20,000 for an eligible individual
v $30,000 for an eligible couple
For more information, call the Division of Disability Services (DDS) at
1-888-285-3036, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/services/workability/
Important Note: Portions of both earned and unearned income are not counted when
determining eligibility for Workability. Please apply for a full eligibility determination using
the NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind, Disabled Programs Application, at: www.state.nj.us/
humanservices/dmahs/clients/medicaid/abd/index.html
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Receiving Social Security Disability and

considering working?
The social security administration publishes the Redbook: a helpful guide to
Social Security Work Incentives. Find a copy here: www.ssa.gov/redbook/
v Need more help? See below:
Visit the New Jersey NJ WINS (New Jersey Work Incentive Network Support)
Benefits to Work The Family Resource Network’s New Jersey Work Incentives Network
Calculator at www. Support (NJWINS) program assists Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and
nj.db101.org Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries to start, continue,
or increase work efforts while maintaining cash and healthcare benefits for
This site assists as long as they are needed. NJWINS can serve anyone ages 14 to 64, who
individuals ages 18-64 is receiving SSI or SSDI benefits and is considering work, starting work,
who are using public continuing present work, or increasing work efforts. www.njwins.org
disability benefits in
understanding how Northern and Central New Jersey residents: 1-866-946-7465
working may affect Residents of: Cape May, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester, Cumberland
their total income or
and Salem: 1-888-466-2942 x 20 (Full Circle Employment Solutions LLC)
health benefits.
v
Other Helpful Resources
AbilityJobs
www.abilityjobs.com
The leading career website dedicated to employment of people with
disabilities. Individuals can search through thousands of jobs and post resume
for free. Employers can utilize website to search for qualified candidates for
employment openings.
US Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Assists individuals
in various aspects including developing business models, counseling, locating
funding sources, and establishing professional contacts.
US Office of Disability Employment Policy
www.dol.gov/odep
This office’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that
increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people
with disabilities.
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Chapter 8:
Transportation
Transportation Management Associations
Transportation Management Associations (TMA) are non-profit, public-private
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partnerships dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility by
promoting alternative commuting modes like transit, community shuttles, and van/
carpool programs. Eight TMAs cover all 21 counties in New Jersey.
Find the TMA serving your county at: 1-800-245-7665
www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/rideshare/tma.shtm
ModivCare (formerly LogistiCare)

ModivCare provides non-emergency medical transportation to NJ FamilyCare
clients living anywhere in the state. Passengers should call to request rides two
days prior to their appointment and provide the following information:
v Your NJ FamilyCare ID number
v Your pick-up address and zip code
v Name, phone number and address of medical provider
v
v
Appointment time and date
Special transportation needs
v
ModivCare
To make an appointment for a ride: 1-866-527-9933
If your ride is late
For more information about the service: or doesn’t show, call
www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/home/logisticare.html ‘Where’s my Ride?’
at 1-866-527-9934
New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit provides commuter services through bus routes and rail lines To file a complaint
in New Jersey and into New York and Pennsylvania. Lift-equipped and kneeling about your
transportation
buses, as well as accessible rail stations, are important elements of New Jersey
provider with
Transit’s services to people with disabilities. ModivCare,
call 1-866-333-1735
Access Link: New Jersey Transit’s ADA Paratransit
Access Link can be used for any purpose including the following: travel to places
of employment, education, recreation, shopping, to attend social functions, visit v
family, friends, physicians, dentists, run errands or just to get out of the house and
relax. Comparable to the local bus service, it is a “shared-ride” system, meaning
other customers may be picked up and dropped off while transporting you to your
final destination, service is available during the same days and hours as the regularly
scheduled local fixed route service, and you are charged a fare to ride.
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Transportation
Access Link: New Jersey Transit’s ADA Paratransit

v (continued)
Access Link: While riders generally need to be able to leave their house and board the bus
New Jersey on their own, drivers may assist individuals in walking from house to bus. This
Transit’s ADA is done on a case by case basis as long as riders, when scheduling, ask for an
Paratransit accommodation.
For more information, refer to the panel on the left.
Access Link provides
origin to destination
public transportation New Jersey Transit Reduced Fare Program
to eligible people Special rates are available for residents 62 years of age or older and people with
with disabilities who disabilities. Personal assistants ride for free when proper identification is presented
are unable to use by the person with a disability. Even qualifying out-of-state residents can ride on
local bus service. NJ TRANSIT buses and trains at the reduced rate. Passengers with disabilities and
Individuals need to those who are 65 and older may simply show their valid NJ Transit Reduced Fare
apply for eligibility.
ID or Medicare Card to the vehicle operator and present the appropriate fare.
Once eligible, all rides
must be scheduled by Those between the ages of 62-64 may be asked to present a valid ID including date
reservation. of birth to get the reduced fare.
For more For more information: (973) 491-7112

information: To apply for a Reduced Fare ID:
accesslink.njtransit. www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=ReducedFareTo
com
Amtrak
To apply:
Amtrak offers additional services to passengers with disabilities.
(973) 491-4224
For more information: 1-800-872-7245
www.amtrak.com/accessible-travel-services
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County Paratransit System

Each of the 21 counties in New Jersey provides a paratransit service
for older residents and people with disabilities.
For more information on local paratransit services, including hours

of operation, reservation procedures and any fees:
Atlantic County (609) 645-5910

Bergen County (201) 368-5955
Burlington County (877) 603-5111
Camden County (856) 456-3344
Cape May County (609) 889-3700
Cumberland County (856) 691-7799
Essex County (973) 618-1280
Gloucester County (856) 686-8350
Hudson County (201) 369-4320
Hunterdon County (800) 842-0531
Mercer County (609) 530-1971
Middlesex County (800) 221-3520
Monmouth County (732) 431-6480
Morris County (973) 829-8103
Ocean County (877) 929-2082
Passaic County (973) 305-5756
Salem County (856) 339-8644
Somerset County (908) 231-7115
Sussex County (973) 579-0480
Union County (908) 241-8300
Warren County (908) 454-4044
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Transportation
Out of State Accessible Transit Services

Similar to NJ Transit’s Access Link, the services below provide door to door
transportation for individuals 65 years of age or older and individuals with
disabilities who are unable to use public transportation. Rides are required
to be scheduled 1-3 days ahead of time.
Pennsylvania: SEPTA’s Customized Community Transportation

Paratransit Service
(215) 580-7145
www.septa.org
New York: MTA’s Access-A-Ride

(718) 393-4999
web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm
NJTIP @ Rutgers
The New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) teaches individuals
with disabilities and older adults how to use public transportation safely and
independently. NJTIP customers learn how to read bus and train schedules,
plan their trips, pay their fares and take safety precautions. The only cost to
customers during training is paying their own fares. Each graduate receives
a free one-month bus pass. Training is offered in English and Spanish
through one-on-one instruction, individual concierge and trip-planning
services, small and large group instructions, and in-school instruction.
For more information:
Telephone: (848) 932-4499
Email: njtip_info@njtip.rutgers.edu
Website: vtc.rutgers.edu/njtip/
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Chapter 9:
Child Care and Assistance Programs
Child Care Assistance
The state Child Care Assistance Program can help families with low-to-moderate
incomes who are working, in training or in school to pay a portion of their child
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care. To apply, you will need to provide proof of income, training/school hours and
household size to help determine eligibility. If you want to calculate your child care
eligibility, use this tool: www.ChildCareNJ.gov/Calculator
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&R): have trained staff to
provide information about the availability of child care services through the Child
Care Assistance Program, the different types of providers, and financial assistance
available to obtain child care services. To get more information or connect to your
local CCR&R, call 1-800-332-9227 or visit www.ChildCareNJ.gov/.
Our Grow NJ Kids quality child care initiative provides parents with
information on selecting a quality provider to help them make the most of their
kids’ early learning opportunities. Visit www.ChildCareNJ.gov/ and use the
search feature that makes it easy to find care in centers or in registered homes, as
well as corresponding licensing and inspections reports and whether the program
participates in Grow NJ Kids.
Child Support
New Jersey’s Child Support Program promotes financial stability and helps
parents meet the needs of their children by offering a full range of support to
both custodial and non-custodial parents. For more information on how to file an
application and resources, visit www.NJChildSupport.org, contact your local
child support office located at your county’s social service agency, or call
1-877-655-4371 and request an application. For a list of County Boards of Social
Service Agencies, see Appendix 2.
The Kinship Navigator Program

The Kinship Navigator program provides assistance to caregivers who have
taken on the responsibility of caring for their relatives’ children, including siblings,
grandchildren, nieces and/or nephews. Local kinship agencies help caregivers
navigate other forms of government assistance, determine their eligibility for
Kinship Navigator Program benefits, and provides technical support with legal
commitments to the child. Services available through the program include (but are
not limited to) help with the following:
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Child Care and Assistance Programs
v Payment for clothing for the child

v Referrals to grand-parenting and family support groups
v Getting medical coverage and services
v Housing
v Payment for furniture (for example, a bed, dresser, book shelves)
v Payment for tutoring services and extra-curricular activities for the child
v Payment for summer camp for the child
v Payment for graduation expenses for the child
For more information, call 211 to be referred to your local Kinship agency
or visit: www.nj.gov/dcf/families/support/kinship/
NJ Parent Link
A website designed to meet the information and resource needs of expectant
parents, families with young children (newborns up to children entering
kindergarten) and professional stakeholders vested in the health & well-being of
New Jersey’s children & families. Parenting and support resources for families with
older children, school aged to young adulthood, are also available.
Visit: www.njparentlink.nj.gov
NJ Healthy Families-TIP Program: is a home visitation program that offers

in home parenting support to expectant and new parents receiving Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to help improve their parenting skills. TIP
creates a training plan that best suits each parent’s situation, providing them with
guidance on good nutrition, available medical and child care services, resume
writing, job interview skills and more. For more information:
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/tip/
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Chapter 10:
Special Child Health Services
Each of NJ’s 21 counties has a Special Child Health Services Case Management
Unit that works with the child’s parents, physician, and/or specialists to evaluate a
child’s strengths and needs and collaborates with the family and community-based
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partners to develop an individual service plan (ISP) for the child and family. v
See the following
Special Child Health Services Chapters for
PO Box 364 Trenton, NJ 08625-0364 additional
(609) 777-7778 information
www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/sch/index.shtml regarding:
Early Intervention
County Case Management Units Services: Chapter 11
Atlantic County (609) 909-9269 Educational Services:

Bergen County (201) 634-2620 x 5 Chapter 11
Burlington County (609) 914-8550 x 42837
Camden County (856) 374-6021 PerformCare
Cape May County (609) 465-6841 (Services For Children
With Intellectual
And Developmental
Essex County (973) 395-8836 Disabilities):
Gloucester County (856) 218-4111 Chapter 18.
Hudson County (201) 204-0004 x 7
v
Ocean County (732) 341-9700 x 3
Salem County (856) 935-7510 x 8305
Union County (908) 889-0950 x 2544
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Chapter 11:
Educational Resources
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees children
with disabilities, ages 3 to 21, the right to a free, appropriate public
education delivered in the least restrictive environment. The New Jersey
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Department of Education, Office of Special Education provides leadership
to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and to establish
standards that promote improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
The New Jersey Department of Health also provides services to support
children with disabilities. Below are some of the resources available.
The New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS)

Children develop at different paces, but there are developmental milestones
that children should reach by certain times during the first three years of their
lives. The Early Intervention Services can conduct an evaluation if your child
is not meeting those developmental milestones. The NJEIS implements New
Jersey’s statewide system of services for infants and toddlers, birth to age three,
with developmental disabilities. The cost of Early Intervention services for a child
is determined by their family income. Families may receive Early Intervention
Services at no cost depending on their household income.
1-888-653-4463
www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eis/
Project Child Find

Project Child Find is a free referral service and public awareness campaign
to assist in the identification of unserved/underserved youth with a disability
from ages birth through 21.
1-800-322-8174
www.nj.gov/education/specialed/childfind/
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Regional Collaboratives
The Regional Early Intervention Collaboratives (REICs) are independent,
non-profit corporations established to provide a community-based,
culturally competent and consumer-driven early intervention system.
The collaboratives are responsible for child find, public awareness, initial
referral, service coordination, training and technical assistance and family
v support.
See Chapter 10 Family Link Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
for information 2333 Morris Avenue, Suite A204 (2nd Floor)
regarding Special Union, NJ 07083
Child Health (908) 964-5303
Services www.familylinkreic.org
v (Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties)
Helpful Hands Northeast Regional Early Intervention Collaborative

82 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 256-8484
www.nreic.org
(Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties)
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium Regional Early

Intervention Collaborative
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
30 Silverline Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite 1
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 937-5437
cjfhc.org
(Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset
Counties)
Southern New Jersey Regional Early Intervention Collaborative

(SNJREIC)
1044 South Route 73, Suite A, Berlin, NJ 08009
(856) 768-6747
www.snjreic.org
(Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,
Gloucester, and Salem Counties)
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Head Start
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low-income
children ages birth through five years old. It provides children with a
developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The program
ensures that young children get health checkups and treatment, oral
health screenings and treatment, are fed a nutritious hot meal every day.
Families who are not currently employed qualify for Head Start/Early
Head Start programs.
To see if you are eligible for Local Head Start Programs or to find a
location near you, call: (609) 376-9077
eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator
Parental Rights In Special Education Guide (PRISE)

This document describes the state and federal laws affecting the provision of
special education to help parents understand their rights in the special education
process. It is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese at:
www.nj.gov/education/specialed/form/prise/
Child Study Teams

A Child Study team (CST) is a multidisciplinary group of professionals typically
employed by the board of education to provide parents and teachers with a
variety of learning related services. These services include consultative, evaluative
and prescriptive services for students who are experiencing academic difficulties.
A typical CST consists of a psychologist, a learning disabilities consultant, social
worker and oftentimes, a speech/language therapist alongside the student’s
parents. Ideally, they will meet before any special education testing is conducted
and will continue to meet periodically if the student requires special services.
Upon completion of the evaluation, an Individualized Education Program (IEP),
with stated goals and objectives, is written with the participation of the parents.
An IEP is a written document that defines the student’s goals and specific
accommodations, supports, and services the school will provide for a student with
disabilities to help them succeed in school.
New Jersey Specialized Child Study Team (NJSCST)
Provides resources for Students with Hearing Loss or Deaf-Blindness.
www.nj.gov/education/specialed/deaf/resources/
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County Offices of Education Learning Resource Centers

Each county office serves as a Learning Resource Centers provide research
resource for parents and educators, reports, educational guides, training, and
is led by an Executive County workshops for parents and educators of students
Superintendent and has a core staff, with disabilities.
which includes an Executive County www.state.nj.us/education/lrc
Business Official, a County Education
Specialist and a County Special Learning Resource Center-
Education Specialist. Northern Region
www.nj.gov/education/about/ 7 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 201
counties/ East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4491
Serving: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic,
Sussex, and Warren Counties
Learning Resource Center-

Central Region
200 Riverview Plaza, First Floor
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 376-3955
Serving: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex,
Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union Counties
Learning Resource Center-

Southern Region
Rowan University – James Hall 1140
1 Memorial Circle
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 256-4704
Serving: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May,
Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties
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NJDOE Special Education Ombudsman

The Office of the Special Education Ombudsman offers valuable resources and
information to support parents, students and educators regarding special education
rights and services.
PO Box 500
Telephone: (609) 376-9060
Email: specedombudsman@doe.nj.gov
v
www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/ombudsman/
For more
information on
Office of Special Education - Dispute Resolution services for children
Oversees disputes, mediations/resolutions between parents and the school district and adults with
and implements due process procedures. intellectual and/
or developmental
Office of Special Education disabilities,
PO Box 500 see chapter 18.
(609) 376-9060
www.state.nj.us/education/specialed v
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
(HESAA)
HESAA provides New Jersey students and families with the financial and
informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school.
1-800-792-8670
www.hesaa.org
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Chapter 12:
Assistive Technology Resources
Assistive technology is equipment or a service that serves to increase,
maintain or improve the functional capability of an individual with a
disability. This section lists agencies, outside of state government, that
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provide assistive technology services.
Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC):

“Back in Action”
Provides information on assistive technology and maintains a used
equipment recycling program that provides used items at low cost or free.
View available items on their website.
www.at4nj.org/
210 S. Broad Street, 3rd Floor

Trenton, NJ 08638
Toll free: 1-800-922-7233
609-292-9742
disabilityrightsnj.org/how-we-help/areas-of-assistance/assistive-technology/
National Disability Institute:

Assistive Technology Loan Program
Provides affordable loans of $500 to $30,000 to residents of New Jersey and
New York.
(202) 449-9521
www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-wellness/assistive-technology-
loan-program/
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Assistive Technology Resources
Advancing Opportunities:
Assistive Technology Services/Lending Center
Assists people with disabilities, their families, teachers and employers
identify and learn how to use the technology that will be most effective in
meeting their goals. Their Technology Lending Center allows NJ residents
with disabilities the opportunity to borrow assistive technology for a trial
period, for free.
1005 Whitehead Road Ext., Suite 1
Ewing, NJ 08638
Toll free: 1-888-322-1918 x 536
609-882-4182
www.assistivetechnologycenter.org
Goodwill Home Medical Equipment

Refurbishes donated home medical equipment and offers it to individuals and
families at low costs.
300 Benigno Blvd.
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(609) 396-1513, (609) 812-2210
www.goodwillhomemedical.org
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Chapter 13:
Legal and Advocacy Resources
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD)
The NJCDD provides a forum for public and private agencies serving individuals
with disabilities to come together with consumers, family members, and
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advocates, to develop a coordinated social policy. The Council also funds projects
to educate and inform decision-makers, legislators, and the general public about
developmental disabilities.
Mary Roebling Building
20 West State Street, 6th Floor
PO Box 700
Toll free: 1-800-792-8858
Email: njcdd@njcdd.org
https://njcdd.org/
Regional Family Support Planning Councils (RFSPCs)

RFSPCs provide a venue for parents and family members of people with
developmental disabilities to exchange knowledge and information about
available family support services. RFSPC members advise state agencies
on how they can best meet the needs of families and individuals with
developmental disabilities. Family members of people with developmental
disabilities are encouraged to serve on a council. Councils generally meet
monthly and may have up to 11 voting members. Meetings are open
to the public and all families are welcome to attend. All 21 counties are
represented by 10 regional councils. To find the council representing your
county, visit: njcdd.org/the-regional-family-support-planning-councils/
family-support-planning-councils/ or contact:
Kyoko Coco, Statewide RFSPC Coordinator

Telephone: 609-341-3112
Email: kyoko.coco@njcdd.org
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Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

CILs are community-based, consumer-driven organizations designed to support
individuals with disabilities by providing a multitude of services based on individual
needs, such as life skills training, advocacy, information and referral, peer
counseling, socialization and community based activities. Membership is open to all
people with disabilities, their able-bodied friends, and supporters. CILs promote
personal growth and empowerment through choice, self-determination, and
participation in programs providing information, education, skills development, and
networking opportunities. See Appendix 4 for a list of CILs by County.
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

v This nonprofit group provides education to families and professionals, family
Association workshops, support groups and advocacy in the following areas: effective
for Special parent involvement, child care, general and special education, dropout and
Children and bullying prevention, child welfare, health care, mental health, youth leadership,
Families transition to adult life, incarcerated youth, military family support, violence
This nonprofit prevention and more.
consists of a
group of parent 35 Halsey Street, 4th Floor
consultants who Newark, NJ 07102
support and educate Toll free: 1-800-654-7726
other parents www.spanadvocacy.org
raising children with
disabilities.
PO Box 494
Hewitt, NJ
07421-0494 Adult Protective Services
(973) 728-8744 Adult Protective Services (APS) receives reports of suspected abuse,
www.ascfamily.org neglect, and/or exploitation of vulnerable adults ages 18 or older who reside
in the community. Reports to APS that meet state criteria will generate a
v thorough assessment, including a private face-to-face interview with the
potentially at-risk adult, to determine if further intervention is warranted.
All information generated by the investigation is confidential. A report
of suspected maltreatment should be made directly to the APS office in
the county in which the vulnerable adult resides. The Division of Aging
Services may be contacted to help facilitate the report to APS by calling the
Information and Referral toll-free number 1-800-792-8820.
See Appendix 5 for a list of APS offices by County.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of

New Jersey
CASA of New Jersey provides a voice for abused and neglected children by
empowering a statewide network of county-based programs. Working through
community volunteers, these programs advocate on behalf of children in foster
care and other out-of-home placements to ensure their well-being and ultimate
placement in safe and nurturing permanent homes.
77 Church Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(609) 695-9400
Email: info@casaofnj.org
Website: www.casaofnj.org/
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

This private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization is devoted to defending the
principles of freedom, justice and equality guaranteed by our state and federal
constitutions and civil rights laws. They undertake litigation and advocacy on
behalf of individuals and lobby for civil liberties in state and local government.
PO Box 32159
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-2084
www.aclu-nj.org
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)

LSNJ coordinates the statewide legal services system in New Jersey, providing
free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters. This service is
provided at no charge, but applicants must be financially eligible to qualify.
Legal help is available in all languages and to the hearing-impaired. Services
are provided in all 21 counties through local offices. Visit www.lsnj.org/
LegalServicesOffices.aspx to find contact information for your local office.
100 Metroplex Dr.
PO Box 1357
Edison, NJ 08818
Toll free: 1-888-576-5529
www.lsnj.org
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Community Justice Center

This nonprofit legal service serves low-income and homeless individuals with
disabilities and returning disabled veterans and their families, primarily within
Central New Jersey.
310 W. State Street, Third Floor
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 218-5120
www.nj-communityjusticecenter.org
Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ)

v DRNJ provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with
NJ Disability disabilities. They also provide education, training and technical assistance
Action to individuals with disabilities, the agencies that serve them, advocates,
Committee attorneys, professionals, courts and others regarding the rights of
Composed of individuals with disabilities.
self-advocates,
210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor
family/caregivers
Trenton, NJ 08608
and support
Toll free: 1-800-922-7233
professionals, this
Email: advocate@drnj.org
group advocates
Website: www.drnj.org/
for the health and
well-being of all
New Jerseyans
with disabilities to
ensure the needs
Community Health Law Project (CHLP)
This organization provides low cost, fee-for-service legal services to assist
of individuals
individuals living with disabilities and their families pursue civil and entitlement
with disabilities
issues. This organization also provides free services to individuals receiving services
are represented
through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). They have several
in policy and
offices throughout the state. Visit www.chlp.org/contact-us to find contact
decision making,
information for your local office.
in all areas of life.
njdac.org/ CHLP Administrative Office
185 Valley Street
v South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 275-1175
www.chlp.org
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Chapter 14:
Disability Rights and Laws:
Information, Technical Assistance,
and Enforcement
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Many laws protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Brief
overviews of relevant laws and local contacts for additional information
and enforcement have been provided below. For a more comprehensive
guide to disability rights and laws, please visit: www.ada.gov/cguide.htm
The NJ Law Against Discrimination

(NJ LAD)
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-12) (LAD)
makes it unlawful to subject people to differential treatment based on
race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy,
familial status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status,
affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical
hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military
service, and mental or physical disability, perceived disability, and AIDS
and HIV status. The LAD prohibits unlawful discrimination in
employment, housing, places of public accommodation, credit and
business contracts. Learn more about the types of discrimination
covered by the LAD at: www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/
division-on-civil-rights-home/know-the-law/
The NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA)

The NJFLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid,
job protected leave in a 24-month period to care for a family member.
For more information, see page 2.
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Information, Technical Assistance, and Enforcement
The NJ Family Medical Leave Act (NJFMLA)

The NJFMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-
protected leave in a 12-month period to care for yourself.
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights:

The NJ Division on Civil Rights (NJ DCR) is responsible for
enforcing the NJLAD and the NJFLA by investigating claims of
v discrimination in employment, housing, and places of public
accommodation (e.g., schools, stores, parks). The Division also
offers free seminars and other outreach activities to educate
DCR Housing the public on anti-discrimination laws. Complaints must be filed
Discrimination through a local office (see contacts below) within 180 days after
Toll-Free Hotline: the alleged act of discrimination.
1-866-405-3050
NJ DCR Regional Offices:
Northern Regional Office Southern Regional Office
v 31 Clinton Street, 3rd Floor 5 Executive Campus, Building 5,
Newark, NJ 07102 Suite 107
(973) 648-2700 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 486-4080
Central Regional Office
140 East Front Street: 6th Floor South Shore Regional Office
PO Box 090 Trenton, NJ 08625 1601 Atlantic Ave, 6th Floor
(609) 292-4605 Atlantic City NJ 08401
(609) 441-3100
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in
employment, state and local government, public accommodations,
commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.
ADA Title I: Employment

Prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, pay,
social activities, and other privileges of employment against otherwise
qualified individuals with disabilities.
Enforced locally by:
NJ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):
Newark Area Office
Toll free: 1-800-669-4000
ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5122
ADA Title II: State and Local Government Activities

Requires that state and local governments provide people with disabilities
an equal opportunity to benefit from all programs, services, and activities.
Enforced locally by: The NJ Division on Civil Rights. See page 54.
ADA Title II: Public Transportation

Requires that public transportation authorities do not discriminate against
people with disabilities in the provision of their services. Requires accessible
vehicles and the provision of paratransit services where they operate fixed-
route bus or rail systems.
Enforced by:
US Office of Civil Rights, Federal Transit Administration
Toll free: 1-888-446-4511
www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights-ada/
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ADA Title III: Public Accommodations

Requires that places of public accommodation provide full access to goods
and services to people with disabilities by removing barriers in existing
buildings where it is easy to do so without much difficulty or expense
and by allowing “reasonable accommodations” when serving people with
disabilities. It also requires that places of public accommodation take steps
necessary to communicate effectively with customers with vision, hearing,
and speech disabilities.
Enforced locally by: The NJ Division on Civil Rights. See page 54.
ADA Title IV: Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS)

Requires that common carriers establish TRS Services, which enable callers
with hearing and speech disabilities who use TTYs (also known as TDDs),
and callers who use voice telephones to communicate with each other
through a third party communications assistant. Title IV also requires closed
captioning of federally funded public service announcements.
Enforced by: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Toll free: 1-888- 225-5322
VP: 1-844- 432-2275
www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/telecommunications-relay-services-trs
ADA Title V: Miscellaneous

Contains a variety of provisions relating to the ADA as a whole, including its
relationship to other laws, state immunity, impact on insurance providers
and benefits, prohibition against retaliation and coercion, illegal use of drugs,
and attorney’s fees. This title also provides a list of conditions that are not
to be considered as disabilities.
For local information, For information and technical assistance

training, and or technical on the Americans with Disabilities Act
assistance on the ADA: (ADA) at the Federal level.
Northeast ADA Center Department of Justice ADA
1-800-949-4232 Information Line
www.northeastada.org 1-800-514-0301
www.ada.gov
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The Fair Housing Act (FHA):

The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting
or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in
other housing-related activities. Additional protections apply to federally assisted
housing. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing due to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of
disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
To file a complaint related to the FHA or Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act, contact your local HUD office at:
New Jersey HUD Newark Field Office
One Newark Center
1085 Raymond Boulevard
13th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102-5260
(973) 776-7200
Email: NJ_Webmanager@hud.gov
v
Visit this page for answers to
frequently asked questions about
the housing rights of people with
disabilities and the responsibilities
of housing providers and building
and design professionals under
federal law:
www.hud.gov/topics/
information_for_disabled_
persons
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US Access Board
The US Access Board is an independent federal agency that provides
accessibility guidelines for the built environment, transportation,
communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information
technology.
1-800-872-2253
www.access-board.gov
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

A federal law mandating that all children, regardless of disability, are entitled to a
free, appropriate public education without extra cost and in the least restrictive
and least segregated environment possible.
sites.ed.gov/idea/
Air Carrier Access Act

Federal law which requires airlines to accommodate the needs of passengers
with disabilities. It applies to all flights in the United States and to flights to, or
from, the United States by foreign airlines. It prevents airlines from refusing
to transport a passenger solely because of a disability; limits the circumstances
under which passengers with disabilities must provide advance information about
their disabilities to air carriers; states that assistive devices do not count against
passenger baggage limits; and sets accessibility guidelines for airplane facilities.
Airline personnel must provide routine physical assistance but are not required
to provide what would customarily be regarded as personal care assistance.
However, if a passenger requires an attendant, the airline must transport the
attendant free of charge. The law does not require an airline to transport an
individual who may endanger the health or safety of others. The Act mandates
that a Complaints Resolution Officer (CRO) be immediately available to resolve
disputes between airlines and passengers with disabilities.
www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/passengers-disabilities
Voting Accessibility for Individuals with disabilities

Requires polling places across the United States to be physically accessible to
people with disabilities for federal elections or to provide an alternate means of
casting a ballot on the day of the election. This law also requires states to make
registration and voting aids available for voters with disabilities and those who are
elderly.
For more information, visit: disabilityrightsnj.org/who-we-are/programs/
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Chapter 15:
Mental Health and Addiction
Services
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
15
The Division oversees New Jersey’s adult system of community-based behavioral
health services. Provider agencies deliver a full array of mental health and
v
substance use disorder services, including: prevention, intervention, emergency Looking for
screening, outpatient and intensive outpatient mental health and addictions Behavioral Health
services, partial care and partial hospitalization, case management, medication- or Substance
assisted treatment for substance abuse, and long and short-term mental health and Use Treatment
substance abuse residential services. Services for
Someone 20 Years
PO Box 362 Old or Younger?
Trenton, NJ 08625
PerformCare is the
1-800-382-6717
single point of access
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhas/home/
to behavioral health
and substance use
treatment services
for NJ youth up to
For Mental Health Information and Referrals: the age of 21.
1-800-382-6717
Toll-free:
For Substance Abuse Treatment Services (ReachNJ): 1-877-652-7624 (24/7
1-844-732-2465 access)
www.
NJ Mental Health Cares Helpline performcarenj.
1-866-202-HELP (1-866-202-4357) 8am to 8pm daily org/index.aspx
www.njmentalhealthcares.org/
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Mental Health and Addiction Services
County Crisis Intervention Contacts

The numbers listed below provide callers with access to
psychiatric emergency services for non-medical emergencies
and crisis intervention:

Essex County (Clara Maas) (973) 844-4357
Essex County (Beth Israel) (973) 926-7444
Essex County (UBHC) (973) 623-2323
v
New Jersey’s 24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-855-NJ-HOPELINE (1-855-654-6735)
Specialists are available for
confidential telephone counseling and support
24 hours a day, 7 days per week
v
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Mental Health-Related Support Associations
New Jersey Self-Help Group National Coalition for Mental

Clearinghouse Health Recovery
673 Morris Avenue 25 Bigelow St
Springfield, NJ 07081 Cambridge, MA 02139
Toll free: 1-800-367-6274 (202) 642-4480
www.njgroups.org www.ncmhr.org
Mental Health Association New Jersey Association of Mental

in New Jersey Health and Addiction Agencies,
Inc.
673 Morris Ave, Suite 100
3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 35
Springfield, NJ 07081
Mercerville, NJ 08619
Toll free: 1-800-367-8850
(609) 838-5488
www.mhanj.org
www.njamhaa.org
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on
Mental Illness of New Jersey)
1562 Route 130
(732) 940-0991
www.naminj.org
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Mental Health and Addiction Services
Addiction Resources
Reach NJ Addictions Helpline Gamblers Anonymous
Toll free: 1-844-732-2465 Toll Free: 1-855-222-5542
reachnj.gov www.ga4nj.com
NJ Connect for Recovery Narcotics Anonymous

(A free confidential call line for Toll free: 1-800-992-0401
Individuals and Families Coping www.na.org
with Addiction)
Toll free: 1-855-652-3737 NAR-ANON Family Group
www.njconnectforrecovery.org Toll free: 1-877-424-4491
naranonofnj.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
South Jersey Intergroup: Nicotine Anonymous
(856) 486-4444 Toll free: 1-877-879-6422
Cape Atlantic Intergroup: Email: info@nicotine-anonymous.org
(609) 641-8855 www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Central Jersey Intergroup: National Alcohol and Substance

(609) 586-6902 Abuse Information Center
Intergroup of Northern NJ: Toll free: 1-800-784-6776
(908) 687-8566
New Jersey Association of Mental
www.aa.org Health and Addiction Agencies,
Inc.
Intoxicated Driving Program 3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 35
Call Center: Mercerville, NJ 08619
(609) 815-3100 (609) 838-5488
Fax: (609) 838-5489
AL-ANON Adult Children &
Family Group ALA-TEEN www.njamhaa.org
North Jersey:
(973) 744-8686
www.northjerseyal-anon.org
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Chapter 16:
Personal Care Assistant Services and
Resources for Caregivers
Personal Care Assistant Service (PCA)
PCA services are non-emergent, on-going health related tasks performed by
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qualified staff in an eligible NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) member’s home. The
purpose of the program is to accommodate long-term/chronic or maintenance
health care by providing assistance with activities of daily living and household
duties essential to the individual’s health and comfort. The number of hours
authorized is based upon medical necessity, as determined by a nursing assessment.
To apply, contact your NJ FamilyCare Managed Care Organization (MCO).
See page 15.
Personal Preference Program (PPP)

The PPP offers an alternate way for individuals to receive their NJ FamilyCare Personal
Care Assistant (PCA) services. Using a self-directed model, this program enables
eligible NJ FamilyCare recipients to direct and manage their PCA services rather than v
receiving traditional PCA agency services. To enroll, contact your NJ FamilyCare To apply for
Managed Care Organization (MCO) and ask to speak with a Care Manager. MLTSS:
See page 15.
Birth through
Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) age 20: Contact the
The Managed Long Term Services and Supports program (MLTSS) is a New Division of Disability
Jersey initiative intended to provide a better way to help seniors and individuals Services (DDS) at
with disabilities live at home for as long as possible. MLTSS also provides access 1-888-285-3036.
to private duty nursing services for children requiring a skilled level of care. The
program is designed to coordinate support services according to a participant’s 21 years or older:
needs. Participants will receive their primary, acute, behavioral, and long-term care Contact your
needs through a NJ FamilyCare MCO. MLTSS includes services such as: County Aging and
v Access to all NJ FamilyCare Plan A Benefits (see chapter 5) Disability Resource
v Care Management; Center (ADRC) or
v Home and Vehicle Modifications; your County Board
v Home Delivered Meals; of Social Services.
v Respite; See pages 127 and
v Personal Emergency Response Systems; 129, respectively,
v Mental Health and Addiction Services; for a listing of those
v Assisted Living; numbers by County.
v Community Residential Services;
v Nursing Home Care. v
For more information about MLTSS, visit:
www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/home/mltss.html
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Personal Care Assistant Services and Resources
for Caregivers
Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Provides frail individuals, age 55 and older, comprehensive medical and social
services coordinated and provided by a team of professionals in a community-
based center and in their homes, helping program participants delay or avoid
long-term nursing home care. To participate in PACE, an individual must be 55
years of age or older, require nursing home level of care but be able to live safely in
the community at time of enrollment with the services of PACE, and reside in the
service area of a PACE organization. You can leave a PACE program at any time.
Six PACE agencies are currently operating in New Jersey and you must live in their
coverage area to participate.
For more information, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/pace/
To apply, contact the PACE agency serving your area at the numbers listed
below:
PACE Centers:
LIFE St. Francis:
(609) 599-5433 (serving Mercer County and portions of Burlington County)
www.stfrancismedical.org/LIFE/Overview.aspx
Trinity Health LIFE New Jersey:
(856) 675-3675 (serving most of Camden County and portions of
Burlington County)
www.trinityhealthpace.org/th-life-new-jersey
Lutheran Senior LIFE:
Toll Free: 1-877-543-3188 (serving most of Hudson County)
www.lsmnj.org/how-we-help/senior-healthcare-retirement-living/
lutheran-senior-life-jersey-city/
Inspira LIFE:
Toll Free: 1-855-295-5433 (serving portions of Cumberland, Gloucester,
and Salem Counties)
www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/life-center
Beacon of LIFE:
(732) 592-3400 (serving Monmouth County)
www.beaconhss.com
AtlantiCare LIFE Connection:
(609) 572-8588 (Serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties)
www.atlanticare.org/services/life-connection/services
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The Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)

The PASP is a personal care assistance program for individuals with permanent
physical disabilities who are capable of directing their own services. The program
provides up to 40 hours per week of routine, non-medical personal care assistance
to adults ages 18 and above, who are employed, preparing for employment
(attending school or other training) or engaged in volunteer work. Personal
assistants help with personal care tasks including, but not limited to: bathing,
dressing, eating, grooming, meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping,
driving or using public transportation. Eligibility is open to all who meet the above
criteria, regardless of earnings, but there is a cost share based on income. To apply,
contact your county PASP Coordinator. For more information and County
Coordinator contact information, visit: nj.gov/humanservices/dds/services/
pasp/
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Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)

Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) is a program that provides
in-home services to seniors, age 60 and over, who require a nursing facility level
of care but wish to remain in their homes. JACC includes an array of services
designed to supplement the assistance given by the individual’s existing network of
family caregivers. Qualified individuals may have the opportunity to hire their own
eligible family, friends, or neighbors to provide the care they need. By designing
service plans uniquely tailored to the individual, JACC works to enhance the
individual’s community care options. JACC also strengthens the ability of caregivers
to continue in their vital role as primary support providers. Services available
through JACC include the following: care management, personal care assistance,
caregiver relief (respite), home modifications, special medical equipment and
supplies, chore services, personal emergency response system, home delivered
meal services, social adult day care, and transportation. JACC has a monthly co-
pay based on the participant’s (and spouse’s) income.
Individuals eligible for this program must:

v require a nursing facility level of care, but wish to remain at home
v not participate in other services that provide this type of care
v meet financial guidelines for income and assets:
l countable monthly income that is no more than 365% of the Federal
Poverty Level ($4,134 for individuals and $5,569 for a couple in 2022)
and
l countable resources at or below $40,000 for an individual or $60,000
for a couple
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/jacc/
To apply, please contact your County Aging and Disability Resource
Connection (ADRC). See Appendix 3.
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Statewide Respite Care Program

This program offers services to individuals needing care so as to provide a break
(“respite”) to unpaid caregivers. Services can include adult day care, home care,
companion services, campership, or a short stay in a facility. There is a caregiver
directed option, which allows the caregiver to pay for and be reimbursed for
services or items that make caregiving easier. There are cost shares from 0% to
25% of the cost of care.

v live in the community and require daily, basic care that is currently being
provided by unpaid caregivers such as a spouse, family members or friends
v meet financial guidelines for income and assets. There may be a co-pay
based on income.
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/srcp/
To apply, please contact your county AAA/ADRC. See Appendix 3.
Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services Program (AADSP)

This program gives a break (respite) to unpaid caregivers who are caring for
a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, such as dementia, by
subsidizing adult day care at participating day centers. The day centers provide
higher staffing ratios and dementia-specific care. There are co-pays based on
income.

v have a qualifying diagnosis that includes permanent and progressive
dementia
v live in the community and require daily, basic care that is currently being
provided by unpaid caregivers such as a spouse, family members or
friends
v meet financial guidelines for income and assets. There may be a co-pay
based on income.
For more information, please visit:
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/aads/
To apply, call your County AAA/ADRC. See Appendix 3.
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Older Americans Act Funded Programs

This Division of Aging Services administers programs funded through the Older
Americans Act. Services vary depending on county and consist of things like:
home delivered meals, congregate nutrition programs, information and assistance,
and screening for benefits. Some counties may have light home repair services
or “handy man” services available. Eligibility for these programs is not based on
income. Most programs are for individuals in need, age 60 and older, but some
services are also available to caregivers of any age and to grandparents age 55 or
older. To learn what services your county has available, call your County
AAA/ADRC. See Appendix 3.
Other Resources for Caregiver Support

Care2Caregivers Program
Care2Caregivers is a peer-lead support program for those providing care for
a family member or friend diagnosed with dementia.
Toll free1-800-424-2494
www.care2caregivers.com
The Caregiver Action Network (CAN)

The Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading family caregiver
organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than
65 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions,
disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum
of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with special needs,
to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing
with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s
disease. CAN (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association) is a non-
profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family
caregivers across the country free of charge.
(202) 454-3970
Toll free 1-855-227-3640
www.caregiveraction.org
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit
organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends
providing long-term care at home. Long recognized as a pioneer in health
services, FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to
support and sustain caregivers.
Toll free 1-800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
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American Healthcare Association (AHCA)

AHCA is the Nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care
providers. They advocate for quality care and services for individuals who
are frail, elderly, and/or have disabilities. AHCA members provide essential
care to approximately one million individuals in over 13,500 not-for-profit
and proprietary member facilities.
(202) 842-4444 v
www.ahcancal.org Find a Long Term
Care Facility:
Wellspouse Association healthapps.state.

The Well Spouse Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization, nj.us/facilities/
advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for those with fsSearch.aspx
chronic illnesses or disabilities. The agency offers peer to peer support and
educates health care professionals and the general public about the special Find Hospitals,
challenges and unique issues “well” spouses face every day. Ambulatory Care,
and other Acute
(732) 577-8899 Care Facilities:
www.wellspouse.org
healthapps.state.
nj.us/facilities/
National Alliance for Caregiving acSearch.aspx
Established in 1996, the National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit
coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving. v
Alliance members include grassroots organizations, professional associations,
service organizations, disease-specific organizations, a government agency,
and corporations.
Email: info@caregiving.org
www.caregiving.org
Safe Care Cam Program

The “Safe Care Cam” program makes micro-surveillance cameras available
for free 30-day loans to anyone who suspects their loved one is being
abused or neglected by home health aides or other in-home caregivers.
For more information, call the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Toll free 1-800-242-5846 or (973) 504-6375
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Fraud Prevention
NJ Long Term Care Ombudsman (NJLTCO)
The NJLTCO is responsible for securing, preserving, and promoting the health,
safety, and welfare of New Jersey’s elderly population, through investigations
of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; legislative and regulatory advocacy; policy
work; and education and outreach.
P.O. Box 852

1-877-582-6995
www.state.nj.us/ooie/
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)

Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries,
their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud,
errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
219C Blackhorse Lane

(732) 777-1940
Hotline: 1-877-767-4359
seniormedicarepatrolnj.org/
Other Anti-fraud Resources

l The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is charged with
protecting the public from fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation in the sale of
goods and services. Report allegations to 1-800-242-5846,
1-877-746-7850 or visit their website www.njconsumeraffairs.gov.
l The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to prevent

fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to help consumers
to spot, stop, and avoid them. To find information or file a complaint,
visit their website at www.ftc.gov or call 1-877-382-4357.
l National Consumer League’s Fraud Center has a website where you

can file a complaint on-line at www.fraud.org.
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Chapter 17:
Services for Individuals with Physical
Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury
Established in 1997 within the NJ Department of Human Services, the Division of
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Disability Services (DDS) serves as the lead state agency representing the interests
of individuals with disabilities by providing information and support to enhance v
health, education, employment, recreation and social engagement. Through
partnerships with other state and local agencies, DDS ensures representation in Need assistance
policy and decision-making to improve access, equity and inclusion. DDS serves all navigating disability-
individuals with disabilities, statewide. related services in NJ?
How We Help:
Contact a DDS I & R
v Information and Referral Services (I & R)
Through a toll-free hotline, nationally certified Information and Referral Specialist today:
Specialists (I & R Specialists) are available during regular business hours, Monday 1-888-285-3036
through Friday, to: Email: dhsco-dds-
l assist NJ residents with disabilities in navigating and accessing community information@dhs.
supports; nj.gov.
l provide information and technical assistance for NJ ABLE and NJ WorkAbility
(see pages 7 and 31);
l initiate Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) enrollment for v
children and young adults, 20 years old and younger (see page 63);
l create and distribute publications, such as New Jersey Resources and the
NJ Guide to Accessible Parking; and
l attend public events throughout the state to provide information and answer
questions.
v Traumatic Brain Injury Fund (TBI FUND)
The TBI Fund provides services and supports to New Jersey residents of any
age, who have a traumatic brain injury.
The Fund aims to foster independence and maximize quality of life when
insurance, personal resources, and/or public programs are unavailable to meet
those needs.
Services include, but are not limited to: companion; personal care; household
management; assistive technology; physical/occupational therapies; cognitive
rehabilitation therapy; home/vehicle modifications.
A portion of the Fund is used to support public education, outreach, and
prevention strategies related to TBI.
An eligible applicant must be a NJ resident for at least 90 days prior to the
application date, have liquid assets less than $100,000, and have a medically
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Services for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
and Traumatic Brain Injury
v Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)

The PASP is a personal care assistance program for individuals with permanent
v physical disabilities who are capable of directing their own services. The program
DDS provides up to 40 hours per week of routine, non-medical personal care assistance
Communications to adults ages 18 and above, who are employed, preparing for employment
To stay current with (attending school or other training) or engaged in volunteer work. Personal
the latest information assistants help with personal care tasks including, but not limited to: bathing,
from DDS, subscribe dressing, eating, grooming, meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, driving
to our listserv, DDS or using public transportation. Eligibility is open to all who meet the above criteria,
Communications,
regardless of earnings, but there is a cost share based on income.
on our homepage The PASP is administered through County offices with oversight and funding
at: www.nj.gov/ provided by the DDS. See more on page 65.
humanservices/dds/
home/index.html v Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program (IHC)
The Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant Program provides funding to
communities and organizations in New Jersey to promote inclusive practices
v through policy, systems and environmental change that support the health and
well-being of individuals with disabilities in the communities where they live.
For more information, visit: www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/services/ihc/
v Disability Health and Wellness Initiatives

DDS aims to promote healthy living and prevention of secondary conditions
for people with disabilities and create healthier, more inclusive communities
through policy, systems and environmental changes. See more on page 119.

For more information regarding services provided by DDS and to
access electronic versions of our publications, visit:
www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/home/index.html
To request printed copies of our publications, email us at:

dds.publications@dhs.nj.gov
NJ Division of Disability Services (DDS)

PO Box 705
11A Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
1-888-285-3036
Email: DHSCO-DDS-Information@dhs.nj.gov
www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/home/index.html
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Chapter 18:
Services for Individuals with
Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities
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v
A developmental disability is a chronic physical or intellectual In New Jersey,
disability, or a combination thereof, that: services for individuals
with intellectual/
v manifests before age 21; developmental
v is permanent; disabilities (I/DD)
v substantially limits an individual’s ability to complete activities in at least are categorized into
three of the following life activities: children services or
l self-care; adult services:
l learning;
l mobility;
Services for Children
l communication;
with I/DD:
l self-direction;
(Birth-age 21):
l economic self-sufficiency; are administered
l the ability to live independently.
through the NJ
Children’s System of
v reflects the need for a combination and sequence of special
Care (CSOC), under
interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment, or other services that
the Department of
are lifelong or extended and individually planned and coordinated. Children and Families,
through PerformCare.
See page 74.
Some Examples of developmental disabilities are: Services for Adults

Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Muscular with I/DD: (21 and
Dystrophy. However, it’s important to remember that the definition of a older):
developmental disability is not based on diagnosis alone. It’s dependent upon the are administered
age at which the disability occurred and the effect on one’s long-term abilities through the Division
to complete activities of daily living. Therefore, injuries to the brain or spinal of Developmental
cord incurred before the age of 21 may also qualify as developmental disabilities Disabilities (DDD).
provided they are permanent and effect an individual’s ability to complete day-to- See page 75.
day tasks in three or more areas of life activity.
v
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Services for Individuals with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities
PerformCare
Toll-free: 1-877-652-7624 (24/7 access)
www.performcarenj.org
Through the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC), PerformCare

administers the publicly funded developmental disability service delivery system for
children and youth up to age 21. PerformCare is also the single point of access to
behavioral health and substance use treatment services for New Jersey youth up to
the age of 21. For more information on those services, see chapter 15.
The service system for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
is designed to help families meet the needs of children with I/DDs that are not
being met through school-related services, medical services reimbursable by health
insurance, or by other existing supports or services. Services through this program
are administered based upon level of care and the availability of funds.*
See more about early intervention and educational entitlement services in
chapter 11.
Services through PerformCare include the following:

Family Support Services (FSS): FSS services provide caregiver relief (Respite),
assistive technology, home and vehicle modifications, and assistance with summer
camp during summer breaks from school.
Connection with local Care Management Organizations (CMOs): CMOs
are agencies that provide a full range of treatment and support services to children
with the most complex needs. They work with child-family teams to develop
individualized service plans. The CMO’s goals are to keep children in their homes,
schools and communities.
Out of Home (OOH) services and supports: provide out-of-home treatment
for youth who are not able to safely be cared for at home. If a youth or young
adult (under age 21) requires OOH Treatment, PerformCare will work with the
family’s Care Management Organization (CMO) to identify the least restrictive
type of treatment setting to best meet a child’s identified needs.
To access developmental disability services for children: an application for
developmental disability determination of eligibility must be submitted.
v For children under the age of 18 (although services are provided until
age 21), the application must be submitted to PerformCare. Applications
can be completed online through a secure portal or are available to download
* Under the direction of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD), the
Regional Family Support Planning Councils assist the Children’s System of Care in the allocation of
funding for family support services by making recommendations based on input they receive from
74 families. See chapter 13 for additional information about those organizations.
and complete by hand at: www.performcarenj.org/families/disability/

determination-eligibility.aspx or you can call PerformCare at
1-877-652-7624.
v For children 18 and older, applications for access to developmental disability v

services can be submitted to the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), DDD Services
but services will continue to be provided through PerformCare until the age of Available (Based
21, at which time the eligible individual will transition to DDD. An application on Individual’s
for an individual age 18 and older can be obtained on the DDD website at: Assessed Needs)
www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/individuals/applyservices/ or by calling Assistive Technology
v
a DDD Intake worker at the DDD Community Services Office that Behavioral Supports
v
serves the county where the individual lives. See page 76 for a list of Career Planning
v
DDD offices. Cognitive
v
Rehabilitation
Community Based
v
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports
Community Inclusion
v
DDD Central Office
Services
222 South Warren St. (PO Box 726) Trenton, NJ 08625-0726 Community Transition
v
Phone: (609) 633.1482 Services
Toll Free: 1-800-832-9173 Day Habilitation
v
Environmental
v
Modifications
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is the state agency that ensures Goods & Services
v
New Jersey adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) age 21 and Individual Supports
v
older receive quality services to support them in living, working, and participating Interpreter Services
v
Natural Supports
v
in their communities. The DDD partners with community-based support
Training
coordination and service provider agencies to expand opportunities for adults with
Occupational Therapy
v
I/DD to live as independently as possible, exercise their right to make choices, Personal Emergency
v
and reach their goals. A wide array of day and residential services (see panel to Response System
the right) are available to eligible individuals who meet the functional criteria for Physical Therapy
v
an intellectual/developmental disability and are eligible for Medicaid. To talk with a Prevocational Training
v
DDD intake worker or request to have an Application for Eligibility mailed to you, Respite
v
contact the DDD Community Services Office that serves the county where the Speech, Language, and
v
individual lives. See page 76. Hearing Therapy
Support Coordination
v
The Application for Eligibility is also available on the DDD website, Supported
v
www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/individuals/applyservices/ . Employment
Supports Brokerage
v
Transportation
v
Vehicle Modifications
v
v
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Developmental Disabilities
DDD Community Services Offices

Morris, Sussex, Warren Flanders Office:
1-B Laurel Drive
Flanders, NJ 07836
(973) 927-2600
Bergen, Hudson, Passaic Paterson Office:
100 Hamilton Plaza, 7th Floor
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 977-4004
Essex Newark Office:
153 Halsey St., 2nd FL
PO Box 47013
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 693-5080
Union, Somerset Plainfield Office:
110 East 5th St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 226-7800
Ocean, Monmouth Freehold Office:
Juniper Plaza, Suite 1-J
3499 Route 9 North
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 863-4500
Hunterdon, Mercer, Trenton Office:
Middlesex 11A Quakerbridge Plaza
PO Box 705 Trenton NJ 08625
1-800-832-9173
Atlantic, Cape May, Mays Landing Office:

Cumberland, Salem 5218 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 205
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-5200
Burlington, Camden, Voorhees Office:
Gloucester 2 Echelon Plaza,
221 Laurel Rd., Suite 210
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 770-5900
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Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or

Developmental Disabilities And Their Families
The Office was established by the State Legislature in December 2017 to serve
individuals and their families – to help make sure that they get the services and
supports they need and deserve. Appointed by the Governor and housed within
the Department of Treasury, the Ombudsman serves as the administration’s lead
advocate and ally for New Jersey residents with intellectual or developmental
disabilities of all ages and their families. The Ombudsman provides guidance
and assistance for individuals and families who are having difficulty receiving the
services they need and works closely with other government officials to resolve
issues, to identify patterns of complaints regarding rights and services of individuals
with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and to recommend strategies for
improvements.
Paul Aronsohn, Ombudsman
PO Box 205
Trenton, NJ 08625
Email: Paul.Aronsohn@treas.nj.gov
Phone: (609) 984-7764
www.disabilityombudsman.nj.gov/
The Stephen Komninos’ Law was enacted on May 1, 2018 to strengthen

protections for adults with developmental disabilities. The law provides
additional opportunities for the Department of Human Services and service
providers to advance health, safety and well-being of the individuals who
receive our services. Recognizing the important role of guardians and family
members in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities, the law
enhances communications between providers, guardians and families, and
strengthens safety and reporting practices.
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/home/skl.html
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Chapter 19:
Services for Blind, Visually Impaired
and Deaf-Blind Individuals
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)
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153 Halsey St, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 47017
Newark, NJ 07101-47017
Phone: (973) 648-3333
Toll Free: 1-877-685-8878
E-mail: askcbvi@dhs.nj.gov
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi
The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) provides education,
employment, independent living and eye health services to individuals who
are blind or visually impaired, their families, caregivers and the community.
Programs are designed to enable individuals to gain independence and include
orientation and mobility, braille instruction, and vocational rehabilitation.
Eligibility: available to all blind or visually impaired NJ residents experiencing

vision loss that is affecting their daily life activities.
Visually Impaired means that an individual’s vision is 20/70 or less in the
better eye. (The person sees at 20 feet what a normally sighted person sees
at 70 feet.)
Legally Blind means that an individual’s vision is 20/200 or less in the better
eye. (The person sees at 20 feet what a normally sighted person sees at 200
feet.) Also, an individual is considered legally blind if they have a restricted
visual field limited to 20 degrees or less. (The person sees 20 degrees of all
the objects in his or her field of vision when a normally sighted person would
see 180 degrees.)
To apply or refer someone for services call 1-877-685-8878 or
(973) 648-3333 or a regional service office. See page 85.
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CBVI Services and Programs

Educational Services: to students who are blind or visually impaired from birth
through high school.
Infant services are provided by CBVI to infants and toddlers (birth through
2 years)
In collaboration with the lead early intervention services providers within the New
Jersey Early Intervention System, CBVI provides assessment and support services
for infant/toddlers with vision loss, and consults with families and developmental
instructors regarding all issues related to the early development and conceptual
learning of blind and visually impaired babies. Services are free of charge to the
families, and are provided in the child’s natural environment (usually the home)
with their primary caregivers.
School-based services (preschool through high school)

Provides specialized instruction, materials, technology, and other accommodations
for students who are blind or visually impaired to succeed in school. These
services are based upon each student’s individual needs and are free of charge
to students and their families regardless of family income. Services may include:
Counseling and training for families; services for children who are deaf-blind or
who have multiple disabilities; literacy enhancement; tutoring in special areas; and
assistance with adaptive equipment, accessible textbooks, reading materials and
other teaching aids from the Meyer Instructional Resource Center.
Students can be referred at any time in their school careers by the family, school
personnel, medical professionals, or social services providers.
The SHARP Program

SHARP is a summer program that enables students with vision loss, ages six
through thirteen, to acquire and practice blindness skills in the areas of Braille,
assistive technology, and independent living, including orientation and mobility.
During the summer, students can attend the SHARP program, through hands-on
and community field trips, experience, and practice.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Provides vocational training and counseling specifically designed to assist individuals
who are blind, visually-impaired, or deaf-blind to prepare for, secure, retain, or
advance in employment that is consistent with their strengths, skills, and interests.
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The scope of Vocational Rehabilitation Services includes:

v Assessment for determining eligibility and VR needs by qualified personnel;
v VR counseling and guidance, including information and support services
to assist an individual in exercising informed choice, including referral and
services from other agencies;
v Physical and mental restoration services;
v Vocational and other training services;
v Maintenance and transportation related to the rendering of any VR services;
v Vocational rehabilitation services to family members to assist in achieving
the employment goal for an individual with a disability, e.g., family
counseling;
v Interpreter services, including sign language and oral interpreter services,
for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and tactile interpreting
services for individuals who are deaf-blind;
v Independent living skills instruction including personal and home
management;
v Orientation and mobility services to instruct in methods of independent
community travel;
v Services to assist students to transition from school to work;
v Job-related services, including job search and placement assistance, job
retention services, follow-up services, and follow-along services;
v Supported employment services;
v Personal assistance services, including reader services;
v Occupational licenses, tools, equipment, initial stocks, and supplies;
v Technical assistance to individuals who are pursuing self-employment;
v Rehabilitation technology services and devices; and
v Post-employment services, i.e., short term services required to keep a job.
v Pre-Employment Transition Services: Transition services are available to

eligible students with disabilities, ages 14 to 21, and include: job exploration
counseling, work-based learning experiences, workplace readiness training,
instruction in self-advocacy, and counseling on post-secondary enrollment
opportunities. These transition programs include:
v Life 101: a two-week summer, residential program for ninth and tenth
grade students. The program is comprised of interactive and community-
based activities, focused on career exploration, independent living skills, and
post-secondary education.
v EDGE (Employment, Development, Guidance, and Engagement) 1.0:

helps prepare blind and vision-impaired high school students receiving
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transition services to become successful professionals. Students attend

monthly workshops to develop their professional, self-advocacy, and
independent living skills. Additionally, students attend community
trips to socialize with other blind peers, build life skills, and learn
about opportunities to find employment or become more involved in
extracurricular activities.
v EDGE (Employment, Development, Guidance, and Engagement) 2.0:

serves college undergraduates who are blind and vision-impaired. Students
learn how to maximize their college experience through individualized
plans that addresses barriers on campus, sets academic and social goals, and
campus and community engagement. Students have career development
plans that provide a map to graduation and a guide to careers in their fields
of interest. In addition, students participate in campus visits with a career
advisor, monthly mentor conversations, and peer meetings with career-
centered activities. Using each of these resources and a career-focused
approach, students enhance their ability to become employed competitively
in their field of choice.
v The CBVI College Preparation Experience (CPE): is an integrated

part of The College of New Jersey’s pre-College Program. This is a credit-
bearing program for rising high school juniors and seniors. The program
helps prepare students for college through college-level coursework,
community engaged learning, and college-based workshops. The CPE
includes a two-week Orientation program in which students have the
opportunity to practice blindness skills and college-readiness skills on
TCNJ’s campus. This includes learning to navigate a college campus,
practicing time-management, and beginning the process of writing essays
for the college application process.
v The Work Skills Preparation Program (WSP): is a pre-employment

transition program for high school students (ages 16-21) who are blind
and vision-impaired with additional disabilities, who would benefit from an
employment outcome upon completion of high school. Students practice
functional academic skills, employment skills, and independent living skills in
both classroom-based and community-based settings.
The Youth Employment Solutions (YES) Program:

Provides job coaching and job development services to individuals 18-25 years old
in partnership with TCNJ.
Assistive Technology Support:

Assists consumers in gaining direct access to computer equipment and other
technology through a comprehensive assessment of skill and accessibility needs.
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The purpose of the unit is to minimize barriers and enable individuals to have more
efficient professional or academic lives Regional Technology Assistance Centers
(RTACs) are located in Newark, Freehold, Cherry Hill, Atlantic City, Trenton, and
New Brunswick.
Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC): offers vocational rehabilitation,

employment services, and independent living skills training to blind, deaf-blind, and
visually-impaired individuals. Individuals 18 years or older who are blind or visually v
impaired, have exited from their secondary school program, and want to learn the For information
independent living skills that will enable them to be integrated into their community on vision care
may be eligible. The program is customized for each consumer, free of charge, and assistance, see
can range in duration from approximately 2 weeks to 20 weeks or more. pages 21-22.
Business Enterprises New Jersey (BENJ): CBVI is the State Licensing
Agency (SLA) for the Federal Randolph-Sheppard program. BENJ, directly
v
oversees New Jersey’s Randolph Sheppard program. This program enables
individuals who are blind to manage their own businesses, including: vending
machines, newspaper stands, snack bars, and full service cafeterias. Individuals who
wish to enter BENJ are required to: be at least 18 years of age, be legally blind,
have a high school diploma (or GED), pass a background check, be registered to
receive CBVI vocational rehabilitation services, and be a United States citizen.
Business Relations Unit (BRU): provides services to both public and private
sector businesses in order to assist them with meeting their diversity initiatives in
hiring individuals with disabilities. The BRU partners with businesses to address
their needs, such as education and technical assistance on recruiting, hiring, and
retaining employees who are blind, deaf-blind, and visually-impaired.
Independent Living Skills:

Provides training designed to help people of any age who are blind or vision
impaired to adjust to their vision loss and gain the skills of daily living that they
need to lead a full and productive life. Provides assistance and in-home instruction
in the areas of daily living activities and home management; orientation and safe
independent travel within the home, community, work, and school environment;
child care training; training in braille and other communication methods; eye health
education; low-vision services and referral to community resources.
Assistive Support Programs for Independence Renewal and Education

(ASPIRE):
A state-wide network of peer support groups designed to provide individuals
who are living with vision loss the opportunity to gain the necessary coping skills,
information, and education needed to thrive. ASPIRE offers individuals with vision
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The Senior Hands-On Retreat Experience (SHORE):

Provides consumers age 55+ the opportunity to participate in a six-day retreat
that includes instruction in intensive independent living, travel, health and wellness,
assistive technology, communication, and self-advocacy skills. Consumers also
obtain information about, and/or participate in, coping with vision loss, community
integration, emergency preparedness, and leisure activity options. Some of
the specific activities/lessons covered include eye health and nutrition, diabetic
education, grocery shopping, kitchen safety, dining at restaurants, and music and
relaxation therapy.
Library Equal Access Program (LEAP):

Helps individuals age 55 and older with a change in vision to gain access and learn
how to utilize assistive technology. Equipment available includes computers (with
speech and magnification software), iPads, and a Closed Circuit Television System
(CCTV). The collaborative libraries are located in Mays Landing, South Orange,
East Brunswick, Cherry Hill, Hackensack, Toms River, Morris Township, and
Atlantic City. To sign up for classes, call the Talking Book & Braille Center at
1-800-792-8322, extension 812.
Project BEST (Better Eye Health Services and Treatment):

Provides vision screenings to save sight and restore vision whenever medically
possible and to identify eye disease in target populations that do not have access to
eye health care. It facilitates treatment through community providers and referrals
to emergency intervention when needed.
The Early Childhood Screening Program (Pre-School Vision Screenings)

helps identify impediments to education and eye disease specific to that age
group; the Migrant Worker Screening Program provides eye screening to
migrant workers who are uninsured or underinsured, and in collaboration with the
Department of Health, the Diabetic Eye Disease Detection Program, targets
populations with diagnosed Type II diabetes.
For a schedule of eye-screenings, visit:

www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/services/prevention/index.html
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Deaf-Blind Services
Provides transition and vocational rehabilitation services to individuals
with dual sensory impairments. A full range of services are provided to
assist individuals with hearing and vision loss to reach their highest level of
independence and prepare for, obtain, or retain employment.
iCanConnect NJ provides various types of assistive technology and

telecommunication devices to New Jersey residents who are both vision and
hearing impaired. Devices such as iPads, iPhones, Braille note takers, laptops,
screen readers, and adaptive software may be purchased for individuals meeting
the program’s eligibility requirements. Any New Jersey resident with combined
hearing and vision loss can reach out to see if they qualify for the iCanConnect
program to receive free technology to support distance communication. Program
guidelines can be found at www.icanconnect.org/see-if-you-qualify.
The Support Services Providers of New Jersey Program, or SSP-

NJ, is a consumer-driven program providing qualified trained professionals to
support and promote the independence of deaf-blind New Jersey residents.
SSPs provide visual and environmental information, as well as human guiding, to
acclimate the consumers to their environment so that they can make informed
decisions. The program supports consumers in a variety of activities such as post-
secondary education, household management, employment, health/well-being, and
community integration.
CBVI Service Centers

Northern Region Southern Region
Newark Service Center (NSC): Cherry Hill Service Center
153 Halsey St., 5th Floor, (CHSC):
Newark, NJ 07102 2201 Rt. 38 East, Suite 600,
(973) 648-2111 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Counties Served: Bergen, Essex, (856) 482-3700
Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Counties Served: Atlantic, Burlington,
Warren Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,
Gloucester, Mercer, and Salem
Central Region
Freehold Service Center (FSC): Atlantic City Service Center
100 Daniels Way, Satellite (ACSC):
Freehold, NJ 07728 1300 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floor
(732) 308-4001 Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 441-3074
Counties Served: Hunterdon,
Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean,
Somerset, and Union
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Other CBVI Locations

Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC):
130 Livingston Ave.,
(732) 937-6363
George F. Meyer Instructional Resource Center (TMC):

375 McCarter Hwy.,
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 648-2547
Business Enterprise New Jersey (BENJ):
130 Livingston Ave.,
(732) 418-3270
Additional Services Outside of CBVI

NJ State Library Talking Book The Center on Sensory and
and Braille Center (TBBC) Complex Disabilities
2300 Stuyvesant Avenue 2000 Pennington Road
Trenton, NJ 08618 Ewing, NJ 08628
1-800-792-8322 (609) 771-3083
www.njstatelib.org/talking-book- njcscd.tcnj.edu
braille-center/
Provides free, home-delivered National Federation of the
services to children, teens and adults Blind-NJ
who have difficulty reading standard 295 Broad Street
print or trouble holding a book. Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 421-7063
The Seeing Eye* www.nfbnj.org
10 Washington Valley Road
P.O. Box 375 NJ Council of the Blind, Inc.
Morristown, NJ 07963 242 Clay Street
(973) 539-4425 Trenton, NJ 08611
www.seeingeye.org (609) 375-6682
www.njcounciloftheblind.org
NJ Blind Citizens’ Association

18 Burlington Avenue
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-0878
* For more information on service animal www.njbca.org
organizations see chapter 23.
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St. Joseph’s School for the Beyond the Eyes, Inc.

Blind at Concordia P.O. Box 212
761 Summit Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079
Jersey City, NJ 07307 (973) 763-6308
(201) 876-5432 www.beyondtheeyes.info
www.schoolfortheblind.org
Blind Children’s Resource
St. Joseph’s Home for the Center
Blind 23 Alexander Avenue
537 Pavonia Avenue Madison, NJ 07940
Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-400-1101
(201) 653-8300 www.blindchildren.org
Association for the Multiple Learning Ally

Impaired Blind, Inc. 20 Roszel Road
35 Beaverson Blvd. Princeton, NJ 08540
Building #13 1-800-221-4792
Brick, New Jersey 08723 www.learningally.org
(732) 262-0082
www.amib.net NJ Cultural Access Network
(Audio-Description)
Vision Loss Alliance of NJ P.O. Box 124
155 Morris Ave, Suite 2 Allenhurst, NJ 07711
Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 250-6661
(973) 627-0055 info@njtheatrealliance.org
www.vlanj.org www.njtheatrealliance.org
Blind Center of the NJ Cape NJ Camp for Blind Children, Inc.

PO Box 624 27 Durham Rd.
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Rockaway, NJ 07866
(609) 231-4881 (973) 627-1113
www.campmarcella.org
Eyes Like Mine, Inc.
PO Box 10125
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 327-3035
www.eyeslikemine.org
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The Margaret Winchester Blind Athletes Inc.

Enrichment Center for the Blind P.O. Box 632
and Visually Impaired Wharton, NJ 07885
168 Sunny Slope Drive (678) 362-4560
Bridgeton, NJ 08302 www.blindathletes.org
(856) 451-5623
Association of Blind Athletes
John D. Young Memorial Lions of New Jersey (ABANJ)
Blind Center (Goalball, Beep Baseball, and Soccer)
100 Crestview Ave. (848) 459-5983
Absecon, NJ 08201 Email: abanjsecretary@gmail.com
(609) 677-1199
www.lionsblindcenter.org
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Chapter 20:
Services for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Individuals
Through education, advocacy and direct services, the Division of the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) works to eliminate barriers and
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promote increased accessibility to programs, services, and information v
to individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. DDHH maintains up- Division of the
to-date resources on hearing loss, and provides the following services: Deaf and Hard of
communication access referral, equipment distribution program,
Hearing
hearing aid programs, language acquisition and development services for
children ages 0-5, technical assistance, education and training, stakeholder PO Box 074
communications, and advocacy. Trenton, New Jersey
08625-0074
Equipment Distribution Program
Eligible residents may receive safety and telecommunication devices such as an Toll Free:
amplified telephone, captioned phone, visual smoke detector, and baby cry alert 1-800-792-8339 or
system, at no cost. Applicants must reside in New Jersey, have a hearing loss as (609) 588-2648
attested by a physician or audiologist, and a household income under $45,000.
www.state.nj.us/
Applications are available at:
humanservices/ddhh/
www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh/services/edp/
Communication Access Referral Services

The DDHH assists individuals and agencies in finding interpreters and captioning
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services. People or agencies in need of sign language interpreters or real-
time captioning may obtain assistance by calling DDHH at (609) 588-2648.
Lists of interpreters and captioning services are also available at:
www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh/services/caption/
Information, Referral and Case Management

Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in need of services can call for
information and referral assistance. In addition, a case manager fluent in American
Sign Language (ASL) can assist individuals by connecting them to services and
navigating through the system. The case manager often works as a liaison between
consumers and service providers. For assistance, please call DDHH:
Voice: (609) 588-2648
Videophone: (609) 503-4862
Email: DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov
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Assistive Communication Device Demonstration Center

Individuals who are deaf or experiencing hearing loss can visit our Assistive
Communication Device Demonstration Center located in Hamilton, NJ. The
center displays assistive communication devices and allows individuals to test
equipment so they can make informed decisions prior to purchasing such devices.
The devices on display include those in the Equipment Distribution Program
as well as other practical devices for home and office, such as door bells, alarm
clocks, video phones, amplified sound systems, and more. The Center is located at
the DDHH office in Hamilton NJ. Appointments can be made by calling 609-
588-2648 or via email at: DDHH.Communications2@dhs.nj.gov
Hearing Aid Programs

New Jersey Hearing Aid Project
New Jersey Residents who are 65 years of age or older, or disabled, and meet
income requirements are eligible to receive refurbished hearing aids through the
New Jersey Hearing Aid Project. Income eligibility is $38,769 if single; $45,270
if married. For more information on obtaining or donating a hearing aid,
please contact the DDHH toll free at 1-800-792-8339 or email:
DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov
Hearing Aid Assistance for the Aged and Disabled

The Hearing Aid Assistance for the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD) provides a $500
reimbursement for the purchase of a hearing aid.
You may be eligible for HAAAD if you meet the following requirements:
v You are age 65 or older or between ages 18 and 64 and receiving Social Security
Disability benefits; and
v Your income for 2022 is less than $38,769 if single or less than $45,270 if
married.
For more information, please go to: www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh/
services/hearingaid/haaad/
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Leveling the Playing Field

Families with deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind children ages 0-5 can receive
language acquisition and development services for the child in American Sign
Language. Research shows that the first five years of life are essential for language
learning. It is important for deaf and hard of hearing children to receive early language
input during this critical time period. Did you know that learning ASL will not hinder
a child’s ability to learn spoken language? Families can use ASL in conjunction with
spoken language development to ensure early language acquisition and development.
DDHH will screen ASL Associate candidates and assign them to a Childcare Resource
& Referral (CCR&R) center near you. Associates will work with your child up to 25
hours a week in providing a language model. For more information, please call
(609) 588-2648 or email DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sensitivity Training

The New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers on-site sensitivity
training that covers various topics including how to provide equal communication
access in services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. DDHH presentations
are two hours in length and can be modified to fit scheduling needs. Our goal is
to provide education so deaf and hard of hearing individuals have equal access to
your services. DDHH trainings have benefited businesses, social services agencies,
government entities, educational institutions, hospitals and many other organizations.
Trainings are provided at no cost. For more information about our training
options, please email at DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov
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Outside of DDHH
Accessible Communication
New Jersey Relay
A free service administered by the NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
in collaboration with Sprint, to ensure equal communication access to
telephone service for people who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing, or
speech disabled. The service allows callers to communicate with standard
(voice) telephone users through specially trained Relay Operators (OPR).
Dial 711 to use NJ Relay.
Communication Options Available Through NJ Relay

Text Telephone Relay (TTY)
Allows individuals using a TTY to type their conversation to the OPR,
who then reads the typed conversation to a standard telephone user. TTY
equipment is also available with braille or large visual displays for individuals
who are visually impaired.
Hearing Carry-Over (HCO)
Allows a speech disabled person with hearing capabilities to listen to a
standard telephone user and type his/her conversation to the OPR, who will
voice the message to the standard telephone user.
Relay Conference Captioning (RCC)
Enables individuals to participate in meetings, phone calls, videoconferences
and multi-party conference calls using live, real-time text streamed to a
computer connected to the Internet.
Captioned Telephones (CapTel), Web CapTel, Wireless CapTel

Allows users to listen, speak directly to the caller, and read captions of the
caller’s response either through a captioned telephone device (CapTel), via
a computer with internet access (Web CapTel), or wirelessly using a mobile
device. Spanish translation is available.
For additional information, contact the NJ Division of the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing at 609-588-2648 or visit www.njrelay.com.
Other Communication Options

Video Relay Service (VRS)
Enables individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and who use sign
language to communicate via a qualified sign language interpreter. VRS
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can be accessed using any device equipped with a front facing camera or
webcam and a high speed internet connection. The interpreter facilitates
the conversation in sign language with the VRS user and by voice to standard
telephone users.
Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay)

Enables individuals to use any device connected to the internet to type their
conversation to an OPR who then reads the conversation to a standard
telephone user. Spanish translation is also available.
Early Detection:
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI)
Ensures that all New Jersey children receive timely and appropriate
screening, diagnosis, and intervention for hearing loss. The New Jersey
EDHI program provides insight and technical assistance to birthing facilities;
provides education about newborn hearing screening, diagnosis, and
intervention to families and health care providers; and the establishment
of a confidential registry and tracking system to ensure children are
screened, have appropriate follow-up and are linked to services. For more
information, visit: www.nj.gov/health/fhs/nbs/ehdi/
Department of Health
PO Box 364
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Voice: (609) 292-5676
Voice/TTY: (609) 984-1343
Email: EHDI@doh.nj.gov
New Jersey Specialized Child Study Team (NJSCST)

Provides evaluation, education and diagnostic services for children age
three through twenty-one with a confirmed or suspected hearing loss who
utilize varied communication modalities including speech, sign language, or a
combination.
PO Box 500
200 Riverview Plaza
(609) 376-9091
www.nj.gov/education/specialed/deaf/resources/
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Advocacy
SPAN EHDI Mentoring & Family Engagement Project
In this role, SPAN supports the development of statewide programs and
systems of care that ensure that children who are deaf or hard of hearing
are identified through newborn and infant hearing screening. SPAN’s
Deaf Mentor Program offers ASL Deaf Mentors who will provide ASL
instruction, teach families about Deaf Culture and introduce them to
the Deaf Community and Snapshots Deaf Mentors who will meet with
families to answer questions about growing up with hearing loss.
For more information, visit: www.spanadvocacy.org/programs/ehdi/
NJ Deaf Advocacy Project

This organization provides culturally sensitive advocacy, education and
supportive services to those impacted by domestic and/or sexual violence
in the Deaf community.
For more information, visit: deafadvocacyproject.org
VP: 609-528-7216
Text: 609-619-1888 (24/7)
DAP@njcedv.org
Employment:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ Deaf Language
Specialists
DVR employs Deaf Language Specialists, also known as Rehabilitation
Counselors for the deaf, to cover all 21 counties who provide direct
vocational counseling to DVRS consumers whose primary language is
American Sign Language (ASL). For more information and to find
your local deaf language specialist, visit: careerconnections.nj.gov/
careerconnections/plan/foryou/disable/hearing_and_visual_services.shtml
Mental Health Related Services:

ACCESS Deaf Services
Behavioral health services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Services are provided by licensed social workers who are fluent in ASL
and have experience in working with the diagnostic and treatment
challenges present in this population. For more information, visit:
www.stjosephshealth.org/clinical-focuses/behavioral-health-services/
item/1328-access
Voice: 973-754-5595
VP: 973-870-0683
Email: uckarc@sjhmc.org
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Center For Family Services

Recovery Network for Deaf, Hard of Hearing,
and Hearing Loss
The Recovery Network for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing outpatient
program provides services to individuals experiencing substance use
disorders who are Deaf, hard of hearing or who have hearing loss. All
services are provided by staff that are fluent in American Sign Language
(ASL) and culturally sensitive to the Deaf community.
The program provides outpatient level of care that includes family
sessions, group, and individual counseling.
Phone: 1-877-922-2377
Email: access@centerffs.org
www.centerffs.org/our-services/addiction-and-recovery/recovery-
network-deaf-hard-hearing-and-hearing-loss
Signs of Sobriety, Inc. (SOS)

Signs of Sobriety, Inc. (SOS), located in Ewing, New Jersey, has been
providing support for substance abuse recovery services to New
Jersey’s deaf and hard of hearing residents since 1987. Our services
have included interpreting and communication access for Twelve Step
Meetings throughout the state, recovery retreat, and recreational events
such as SoberCamp and Sober holiday celebrations, individual and
family counseling, support groups, community education classes, and
information and referral.
100 Scotch Rd, 2nd floor

Ewing, NJ 08628
Voice: (609) 643-5604
VP: (609) 882-7677
www.sosnj.org
Other Hearing Aid Resources

Grace’s Law
New Jersey’s Grace’s law requires limited insurance coverage for
children’s hearing aids. Your health benefits plan may or may not be
subject to the requirements of Grace’s Law.
For more information, please visit: nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh/
assets/documents/Graces-Law_booklet.pdf
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Chapter 21:
Veterans Services
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces may be eligible for a range
of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA). Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon honorable
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discharge from active military service, while some benefits require
wartime service.
Veterans enrolled in the VA’s health care system are eligible to receive health care
services, personal care assistance, medications and other services. Veterans must
have a service-connected disability or meet income requirements to enroll.
Veterans are also eligible for various services through the VA such as home loans,
gravestone markers, funeral plots at no cost when buried at a military cemetery
or reimbursement for plots purchased in other cemeteries, educational loans
through the GI Bill, vocational rehabilitation and employment services, disability
compensation, pensions, life insurance, and survivor’s benefits.
Veterans Services Organizations (VSOs)

Through a network of regional VSOs, the New Jersey Division of Military and
Veterans Affairs’ Bureau of Veterans Benefits provides state veterans and their
dependents with information and guidance in filing claims. Trained veterans service
officers also assist veterans with applying for services offered by federal, state,
county or local veterans offices, such as employment, housing, education, and
medical services.
State Operated VSOs

Funded by the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, trained service
officers connect clients to state and federal services offered by the Veterans
Administration. www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/vso/
Veteran Organization Operated VSOs

These organizations have trained volunteers that operate as service officers.
Because these service officers are members of various veteran organizations, they
can offer first-hand knowledge of services and benefits.
www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/vso/
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County Operated VSOs

Funded by local county governments, these offices, while similar to the state-
operated VSO, can also offer services tailored to the individual county, and on a
state or federal level. These VSOs can offer more of a face-to-face service with
the public because they typically have more service officers on hand to assist.
www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/vso/
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Veterans Hotlines
Benefit Hotline:
1-888-8NJ-VETS (1-888-865-8387)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Vets4Warriors:
1-855-VET-TALK (1-855-838-8255)
NJ Vet2Vet:
1-866-VETS-NJ4 (1-866-838-7654)
Vet Center Combat Call Center:

1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)
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Chapter 22:
Guardianship
What is guardianship?
Guardianship is the appointment of a person or agency by a court to
exercise control over part, or all, of another individual’s person and/
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or property. The guardian is the person or agency appointed by a court to
make personal decisions for an individual who is incapable of making some or
any decisions independently. The person who lacks capacity is referred to as
the “alleged incapacitated person” until a guardian is appointed by the court.
Thereafter, the incapacitated person is referred to as the “individual receiving
guardianship services.” Many individuals with developmental disabilities are capable
of making their own decisions with appropriate support and advice, and do not
need a guardian.
What types of guardianship are there?

The two types of guardianships involve guardianship of property and guardianship
of a person. Many times both types are required to protect an individual receiving
guardianship services, but sometimes only one type is necessary.
The guardian of the property has a duty to locate and marshal the assets of the
individual receiving guardianship services. This includes all assets such as bank
accounts, stocks, personal property and real estate. The guardian is required to
file an initial inventory and to swear that it is accurate and complete. The assets
are placed in the name of the guardian. It is the responsibility of the guardian to
ensure that all assets are safeguarded and spent appropriately. Annual accountings
are required to be filed with the court for review and are subject to the court’s
approval.
The guardianship of the person is appointed to watch over and make major life
decisions for the individual receiving guardianship services until the reason for
incapacity no longer exists and the court has deemed the person as capable. The
guardian of the person makes decisions affecting everything from the individual
receiving guardianship services’ residence, visitation, medical care, socialization,
travel and other areas of their life. Guardians of the person are required to file
annual reports with the court to inform as to the status and well-being of the
individual receiving guardianship services.
What’s the difference between full and limited

guardianship?
Generally, a court will consider delegating an individual’s decision-making rights in
the following areas: residential, vocational, medical, financial, educational and legal.
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In a plenary, or full, guardianship, all of these rights are delegated to the guardian
and no rights are reserved to the individual receiving guardianship services. In a
limited guardianship, some delegable rights are delegated to the guardian while the
individual receiving guardianship services reserves other rights.
What is the role of the guardian?

All guardians are responsible for:
v Assisting the individual to participate with the guardian in the
decision-making process, to the maximum extent of the individual’s
ability, to encourage the individual to act on their own behalf
whenever able to do so;
v Encouraging the individual to develop or regain higher capacity to
make decisions to the maximum extent possible in those areas in
which they are in need of a guardian;
v Making decisions and giving consents on behalf of the individual, but
only to the extent of the court order;
v Protecting the individual from harm;
v Looking out for the individual’s interests;
v Safeguarding the individual’s human and civil rights;
v Ensuring that the individual’s physical, emotional and developmental
needs, including education and training, are met;
v Acting consistently with a previously executed power of attorney for
health care or advance directive;
v Helping the individual to obtain all available and appropriate benefits
and supportive services;
v Visiting the individual not less than once every three months;
v Initiating legal action on the individual’s behalf; and
v Submitting reports to the court as specified by the court.
A guardian is NOT responsible for:

v Providing for the individual from his or her own funds;
v Any liability to another person for acts of the individual;
v Injury to the individual from the wrongful conduct of another person
providing medical or other care;
v Taking the individual into the guardian’s home to live;
v Consenting to shock treatment, psychosurgery, sterilization or
medical, behavioral or pharmacological research without further
order of the court.
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Are there alternatives to guardianship?

Yes. In New Jersey, an individual may appoint a Power of Attorney (POA) to
make decisions on their behalf. The individual with the disability must be able to
understand on a basic level that they are appointing someone to make decisions on
their behalf. In addition:
v A person must be able to give consent;
v A POA can cover person and/or property;
v A POA can be revoked and/or changed at any time, based on changing needs;
v A POA is significantly less costly than guardianship; and
v It is best to work through an attorney to establish POA
Supported Decision Making

In supported decision-making, there is no court-appointed legal guardian to make
decisions for a person. Instead, the individual makes his or her own decisions
with the assistance and support of a trusted person or people, such as friends,
family members, advocates or others. More information about supported
decision-making can be found through the National Resource Center for
Supported Decision-Making at: www.supporteddecisionmaking.org
How does one establish a guardianship?

In recent years courts have streamlined the application to facilitate families or
interested parties who might seek a guardianship for an alleged person needing
a guardianship on a pro se basis or self-representation in the court without an
attorney. Complaints can also be filed by an attorney. To establish guardianship
for an incapacitated adult, a Verified Complaint must be filed with the Surrogate’s
Court in the county where the alleged incapacitated person resides. The
Complaint must include particular information and must be supported by affidavits
of physicians or other clinical professional such as a psychologist, advance practice
nurse or in certain circumstances, the child study team, as permitted by the
court. based upon recent examinations of the alleged incapacitated person. Once
a Complaint is filed, the court will enter an order appointing an attorney for the
alleged incapacitated person and schedule a hearing. If the court determines that
the person is incapacitated, then a judgment will be entered appointing guardian(s).
Before the guardian(s) can act on behalf of the incapacitated person, they must
appear before the County Surrogate to qualify as guardian, including by posting a
bond if required.
For information on how to file for guardianship of an individual eligible
for services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) visit:
www.njcourts.gov/prose/12009_guardianship_person.pdf
For information on how to file for guardianship of person and estate visit:
www.njcourts.gov/forms/10558_guardianship_person_and_estate.pdf
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Guardianship Related Resources

The New Jersey Judiciary Self-Help Resources
The New Jersey Judiciary provides guardianship related information and resources
on its website. The site includes forms to file a guardianship, training materials and
guardianship reporting forms that are required by the court and other resources.
www.njcourts.gov/courts/civil/guardianship.html
New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Support/Guardianship Monitoring

Program
The Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP) provides an ongoing relationship
between guardians and the court in support of the best interests of incapacitated
individuals. The goal of the GMP is to safeguard and reduce the potential for
abuse and exploitation of incapacitated individuals by their guardians. Contact your
county court system for more information.
Surrogate’s Courts
The Surrogate’s Court can provide assistance on all matters affecting estates,
guardianships, and other probate matters. The Surrogate is responsible for
determining the validity of wills, appointing administrators for estates and guardians
for minors and incapacitated persons, and appointing trustees where applicable.
Contacts for your local surrogate’s office can be found here:
www.njcourts.gov/public/assets/directories/surrogateroster.pdf
Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults (OPG)

The OPG acts as surrogate decision-maker for residents 60 years of age and over
who have been deemed incapacitated by the Superior Court of New Jersey. OPG
does not petition to become guardian, but rather accepts judicial appointments on
a discretionary basis.
Office of the Public Guardian for

Elderly Adults
Helen C. Dodick, Acting Public Guardian
P.O. Box 812
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0812
(609) 588-6500
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Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP)

The GAP provides affordable legal services to assist parents of young adults with
developmental disabilities in obtaining legal guardianship.
(609) 444-6653
www.gapservices.org/
Kinship Care-Legal Guardianship Program

This service assists caregivers making a legal commitment to the child/children
in their care. To obtain legal guardianship, caregivers must have been caring
for a child for at least one year and accept responsibility for the child until the
child’s 18th birthday, or 21 if the child has a disability. Caregivers who have legal
guardianship may also be eligible for a subsidy.
For more information, call 211 to be referred to your local Kinship agency.
Bureau of Guardianship Services

Chief, Jessica Anastasi
PO Box 705
(609) 631-2213
Under the auspices of the Department of Human Services, Central Office,

the Bureau of Guardianship Services (BGS) is the state entity designated to
provide guardianship services to adults who are receiving functional services
from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). When a person
reaches the age of 18, they have full legal responsibility for themselves
regardless of any disability, except, when determined necessary by the
court, a guardian may be appointed to make decisions on their behalf.
BGS has two statutory responsibilities:

First, BGS may file a petition through the Office of the Attorney General,
for the appointment of a guardian for an eligible adult in need of a guardian.
Second, BGS may serve as guardian of the person for a DDD eligible
consumer where there is no known family or other interested party able or
willing to serve as guardian of the person.
BGS does not pursue guardianships of the property- only guardianships of
the person. BGS is only able to assist individuals who receive services
funded by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Individuals must
apply to DDD to receive an eligibility determination. See chapter 18.
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Chapter 23:
Service Animals
A service animal is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for
an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be
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directly related to the person’s disability.
v Under the ADA and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
(NJLAD), a place of public accommodation cannot refuse admittance of
a service animal when it is accompanying a person with a disability.
v The ADA/NJLAD requires that places of public accommodation (which

include privately-owned businesses that serve the public) allow people
with disabilities to bring service animals into any area in which the public
are generally allowed.
v The ADA/NJLAD does not require a service animal be certified or

have special identification. Regardless of whether or not a dog has an
identifying vest or special harness, a business may ask if the dog is a
service animal or a pet.
v It is a violation of the ADA/NJLAD for a business to charge a cleaning or

maintenance fee when a person with a disability has brought a service
dog into the place of business. However, the owner of the animal has
sole responsibility for its behavior and may be charged for any damages
the animal causes as long as the business has a policy of charging non-
disabled customers for damages that they cause. Likewise, it is not a
violation of the ADA/NJLAD to exclude a service animal from a place
of public accommodation if the animal behaves in a loud, threatening,
or uncontrolled manner, creating a substantial disturbance or posing a
direct threat to the safety of others.

www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
or
www.northeastada.org/resource/the-ada-and-service-animals
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Service Dog Providers

The Seeing Eye, Inc. Canine Partners for Life
PO Box 375 PO Box 170
Morristown, NJ 07963-0375 Cochranville, PA 19330
(973) 539-4425 (610) 869-4902
v www.seeingeye.org www.k94life.org
Fun Fact: The Seeing Eye breeds and raises This organization trains service dogs
In 2020, the Seeing puppies to become Seeing Eye dogs to assist individuals who have mobility
Eye Dog was and provides instructions to blind impairments and balance disorders,
declared the State people in the proper use, handling, difficulty using their hands/arms, health
Dog of New Jersey and care of the dogs. Apply online related fatigue issues, and people with
(P.L. 2019, c. 415). or by phone. seizure/cardiac syncope and Type 1
Diabetes disorders. Visit the website to
Canine Companions for
v Independence
obtain an application.
286 Middle Island Road Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Medford, NY 11763 611 Granite Springs Road
Toll Free: 1-800-572-2275 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
www.cci.org Toll Free: 1-800-942-0149
www.guidingeyes.org
This organization provides service
dogs, hearing dogs, facility dogs, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides
skilled companion dogs to people guide dogs to people with vision
with physical or developmental loss. Individuals must be: legally
disabilities, adults who are deaf blind, over the age of 16, capable of
or hard of hearing and certain walking outdoors unaccompanied and
professionals who can demonstrate independently with the use of a white
that an assistance dog will enhance cane, responsible for the care of a dog.
their independence or their quality Apply online or by phone.
of lives. Apply online.
Assistance Dogs International (ADI)

ADI is a coalition of not for profit assistance dog organizations.
To find other service dog programs serving your area, use the
“program search” available on their website at:
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
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Chapter 24:
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking rights may be granted to individuals with both
permanent and temporary mobility impairments.
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Temporary Accessible Parking Placards: v
v May be granted for short-term mobility impairments The Division of
v Require written medical certification from a qualified practitioner Disability Services
v Are valid for six months publishes a
v Are renewable one time at the discretion of the issuing authority comprehensive
v Are issued by the Chief of Police of each municipality “Guide to Accessible
Parking.”
Permanent Accessible Parking Placards or Plates:
To qualify for a permanent accessible placard or plates, you must: To request a copy,
v Have lost the use of one or more limb call DDS at
v Have a permanent disability and be unable to move without the use of an 1-888-285-3036
assistive device or view it
v Have your mobility limited as certified by a physician electronically at:
v Have a permanent sight impairment of both eyes as certified by the N.J.
Commission of the Blind (placard only) www.state.nj.us/
humanservices/dds/
Note: Non-disabled drivers who are transporting persons who meet the home/index.html
criteria above may also use the Accessible parking privileges, but only
when the person with the qualifying disability is in the car. Also, plates or
placard must be accompanied by the companion “Person with a Disability
ID” card at all times. v
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

www.state.nj.us/mvc
(609) 292-6500 (Voice)
711 NJ Relay (TTY)
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Emergency Preparedness
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Chapter 25
Disaster Preparedness Checklist for People with

Disabilities
The following list is intended to provide suggestions for disaster

preparedness planning that may be taken by individuals with
disabilities.
Self-Networks
____ Discuss your disability and needs with relatives and friends.
____ Develop a network of people who know your needs and location,
who will be able to assist you or alert emergency personnel on your
behalf. Do not depend on only one person.
Medical Equipment and Supplies

____ Evaluate equipment for repairs and obtain and keep spare parts.
____ Order the full allotment of supplies that your insurance allows, such
as protective briefs, leg bags, suction tubing, hearing aid batteries,
etc. Stockpile unused items.
____ Assemble a first aid kit. It should include: absorbent compress
dressings, sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes, adhesive
cloth tape, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic wipes, aspirin, emergency
blanket, breathing barrier (with one-way valve), cold compress, latex
gloves (2 pairs), hydrocortisone ointment packets, roller bandages,
sterile gauze pads, oral thermometer, triangular bandages, tweezers,
and an emergency first aid guide.
Medications and Medical Needs

____ Create a list of current prescriptions, names and dosages.
Remember to update this list, as needed.
____ Keep a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
doctors and pharmacists.
____ Prepare a detailed description of your medical regimen and personal
care needs.
____ Order a full 30-day supply of necessary medications. Check with
your insurance carrier.
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Communication
____ Make sure your cell phone battery and any extra batteries are kept
fully charged.
____ Pre-arrange alternative methods to reach family, friends, or personal
care attendants if ordinary communications are disrupted.
____ Consider keeping a notepad, portable white board, or picture
boards available to facilitate communication.
Personal Assistant Care

____ Consider checking into a nursing home or hospital if a disaster is
anticipated. Staff will be available to meet personal care needs.
Also, backup generators will be operating to assist people who use
power wheelchairs and/or ventilators.
____ Contact your personal care attendant provider to discuss disaster
preparedness and maintain a list of phone numbers of those who can
assist in obtaining personal care for you.
Food and Water

____ Three-day supply of water/three gallons of water per person
____ Keep a supply of canned, dehydrated, and no-cook foods.
____ Keep cases of nutrients available for tube feeding.
____ Keep foods for special dietary needs, such as diabetic and high
caloric diets.
____ Pack adaptive equipment needed for eating or drinking such as large
grip utensils, straws, or cup-holders.
Service Animal
____ The animal always should wear an identification tag with all
necessary contact information.
____ Keep your pet’s and service animal’s medical records current,
including vaccination records and rabies tag number.
____ Your animal will need at least three days’ worth of food and water,
kept in sturdy storage containers. The amount of water your pet
will need may vary. For example, dogs need at least 1oz of water for
each pound of body weight. Be sure to figure out how much food
and water you will need for 3 days.
____ Create a Go Bag for your Service Animal with food, water, blanket,
waste bags, animal’s working gear, medications, medical records,
veterinarian, and ownership agency contact information.
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Power
____ Extended power outages may affect ventilators, heating and/
or cooling units, which may be a matter of life or death for some
people with disabilities. Contact your utility provider if you
require power to support your special need or circumstance.
____ Familiarize yourself with emergency plans where you live, work, and
in your community.
v ____ Consider staying at a hotel or with friends or family out of your
Contact numbers area if you anticipate possible power outages, especially if you have
for NJ utility medical equipment that is dependent upon power.
providers: ____ If you use a ventilator or have other complex needs that you cannot
manage on your own, you may consider contacting a care facility for
PSEG: temporary assistance.
1-800-436-7734 ____ Contact your local Emergency Management Coordinator or call 211
You can report an for information on what people with disabilities should do during
outage by phone power outages.
or Text
OUT to 47734. ____ Keep clear pathways in your home to allow for safer mobility if
lighting is affected.
JCP&L: Oxygen
1-888-544-4877 or
Text REG to 54486 ____ Buildings where oxygen is kept must display an “Oxygen in Use”
(LIGHTS) emblem.
to report outage ____ Oxygen must be kept in containers specifically manufactured for that
purpose.
Atlantic City
Electric: ____ Alert emergency response staff to the use of oxygen.
1-800-833-7476 ____ Consider having a backup power source for your oxygen
Text OUT to 20661 concentrator.
to report outage ____ Oxygen is flammable, so avoid sparks and flame. Demand that
people not smoke near an oxygen container.
Rockland Electric
Company: Miscellaneous
1-877-434-4100 ____ Keep battery-operated flashlights and/or lanterns with lots of extra
Text OUT to 69678 to batteries.
report outage
____ Blankets and warm clothes should be packed in an emergency.
v ____ Keep the gas tank in your car full.

____ Have a battery-powered radio and extra batteries on hand.
____ Keep ample cash on-hand. ATMs and banks may not function during
power outages.
____ Have a non-electric can opener.
____ Keep a supply of assorted plastic bags.
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For more information on developing individualized

disaster preparedness plans, contact your local
Office of Emergency Management Coordinator on
your municipality’s website. For other preparedness
information contact:
State v
Register Ready- New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry Register Ready:
www.registerready.nj.gov New Jersey’s Special
(Call 211 for registration or help) Needs Registry for
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management Disasters
www.ready.nj.gov Allows NJ residents with
County Emergency Management Coordinators & Access and disabilities or access and
Functional Needs (AFN) Liaisons: functional needs and
ready.nj.gov/about-us/county-coordinators.shtml their families, friends and
caregivers an opportunity
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to provide information
www.njhomelandsecurity.gov to emergency response
agencies, so emergency
responders can better
Federal plan to serve them
US Department of Homeland Security in a disaster or other
www.ready.gov emergency.
www.Listo.gov (Spanish)
1-800-BE-Ready Remember to register
annually.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) For more information:
www.fema.gov www.ready.nj.gov
Local
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
v
Residential Disability and Oxygen Emblems Program
The Division of Fire Safety distributes emblems you can display to alert first
responders of an oxygen hazard or that an individual with a disability resides
in the home. Emblems are distributed free of charge. An application can be
obtained online at: www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dfs/forms/
For more information, contact the Division of Fire Safety at
(609) 633-6106.
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Chapter 26:
Traveling With A Disability
Air Carrier Access Rules lift many restrictions that formerly discriminated against
passengers with disabilities, and all carriers are now required to have a Complaints
Resolution Officer (CRO) immediately available to resolve disputes between
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carriers and passengers with disabilities. While airlines may not require passengers v
with disabilities to provide advance notice of their disability or intent to travel For more
(except in some very specific circumstances), doing so may in some cases help to information on
avoid inconvenience. traveling by air with
a disability, contact:
The following is a list of suggestions for air travelers
Federal Aviation
with disabilities: Administration
Physical Disability www.faa.gov
v Ask the screener for assistance with your mobility aid and carry items.
v Let the screener know your level of ability and your need for physical Transportation Security
assistance. Administration
v Inform the screener about any special equipment or devices that you are www.tsa.gov
using and where this equipment is located on your body.
Department of
v Ensure that all bags hanging from, or carried on, your wheelchair are put
Homeland Security
on the X-ray belt.
www.dhs.gov
v Ask the screener to reunite you with your carry items and assistive
devices after screening.
v Request assistance with removing your shoes when additional screening
is necessary.
v
Hearing Disability
v Ask the screener to write the information down or to look directly at
you and repeat the information.
Visual Disability
v Ask the screener to explain the security process to you step by step and
to let you know where the metal detector is located.
v Ask the screener to let you know when you will be going through the
metal detector and when there are obstacles that you will need to avoid.
v Ask the screener to find someone to escort you through the security
process.
v Ask the screener to perform a hand inspection of equipment to prevent
damage and to direct you toward your gate once the screening has been
completed.
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Traveling With A Disability
Hidden Disability
v Advise screeners that you have a disability and may need some
assistance, or need to move slower.
v Offer suggestions to screeners on the best way to approach you during a
pat-down inspection.
v Notify the screener if you need to sit down before and/or during the
screening process.
Traveling With Medical Supplies/Devices

v Notify the screener that you are carrying medical supplies with you.
v Medications must be properly marked with a professionally printed label
identifying the medication or manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical
label.
v Notify screeners if you are using any surgically implanted medical device
(i.e., insulin pumps, prosthetics, or artificial joints).
v Advise screeners if you are experiencing low blood sugar and are in need
of medical assistance.
v Pacemaker users may wish to carry a Pacemaker Identification Card (ID).
v Crutches, canes and walkers will need to go through the X-ray machine.
The screener will perform a hand inspection of your equipment if it
cannot fit through the X-ray machine. You can ask for a private screening
for the inspection of your prosthetic device or body brace.
v Notify screeners if you need assistance, such as a chair or someone
to assist you during the inspection of your prosthetic devices or body
braces.
v Tools and appliances used to put on or take off prosthetic devices must
be screened.
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Traveling With Service Animals

v Carry appropriate identification. Identification may include: cards
or documentation, presence of a harness or markings on the tags.
Service dogs and their harnesses or vests are subject to inspection.
v Advise the screener how you and your dog can go through the
metal detector as a team with the leash and/or harness. If necessary,
remind the screener that you should not be separated from your
dog.
v When flying with their service animal, an individual can be required

to provide their air carrier with the Service Animal Behavior Health
Training Form prior to the flight: www.transportation.gov/sites/
dot.gov/files/2020-12/Service Animal Health Behavior Training
Form.pdf

v If the flight is longer than eight hours, then the individual will also
be required to complete and provide their air carrier with a Service
Animal Relief Form: www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/
files/2020-12/Service Animal Relief Form.pdf
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Chapter 27:
Health and Wellness for People
with Disabilities 27
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Disability Health
and Data System, 26% of individuals over the age of 18 have any disability
compared to 23% of individuals in New Jersey. Nationally, 13.7% of individuals
have a mobility disability compared to 11% of individuals in New Jersey; 10.8%
have a cognitive disability compared to 11%; 5.9% have a hearing disability
compared to 5%; and 4.6% have a vision disability compared to 4% of individuals
in New Jersey.
Disability Health and Wellness (DH&W):

Seeks to promote healthy living and prevention of secondary conditions for people
with disabilities.
The Division of Disability Services (DDS) collaborates with policy makers,

health educators, public and private agencies, and experts in the field of
health and wellness on projects and initiatives. DDS aims to promote healthy
living and prevention of secondary conditions for people with disabilities and
create healthier, more inclusive communities through policy, systems and
environmental change.
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Health and Wellness for People With Disabilities
DH&W Projects:
v Preventing Violence and Abuse Against Women
DDS
Communications with Disabilities
To stay current with
the latest information Since 2015, DDS has been awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Justice,
from DDS, subscribe Office on Violence Against Women through the New Jersey Office of the
to our listserv, DDS
Attorney General Department of Law and Public Safety to strengthen prevention
and intervention efforts for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors
Communications,
with disabilities throughout the State of New Jersey. For a listing of County
under “related links”
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers see Appendix 8
on our homepage
on page 147.
at: www.nj.gov/
humanservices/dds/
home/index.html
New Jersey Healthy Communities Network
(NJHCN): Community Grants Program
v The New Jersey Healthy Communities Network grant program, established by
local, regional and statewide leaders, aims to enable communities across the
state to promote healthy eating and active living, and reduce obesity and chronic
disease, especially among residents at highest risk for poor health outcomes.
DDS is a funder through NJHCN and awards grants to implement healthy eating
and active living strategies to advance inclusive environmental, policy and system
changes to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.
For more information and to stay up-to-date on developing projects and

initiatives visit: nj.gov/humanservices/dds/services/dhwi/
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Chapter 28:
Automobility Equipment Resources
and Certified Driver Rehabilitation
Specialists (CDRS)
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National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)
NMEDA, a nonprofit trade association representing the Automotive Mobility
Industry, is the certifying body for the nationally recognized Quality Assurance
Program (QAP), the only accreditation for auto mobility businesses in North
America. NMEDA offers resources to assist consumers in understanding and
navigating automobility equipment solutions. For more information, visit:
nmeda.org
NJ Quality Assurance Program (QAP)

Accredited Dealers
QAP accredited dealers will provide in-depth knowledge of the
different types of equipment available, recommend the best vehicles
for the equipment needed, help consumers find a local Certified
Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) for an evaluation, and provide
financing options. Unlike a standard dealer, QAP dealers specialize in
automobility.
Drive-Master Systems & Controls

37 Daniel Road West
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Phone: (973) 808-9709
drivemastermobility.com/
Categories: High Tech Driving Systems Installer, Mobility Equipment
Installer, Structural Vehicle Modifier
FTMobility
255 US Highway 46 West
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Phone: (973) 546-1900
www.ftmobility.com/
Categories: Mobility Equipment Installer
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Automobility Equipment Resources and
Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (CDRS)
MobilityWorks - Cinnaminson
2303 Wallace Blvd
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Phone: 1 (888) 473-5402
www.mobilityworks.com/
Categories: High Tech Driving Systems Installer, Mobility Equipment Installer
MobilityWorks – Farmingdale
5105 New Jersey Route 33
Wall Township, NJ 07727
Phone: 1 (888) 473-5402
https://www.mobilityworks.com/
MobilityWorks – Highland Park

211 Woodbridge Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
Phone: (732) 640-5350
MobilityWorks – Woodbury
1549 Gateway Blvd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: 1 (888) 473-5402
Categories: High Tech Driving Systems Installer, Mobility Equipment Installer,
Structural Vehicle Modifier
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NJ Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (CDRS)

A CDRS assists new or experienced drivers who have impairments due to
illness, trauma, aging or disability get back on the road through state-certified
programs that include pre-driver evaluation, prescriptions for necessary
automobility equipment, on the road evaluation and on the road training.
Hackensack Meridian Health at Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

at Ocean University Medical Center
425 Jack Martin Blvd
Brick, NJ 08724
Phone: (732) 836-4508
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Locations/Hackensack-Meridi-
an-Johnson-Rehabilitation-Institute-at-Ocean-University-Medical-Cen-
ter%20
Hackensack Meridian Health at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

65 James St.
Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 321-7056, (732) 321-7000 ext. 68426
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Services/Rehabilitation
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

1199 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: (973) 731-3600 or (973) 731-3900 ext. 2322
www.kessler-rehab.com/conditions-and-services/outpatient-rehabilitation/
St Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center

234 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 302
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-956-3360 ext. 4
stjosephshealth.org/
Moss Rehab Driving School

Einstein Plaza
201 Old York Road, Suite 203
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 886-7706 ext. 2
Email: DrivingProgram@einstein.edu
www.mossrehab.com/driving
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Automobility Equipment Resources and
Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (CDRS)
Moss Rehab - New Jersey

135 S. Broad St.
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (215) 886-7706 ext. 2
Email: DrivingProgram@einstein.edu
Note: Moss Rehab of Jenkintown PA is the contact point for the
satellite locations in New Jersey.
St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center

2381 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: (609) 896-9500 ex.2494
Email: jhunter@slrc.org or driver-rehab@slrc.org
www.slrc.org
Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation

61 West Jimmie Leeds Road
P.O. Box 723
Pomona, NJ 08240
Phone: (609) 748-6866
www.bacharach.org/services/driving-program/
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Appendix 1:
County Offices of Disability Services
All 21 Counties have an office that serves individuals with disabilities.
1
Appendix
Some counties have a combined aging and disability office referred to as
the County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). Contact
your County office directly for more information regarding specific
services and programs for individuals with disabilities.
Atlantic County Office of Disability Cumberland County Office on
Services* Aging and Disabled*
Shoreview Building, Office #217 Library Complex
101 South Shore Road 800 East Commerce Street
Northfield, NJ 08225 Bridgeton, NJ 08302
1 (888) 426-9243 (856) 453-2220
email: pio@atlantic-county.org
Essex County Division of Senior
Bergen County Division of Services*
Disability Services* 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor Room #102
Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076 Newark, NJ 07102
(201) 336-6500 (973) 395-8375
email: seniors@co.bergen.nj.us
Gloucester County Division of
Burlington County Office on
Human and Special Services
Aging**
115 Budd Blvd.
795 Woodlane Road
West Deptford, NJ 08096
PO Box 6000
(856) 384-6900
Westampton, NJ 08060
(609) 265-5069 Hudson County Office of Inclusion
www.rilnj.org and Accessibility (OIA)*
Camden County Department of 830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 2B
Health and Human Services* Jersey City, NJ 07306
Division of Senior & Disabled Services (201) 369-5280 ext. 4256
512 Lakeland Road 4th fl. Hunterdon County Division of
Blackwood, NJ 08012 Senior, Disabilities and Veterans
(856) 858-3220 Services*
Cape May County Department of PO Box 2900
Aging and Disability Services* Flemington, NJ 08822-2900
Human Services Building (908) 788-1361
3801 Rt. 9 South email: aging@co.hunterdon.nj.us
Rio Grande, NJ 08242 * Office also serves as the County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).
(609) 886-2784 ** Office also serves as the County’s Center for Independent Living (CIL).
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County Offices of Disability Services
Mercer County Office on Aging* Salem County Office on Aging

PO Box 8068 and Disabilities*
640 South Broad Street 110 Fifth Street, Suite 900
Trenton, NJ 08650 Salem, NJ 08079
(609) 989-6661 & 6662 (856) 339-8622
email: adrc@mercercounty.org email: scseniors@salemcountynj.gov
Middlesex County Office of Somerset County Aging and

Aging and Disabled Services* Disability Services*
75 Bayard Street, 5th Floor 27 Warren Street, First Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 P.O. Box 3000
(732) 745-3295 Somerville, NJ 08876-1262
(908) 704-6346
Monmouth County Division on email: OfficeAging@co.somerset.nj.us
Aging, Disabilities & Veterans
Services* Sussex County Division of
Monmouth County Human Services Senior Services*
Building Sussex County Administration
3000 Kozloski Rd. Building
Freehold, NJ 07728 1 Spring Street, 2nd Floor
(732) 431-7450 Newton, NJ 07860
email: contact@co.monmouth.nj.us (973) 579-0555
email: seniorservices@sussex.nj.us
Morris County Division on Aging,
Disabilities and Community Union County Office for
Programming* Persons with Disabilities &
340 West Hanover Avenue, Ground Fl. Special Needs*
PO Box 900 Union County Administration Building
Morristown, NJ 07963-0900 10 Elizabeth Plaza, 4th floor
(973) 285-6848 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207
(908) 527-4870
Ocean County Office for 1 (888) 280-8226
Individuals with Disabilities* ucnj.org/dhs/aging/
1027 Hooper Avenue, Building #2
PO Box 2191 Warren County Division of
Toms River, NJ 08754-2191 Aging & Disability Services*
(732) 506-5374 Wayne Dumont Jr. Administration
Bldg.
Passaic County Department of 165 County Road, Suite #245
Senior Services, Disabilities and Route 519 South
Veterans Affairs* Belvidere, NJ 07823-1949
930 Riverview Drive, Suite #200 email: seniorservices@co.warren.
Totowa, NJ 07512 nj.us
(973) 569-4060
* Office also serves as the County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).
** Office also serves as the County’s Center for Independent Living (CIL).
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Appendix 2:
County Boards of Social Services
The County Boards of Social Services provide financial assistance and support
2
Appendix
to individuals and families who have limited resources and income. For more
information regarding services, contact your County office below.
Atlantic County Newark Office

Atlantic County Department of Family 321 University Avenue
and Community Development Newark, NJ 07102
1333 Atlantic Avenue East Orange Office
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 50 South Clinton Avenue
Telephone: (609) 348-3001 East Orange, NJ 07018
Fax: (609) 343-2374
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M-F Telephone for both offices:
(973) 395-8000
Bergen County Fax for both offices: (973) 504-9316
Bergen County Board of Social Services Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, M, T, Th, F
218 Route 17 North Weds. by appointment only -
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 (973) 733-2001: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Telephone: (201) 368-4200 *Closed to public every 3rd Thursday
Fax: (201) 368-8710 of the month.
Hours: 7:45 AM- 4:45 PM, M, W,
Th, F Tues.: 7:45 AM -8:00 PM Gloucester County
Gloucester County Division
Burlington County of Social Services
Burlington County Board of Social Services 400 Hollydell Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080
Human Services Facility
795 Woodlane Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Telephone: (856) 582-9200
Telephone: (609) 261-1000 Fax: (856) 582-6587
Fax: (609) 261-0463 Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, M-F
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, M-F Hudson County
Camden County Hudson County Department
Camden County Board of Social Services of Family Services
Althea R. Wright Administration Bldg. Welfare Division
600 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102 257 Cornelison Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Telephone: (856) 225-8800 Telephone: (201) 420-3000
Fax: (856) 225-7797 Fax: (201) 395-4624
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM, M-F
Cape May County Hunterdon County
Cape May County Department of Social Services Hunterdon County Department
Social Services Bldg. of Human Services
3801 Route 9 S Unit 4, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 Division of Social Services
Telephone: (609) 886-6200 6 Gauntt Place, PO Box 2900
Fax: (609) 889-9332 Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: M-F 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Telephone: (908) 788-1300
Fax: (908) 806-4588
Cumberland County Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
Cumberland County Board of Social Services
275 North Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 08360 Mercer County
Telephone: (856) 691-4600 Mercer County Board of Social Services
Fax: (856) 692-7635 200 Woolverton Street, P.O. BOX 1450
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F Trenton, NJ 08650
Telephone: (609) 989-4320
Essex County Fax: (609) 989-0405
Essex County Department of Citizen Services Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M, W, Th, F
Division of Family Assistance & Benefits Tues.: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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County Boards of Social Services
Middlesex County Passaic County

Middlesex County Board of Social Services Passaic County Board of Social Services
181 How Lane, P.O. BOX 509 80 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Telephone: (973) 881-0100
Telephone: (732) 745-3500 Fax: (973) 881-3232
Fax: (732) 745-4558 Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM, M-F (Door are closed to the public at 4:15 PM)
Monmouth County Passaic County Satellite Office
Monmouth County Division of Social Services 114 Prospect Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
3000 Kozloski Road, P.O. BOX 3000 Telephone: (973) 470-5050
Freehold, NJ 07728 Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
Telephone: (732) 431-6000
Fax: (732) 431-6017 Salem County
Freehold Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F Salem County Board of Social Services
Ocean Twp. Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M, W, 147 South Virginia Avenue
Th, F Tues: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Telephone: (856) 299-7200
Monmouth Field Office Fax: (856) 351-0432
2405 Rt. 66, Ocean, NJ 07712 Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F
Telephone: (732) 431-6000
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M, W, Th, F Somerset County
Tues.: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM Somerset County Board of Social Services
73 East High Street, PO Box 936
Morris County Somerville, NJ 08876
Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance Telephone: (908) 526-8800
340 W. Hanover Ave (Morris Township) Fax: (908) 707-1941
PO Box 900 Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
Morristown, NJ 07963
Telephone: (973) 326-7800 Sussex County
Fax: (973) 829-8531 Sussex County Division of Social Services
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F 83 Spring Street, Suite 203, PO Box 218
Every Other Tues.: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM Newton, NJ 07860
Telephone: (973) 383-3600
Morris County Division of Social Services Fax: (973) 383-3627
325 East McFarland Street Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
Dover, NJ 07801
Telephone: (973) 682-4990 Union County
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M-F Union County Division of Social Services
8:30 AM – 7:30 PM every other Tuesday 342 Westminster Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Ocean County Telephone: (908) 965-2700
Ocean County Board of Social Services Fax: (908) 965-2758
1027 Hooper Avenue, PO Box 547 Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
Toms River, NJ 08754
Telephone: (732) 349-1500 Plainfield Office
Fax: (732) 244-8075 200 West 2nd Street
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M, W, Th, F Plainfield, NJ 07060
Tues.: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Telephone: (908) 791-7000
Fax: (908) 965-2758
Lakewood Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM M-F
225 4th Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701 Warren County
Telephone: (732) 370-8854 Warren County Division of Temporary
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M-F Assistance and Social Services
Manahawkin Office 1 Shotwell Dr.
333 Haywood Road Belvidere, NJ 07823
Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Telephone: (908) 475-6301
Telephone: (609) 242-6100 Fax: (908) 475-1533
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M-F Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F
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Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)/Aging
and Disability Resource Connection
3
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(ADRCs)
New Jersey has 21 county-based Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
responsible for developing comprehensive, coordinated systems of
community-based services for older adults.
AAAs serve as the Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) lead
agencies in their counties to ensure that seniors, adults with disabilities,
and their caregivers have easy access to information and long-term
services and supports. AAA/ADRCs are responsible for providing
outreach, information & assistance, a screen to assess an individual’s
needs, and options counseling. For more information, contact your County
ADRC or visit: www.adrcnj.org
Atlantic County Office on Aging* Cape May County Division of
Shoreview Building, Office #217 Aging and Disability Services*
101 South Shore Road Social Services Building
Northfield, NJ 08225 3801 Route 9 South, Unit 4
1(888) 426-9243 Rio Grande, NJ 08242
pio@atlantic-county.org (609) 886-2784
Bergen County Division of Senior Cumberland County Office on

Services* Aging and Disabled*
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor Administration Building
Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076 800 East Commerce Street
(201) 336-6500 Bridgeton, NJ 08302
seniors@co.bergen.nj.us (856) 453-2220
Burlington County Office on Essex County Division of Senior

Aging Services
465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
795 Woodlane Road
Suite 102
PO Box 6000
Newark, NJ 07102
Westampton, NJ 08060
(973) 395-8375
(609) 265-5069
Gloucester County Division of
Camden County Department of Senior Services*
Health and Human Services* 115 Budd Blvd.
Division of Senior & Disabled Services West Deptford, NJ 08096
512 Lakeland Ave. 4th fl. (856) 384-6900
Blackwood, NJ 08012 * Also serves as the County office for
(856) 858-3220 Individuals with Disabilities
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Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)/
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRCs)
Hudson County Office on Aging* Passaic County Department of

830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 3B Senior Services, Disabilities and
Jersey City, NJ 07306 Veterans Affairs*
(201) 369-4313 930 Riverview Drive, Suite #200
Hunterdon County Division of Totowa, NJ 07512
Senior, Disabilities and Veterans (973) 569-4060
Services* Salem County Office on Aging and
PO Box 2900 Disabilities*
4 Gauntt Place, Bldg. 1 110 Fifth Street, Suite 900
Flemington, NJ 08822-2900 Salem, NJ 08079
(908) 788-1267, 1362 & 1363 (856) 339-8622
aging@co.hunterdon.nj.us scseniors@salemcountynj.gov
Mercer County Office on Aging* Somerset County Aging and
PO Box 8068 Disability Services*
640 South Broad Street 27 Warren Street, First Floor
Trenton, NJ 08650 P.O. Box 3000
(609) 989-6661 & 6662 Somerville, NJ 08876-1262
adrc@mercercounty.org (908) 704-6346
Middlesex County Office of Aging Toll Free: 1-888-747-1122
and Disabled Services* OfficeAging@co.somerset.nj.us
75 Bayard Street, 5th Floor Sussex County Division of
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Senior Services*
(732) 745-3295
Sussex County Administration Bldg.
Monmouth County Division on 1 Spring Street, 2nd Floor
Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Newton, NJ 07860
Services* (973) 579-0555
Monmouth County Human Services Bldg. seniorservices@sussex.nj.us
3000 Kozloski Rd.
Freehold, NJ 07728 Union County Division on Aging*
(732) 431-7450 Union County Administration Bldg.
contact@co.monmouth.nj.us 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 4th Floor
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207
Morris County Division on Aging, (908) 527-4870
Disabilities and Community Toll Free: 1-888-280-8226
Programming* Warren County Division of Aging
340 West Hanover Avenue, Ground Fl.
PO Box 900
& Disability Services*
Wayne Dumont Jr. Administration Bldg.
Morristown, NJ 07963-0900
165 County Road, Suite #245
(973) 285-6848
Route 519 South
Ocean County Office of Senior Belvidere, NJ 07823-1949
Services* (908) 475-6591
1027 Hooper Avenue, Bldg. 2 seniorservices@co.warren.nj.us
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754-2191 * Also serves as the County office for Individuals
with Disabilities
130 (732) 929-2091
Appendix 4:
Centers for Independent Living
(CILs)
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CILs are community-based, consumer-driven organizations designed
to support individuals with disabilities by providing a multitude of ser-
vices based on individual needs, such as: life skills training, advocacy,
information and referral, peer counseling, socialization and community
based activities. Membership is open to all people with disabilities, their
able-bodied friends, and supporters. CILs promote personal growth and
empowerment through choice, self-determination, and participation in
programs providing information, education, skills development, and net-
working opportunities. See below for a list of CILs by county.
Atlantic County Camden County

Atlantic Center For Center For Independent Living
Independent Living Of South Jersey, Inc. (CIL-SJ)
160 South Pitney Road, Units 3 & 4 1150 Delsea Drive, Suite 1 & 2
Galloway, NJ 08205 Westville, NJ 08093
(609) 748-2253 (856) 853-6490
www.atlanticcil.org/index.html www.cil-sj.com
email: CIL-SJ@Outlook.com
Bergen County
Heightened Independence & Camden City
Progress (HIP) Camden City Independent
131 Main Street, Suite 120 Living Center
Hackensack, NJ 07601 Virtua Camden
(201) 996-9100 1000 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 105
www.hipcil.org Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-0800
Burlington County* www.camdenilc.org/
*Resources For Independent email: Vedasmithccilc@gmail.com
Living (RIL)
351 High Street, Suite 103 Cape May County
Burlington City, NJ 08016 Resources For Independent
(609) 747-7745 Living (RIL)
www.rilnj.org 351 High Street, Suite 103
Burlington City, NJ 08016
(609) 747-7745
www.rilnj.org
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Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
Cumberland County Mercer County

Resources For Independent Progressive Center For
Living (RIL) Independent Living (PCIL)
351 High Street, Suite 103 Mercer County Branch
Burlington City, NJ 08016 3635 Quakerbridge Rd, Suite 40
(609) 747-7745 Hamilton, NJ 08619
www.rilnj.org (609) 581-4500
www.pcil.org
Essex County email: INFO@Pcil.org
DIAL, Inc.
2 Prospect Village Plaza, First Floor Middlesex County
Clifton, NJ 07013 Alliance Center For
(973) 470-8090 Independence
VRS: (973) 556-0226 629 Amboy Avenue,
www.dial-cil.org 1st Floor, Suite 104
email: INFO@Dial-cil.org Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 738-4388
Gloucester County www.adacil.org
Center For Independent Living
of South Jersey, Inc. (CIL-SJ) Monmouth County
1150 Delsea Drive, Suite 1 & 2 MOCEANS Center For
Westville, NJ 08093 Independent Living
(856) 853-6490 213 Broadway, Room 102
www.cil-sj.com Long Branch, NJ 07740
email: CIL-SJ@Outlook.com (732) 571-4884
email: INFO@Moceanscil.org
Hudson County www.moceanscil.org
Heightened Independence &
Progress-Hudson
35 Journal Square, Suite 703
Morris County
DAWN, Inc.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
66 Ford Road, Suite 121
(201) 533-4407
Denville, NJ 07834
www.hipcil.org
(973) 625-1940
Hunterdon County 1-888-383-DAWN
Progressive Center For (1-888-383-3296)
Independent Living (PCIL) VRS: (973) 453-4689
Hunterdon County Branch www.dawncil.org
1220 Route 31 North Suite 14 email: INFO@Dawncil.org
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 782-1055
1-877-376-9174
www.pcil.org
email: INFO@Pcil.org
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Ocean County Sussex County

MOCEANS Center For DAWN, Inc.
Independent Living 66 Ford Road, Suite 121
213 Broadway, Room 102 Denville, NJ 07834
Long Branch, NJ 07740 (973) 625-1940
(732) 571-4884 1-888-383-DAWN
www.moceanscil.org (1-888-383-3296)
email: INFO@Moceanscil.org VRS: (973) 453-4689
www.dawncil.org
Passaic County email: INFO@Dawncil.org
DIAL, Inc.
2 Prospect Village Plaza, First Floor Union County
Clifton, NJ 07013 Alliance Center For
Toll Free: (866) 277-1733 Independence
VRS: (973) 556-0226 629 Amboy Avenue
www.dial-cil.org 1st Floor, Suite 104
email: INFO@Dial-cil.org Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 738-4388
Salem County www.adacil.org
Resources For Independent
Living (RIL) Warren County*
351 High Street, Suite 103 *DAWN, Inc.
Burlington City, NJ 08016 66 Ford Road, Suite 121
(609) 747-7745 Denville, NJ 07834
www.rilnj.org (973) 625-1940
1-888-383-DAWN (1-888-383-3296)
Somerset County VRS: (973) 453-4689
Alliance Center For www.dawncil.org
Independence email: INFO@Dawncil.org
629 Amboy Avenue,
1st Floor, Suite 104 * Office also serves as the County office for
individuals with disabilities.
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 738-4388
www.adacil.org
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Appendix 5:
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services (APS) receives reports of suspected abuse,
5
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neglect, and/or exploitation of vulnerable adults aged 18 or older who
reside in the community. Reports to APS that meet state criteria will
generate a thorough assessment, including a private face-to-face interview
with the potentially at-risk adult, to determine if further intervention is
warranted. All information generated by the investigation is confidential.
A report of suspected maltreatment should be made directly to the APS
office in the county in which the vulnerable adult resides. The Division of
Aging Services may be contacted to help facilitate the report to APS by
calling the Information and Referral toll-free number, 1-800-792-8820, or
calls may be placed directly to the APS office in the individual’s county of
residence.
County Adult Protective Services

Essex County (866) 903-6287
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Appendix 6:
Disability Specific Resources
This section lists agencies outside of state government that serve
6
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individuals with specific disabilities.
AIDS/HIV Alzheimer’s Association,

Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Greater New Jersey Chapter
Services: Case management, Services: Support groups, help with care
assistance dealing with the emotional giving, education, planning.
impact of HIV, pastoral care, legal 23 Vreeland Road, Suite 105
advocacy, housing and discharge Florham Park, NJ 07932
planning for incarcerated individuals 1-800-272-3900
with HIV/AIDS, mental health and www.alz.org/nj?set=1
substance abuse counseling for those
with HIV/AIDS. Alzheimer’s Association,
317 George Street, Suite 203 Delaware Valley Chapter
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 399 Market St., Suite 250
1-800-433-0254 Philadelphia, PA 19106
(732) 246-0204 (856) 797-1212
www.hyacinth.org www.alz.org/delval
Alzheimer’s Disease Amyotrophic Lateral

Alzheimer’s New Jersey Sclerosis (ALS)
Services: Care consultations, respite The Neuromuscular and ALS
and wellness programs, family support Center
groups, clinical research trials, safety Services: Diagnosis, treatment,
awareness programs, education and therapeutic drug trials, physical and
training. occupational therapy, and social work
425 Eaglerock Avenue, Suite 203
Roseland, NJ 07068 Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson
1-888-280-6055 Medical School
(973) 586-4300 125 Paterson Street, Suite 6100
www.alznj.org Clinical Academic Bldg. (CAB)
(732) 235-7331
rwjms.rutgers.edu/
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Appendix 6
ALS Association-Greater American Cancer Society-NJ

Philadelphia Chapter Services: Provides education, a patient
Services: home care, financial support navigator program to guide you along
for home modifications, assistive the journey, and support services like
technology, transportation, research, rides to treatment and lodging nearby
and support groups. treatment centers.
1-800-227-2345
321 Norristown Rd. Suite 260
www.cancer.org/about-us/local/new-
Ambler, PA 19002
jersey.html
(215) 643-5434
www.alsphiladelphia.org Cancer Thriving and Surviving
(CTS) Workshops
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia This service provides peer-led
Arthritis Foundation- workshops (2 1/2 hours, once per week
New Jersey Chapter for six weeks) in all 21 Counties for
Services: Advocacy, education, support people who have completed cancer
groups, and outreach. treatments and/or their caregivers.
1-800-283-7800 Workshop topics include: Techniques to
www.arthritis.org deal with problems such as frustration,
Autoimmune Disorders fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and
American Autoimmune living with uncertainty; Exercises for
Related Diseases Association regaining and maintaining flexibility
Services: Support groups, education, and endurance; Making decisions
advocacy, and research. about treatment and complementary
therapies; Communicating effectively
19176 Hall Road, Suite 130 with family, friends and health
Clinton Township, MI 48038 professionals; Nutrition; and Setting
(586) 776-3900 priorities.
www.aarda.org
To find CTS workshops available in
Cancer your county, please visit: www.state.
Cancer Hope Network nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/
Services: Provides one-on-one tchagencies.html
support to patients and caregivers by
matching them with volunteers who Cardiac/Heart Disease
have survived cancer, also provides American Heart and Stroke
information regarding clinical trials. Association-New Jersey Affiliate
Services: Provides advocacy and
2 North Rd, Suite A education on the diseases and promotes
Chester, NJ 07930 local events to raise awareness.
1-877-467-3638 or
(908) 879-4039 (609) 208-0020
www.cancerhopenetwork.org/ E-mail: newjersey@heart.org
www.heart.org/en/affiliates/new-jersey/
new-jersey
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Cardiac/Heart Disease Chronic Fatigue

Saddle Brook Office Syndrome
Park 80 West, Plaza II New Jersey Chronic Fatigue
250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 202 Syndrome Association, Inc.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (NJCFSA)
Services: Support groups, college
Chronic Disease scholarships, education, and advocacy.
Management PO Box 477
Chronic Disease Self Florham Park, NJ 07932
Management Program Email: helpdesk@njcfsa.org
(CDSMP) www.njmecfsa.org
This program provides peer-led
workshops (2 1/2 hours, once Crohn’s Disease
per week for six weeks) in all 21 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Counties to assist people dealing of America-NJ Chapter
with chronic disease and/or their Services: Education, support groups and
caregivers to overcome the daily doctor location services.
challenges of living with chronic P.O. Box 1170
diseases. Eatontown, NJ 07724
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ (732) 786-9960
doas/home/cdsmpprograms.html www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/
chapters/newjersey
Tomando Control de su
Salud Communication
Tomando was developed for
individuals who speak Spanish.
Disorders
Adler Aphasia Center
The subjects covered are similar
Services: Education, support groups,
to CDSMP (see above), but they
research, and speech therapy.
are presented in ways that are
culturally appropriate. Workshops 60 West Hunter Avenue
are conducted in Spanish without Maywood, NJ 07607
translators. (201) 368-8585
www.AdlerAphasiaCenter.org
To find CDSMP or Tomando
workshops available in your
county, please visit: www.state.
nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/
tchagencies.html
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Cystic Fibrosis 411 Hackensack Avenue

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Greater New Jersey Chapter (201) 444-0337
Services: Provides information, diabetesfoundationinc.org/
education, and advocacy services as Email: info@diabetesfoundationinc.org
well as care center locater services, and
Diabetes Self-Management
case management to support individuals
Program
and families with CF.
Services: Through a series of workshops,
111 Littleton Road - Suite 221 people with diabetes and /or their
Parsippany, NJ 07054 caregivers meet for 2 1/2 hours once
973-656-9200 a week for six weeks. The diabetes
www.cff.org/NewJersey/ workshops cover various subjects related
to diabetes such as: techniques to deal
Diabetes with symptoms of diabetes, including
American Diabetes fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia,
Association-Greater NYC/NJ stress, and emotions such as depression,
Office anger, fear and frustration; Exercises for
Services: Provides diabetes education
maintaining and improving strength and
and promotes healthy living.
endurance; Healthy eating; Appropriate
1-800-342-2383
use of medication; Working more
www.diabetes.org/community/local-
effectively with health care providers; and
offices/greater-nycnj
Preventing or delaying complications.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation For more information, visit: www.
Services: Funds research, advocates state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/
for policies that accelerate access to cdsmpprograms.html
new therapies, and provides a support
network for millions of people around Dwarfism
the world. Little People of America (LPA)
Services: LPA offers information on
New Jersey Metro and Rockland
employment, education, disability rights,
County Chapter
adoption, medical issues, clothing,
1480 US Highway 9 North, Suite 306
adaptive products, and the many stages
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
of parenting a short-statured child - from
www.jdrf.org/
birth to adult. Information is provided
Diabetes Foundation through a national newsletter, the LPA
Services: Provides access to critical Today, and numerous seminars and
resources and medication necessary workshops.
to remain healthy. Serves children, 1-888-572-2001
parents, adults, and caregivers www.lpaonline.org
regardless of income or healthcare
coverage.
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Dysautonomia Head Injury/Traumatic

Dysautonomia International- Brain Injury (TBI)
New Jersey Support Group Brain Injury Alliance of
Services: information, education, New Jersey
advocacy, doctor locator services, Services: Information, education,
support groups, financial assistance advocacy, and assistance in connecting
resources directory. with TBI services.
E-mail: newjersey@ 825 Georges Road, Second Floor
dysautonomiainternational.org North Brunswick, NJ 08902
www.dysautonomiainternational.org (732) 745-0200
1-800-669-4323
Eating Disorders www.bianj.org
Food Addicts Anonymous
Services: Support and meetings to help For The Traumatic Brain Injury
with food addiction. Fund, see page 71.
NJ Helpline: (732) 244-4324
www. foodaddictsanonymous.org
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s Disease Society
National Eating Disorders of America
Association Services: HDSA offers Support
Services: provides help and support to Groups, Social workers, advocacy, and
those affected by eating disorders and education.
those who care about them. PO Box 268
1-800-931-2237 Ridgewood, NJ 07451
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org (973) 250-6660
newjersey.hdsa.org
Environmental
Sensitivities/ Intellectual/
Intolerances Developmental
National Center for Disabilities
Environmental Health The Arc of New Jersey
Strategies, Inc. 985 Livingston Avenue
Services: Works to reduce hazardous North Brunswick, NJ 08902
exposure, prevent environmental (732) 246-2525
illnesses and injuries, and provides www.arcnj.org
advocacy and education to effect Services: provides information,
research and policy change. training, mentoring, support and
advocacy for individuals with
1100 Rural Avenue intellectual and developmental
Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 disabilities and their families.
(856) 429-5358; (856) 816-8820 See chapter 18 for more
Email: marylamielle@ncehs.org information regarding services
www.ncehs.org for individuals with intellectual/
developmental disabilities.
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Appendix 6
Learning Disabilities Multiple Sclerosis

The International Dyslexia National Multiple Sclerosis
Association-NJ Branch Society-NJ Metro Chapter
Services: education on dyslexia, Services: Information on issues related
conferences for educators and to living with MS such as health and
individuals with dyslexia, advocacy, and wellness, family and relationships,
legislative work. employment, insurance and financial
PO Box 32 planning, social and emotional support,
Long Valley, New Jersey 07853 mobility and accessibility, research and
nj.dyslexiaida.org/ clinical trials.
Learning Disabilities Aspen Corporate Park 1
Association of New Jersey 1480 U.S. Highway 9 North, Suite 301
Services: LDANJ provides Woodbridge, NJ 07095
information, support, and advocacy (732) 660-1005
for children and adults with learning www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/NJM
disabilities.
614 Cranbury Road Unit 6268 National Multiple Sclerosis
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Society-Greater Delaware
(732) 645-2738
Valley Chapter
www.ldanj.org 30 South 17th Street, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Lupus (215) 271-2400
Lupus Foundation of www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/
America-NJ Chapter PAE
Services: research, education, peer to
peer support groups, doctor referral Multiple Sclerosis Association
services, and Advocacy. of America-National
Headquarters
NJ Chapter Services: Equipment Distribution
65 E. Northfield Rd. Program Application, Cooling
Unit D, 1L Distribution Program, MRI Access Fund,
Livingston, NJ 07039 Educational Programs, lending library.
1-800-322-5816
(973) 379-3226 375 Kings Highway North
www.lupus.org/newjersey/node/179 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
1-800-344-4867
Philadelphia Tri-State 1-800-532-7667 (Toll Free)
Chapter Email: MSquestions@mymsaa.org
101 Greenwood Ave, Suite 200 www.mymsaa.org/
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 517-5070
www.lupus.org/tristate
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Parkinson’s Disease SCDAA - Philadelphia/Delaware Valley

American Parkinson Disease 5300 Wynnefield Avenue, 2nd Floor
Association—NJ Chapter Philadelphia, PA 19131
Services: education, support, and (215) 471-8686
patient services to individuals with www.sicklecelldisorder.com
Parkinson’s and their families. SCDAA of NJ
1016 Broad street P.O Box 9501
Robert Wood Johnson Fitness
Newark, NJ 07104
and Wellness Center (973) 482-9070
125 Paterson Street www.sicklecellnewjersey.org
(732) 235-5012 Scleroderma
Email: sr1238@rwjms.rutgers.edu Scleroderma Foundation
www.apdaparkinson.org/community/ Services: support groups, a toll-free
new-jersey/ helpline for information and referrals,
publish a quarterly magazine and other
Respiratory Disease informational brochures, research, and
American Lung Association education.
Services: education, advocacy, support
Delaware Valley Chapter
groups and online support communities,
(Southern NJ)
and a help line.
385 Kings Highway North
New Jersey Chapter Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
PO Box 10188, #37214 1-866-675-5545
Newark, NJ 07101 national.scleroderma.org/site/
www.lung.org/about-us/local- SPageServer/?pagename=dv_home
associations/new-jersey.html
Tri-State Chapter (Northern NJ)
59 Front Street
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease Association Binghamton, NY 13905
of America 1-800-867-0885
Services: Case Management, national.scleroderma.org/site/
Counseling, Advocacy, Career/ SPageServer/?pagename=ts_home
Vocational Counseling, Transportation, Spina Bifida
Community Outreach and Education, Spina Bifida Resource Network
LeRoi Simmons Sickle Cell Disease Services: family support, advocacy,
Scholarship, Newborn Screening prevention, education, recreation,
Follow-Up Program, Support Groups, financial assistance through the Jane
Be An African–American Hero, Sickle Horowitz Special Medical Needs Fund
Cell Sabbath. (SMNF).
84 Park Avenue, Suite G-106
Flemington, NJ 08822
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Tourette Syndrome

Christopher & Dana Reeve New Jersey Center for
Paralysis Resource Center Tourette Syndrome
Services: information, education, Services: Information, education,
advocacy to help people connect with advocacy, youth development and
resources in their area, peer mentor leadership academies, webinars.
program, online social platform for 50 Division Street, Suite 205
individuals with paralysis and their loved Somerville, NJ 08876
ones to connect and share information, (908) 575-7350
grants for non-profits, and has a Military www.njcts.org
and Veterans Program (MVP) through
which it provides a host of support Transplant
and programs to help servicemen and NJ Sharing Network
women connect with services, programs, Services: Recovery and placement of
and benefits. donated organs and tissue for those
Short Hills Plaza in need of a life-saving transplant,
636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A awareness campaigns to education
Short Hills, NJ 07078 people of the importance of organ and
1-800-539-7309 tissue donations.
www.christopherreeve.org 691 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
United Spinal Association 1-800-742-7365
Services: Information, education, www.njsharingnetwork.org
advocacy, one-on-one assistance, and
peer support.
1-800-962-9629
www.spinalcord.org
Stroke/CVA
American Stroke Association-
NJ Chapters
Services: information, education,
advocacy, help connecting with local
resources.
www.stroke.org
(609) 208-0020
Email: newjersey@heart.org
Saddle Brook Office
Park 80 West, Plaza II
250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 202
Saddle Brook, NJ, 07663
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services (DVRS) County Offices
7
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To schedule an appointment for DVRS, contact the DVRS office below
serving your county of residence:
DVRS Atlantic Office DVRS Cumberland/

2 South Main Street, Suite 2, 1st Floor Salem Office
Pleasantville, NJ 08232 40 East Broad Street, Suite 204
Telephone: (609) 813-3933 Bridgeton, NJ 08302-2881
VP: (609) 224-1218 Telephone: (856) 453-3888
VP: (856) 497-0075
DVRS Bergen Office
60 State Street, 2nd Floor, Room 203 DVRS Essex Office
Hackensack, NJ 07601-5471 990 Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Telephone: (201) 996-8970 Newark, NJ 07102
VP: (973) 968-6556 Telephone: (973) 648-3494
VP: (862) 772-7166
DVRS Burlington Office
795 Woodlane Road, 2nd Floor DVRS Gloucester Office
Westampton, NJ 08060 1480 Tanyard Road, Suite A
Telephone: (609) 518-3948 Sewell, NJ 08080
VP: (609) 534-3956 Telephone: (856) 384-3730
VP: (856) 497-0075
DVRS Camden Office
101 Woodcrest Road, Suite 127 DVRS Hudson Office
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-3620 438 Summit Avenue, 6th Floor
Telephone: (856) 549-0600 Jersey City, NJ 07306-3187
(option 3) Telephone: (201) 217-7180
VP: (856) 831-7599 VP: (201) 616-0447
DVRS Cape May Office DVRS Mercer Office

3801 Route 9 South, Unit 3 Labor Station Plaza 4, PO Box 959
Cape May, NJ 08242 28 Yard Avenue
Telephone: (609) 224-2010 Trenton, NJ 08625-0959
VP: (609) 224-1218 Telephone: (609) 292-2940
VP: (609) 498-7011
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County Offices
DVRS Middlesex Office DVRS Passaic Office

550 Jersey Avenue, PO Box 2672 200 Memorial Drive, 1st Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Paterson, NJ 07501
VP: (732) 393-8056 VP: (973) 968-6556
DVRS Monmouth Office DVRS Somerset/

60 Taylor Avenue Hunterdon Office
Neptune, NJ 07753-4844 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East
Telephone: (732) 775-1799 Suite 101
VP: (732) 606-4961 Somerville, NJ 08876-2952
Telephone: (908) 704-3030
DVRS Morris Office VP: (732) 393-8056
13 Emery Avenue 2nd Floor
Randolph, NJ 07869 DVRS Union Office
Telephone: (862) 397-5600 / 921 Elizabeth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Option 4 Elizabeth, NJ 07201
VP: (973) 607-2034 Telephone: (908) 965-3940
VP: (908) 242-3563
DVRS Ocean Office
1027 Hooper Avenue, Bldg. 6, DVRS Sussex/Warren Office
3rd Fl., Suite 1 445 Marshall Street
Toms River, NJ 08753-2225 Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
VP: (732) 606-4961 VP: (908) 645-0616
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County Domestic Violence (DV) and
Sexual Assault (SV) Service Providers
8
Appendix
Atlantic County Alternatives to Domestic Violence
AVANZAR (DV/SV) 1 Bergen County Plaza 2nd Floor
927 North Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601
Building D 24 Hour Hotline: (201) 336-7575
Pleasantville, NJ 08232 Office: (201) 336-6000
1(800) 286-4184 www.co.bergen.nj.us/divisions-of-
(609) 646-6767 alternatives-to-domestic-violence/
Text Line (609) 569-5437 alternatives-to-domestic-violence
avanzarnow.org
Healing Space (SV)
Fathers Ending Abuse 214 State Street, Suite 207
P.O. Box 311 Northfield, NJ 08225 Hackensack, NJ 07601
24 Hour Hotline: (800) 286-4184 24 Hour Hotline: (201) 487-2227
Office: (609) 601-9925 Office: (201) 345-1911
avanzarnow.org/programs-services/ ywcannj.org/healingspace/
fathers-care-network/
Burlington County
Atlantic County Women’s Center Providence House of Catholic
(SV) Charities/Burlington (DV)
1201 New Road, Suite 240 595 Rancocas Road
Linwood, NJ 08221 Westampton, NJ 07060
Toll Free Hotline: 1 (800) 286-4184 24 Hour Hotline: (609) 871-7551
24 Hour Hotline: (609) 646-6767 Office: (856) 824-0599
Office: (609) 646-4376 www.providencehouse.org
Bergen County CONTACT of Burlington County

Center for Hope and Safety (DV) (SV)
12 Overlook Avenue, Suite C PO Box 333
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 Moorestown, NJ 08057
24 Hour Hotline: (201) 944-9600 Hotline: (856) 234-8888 or
Office: (201) 498-9247 (866) 234-5006
E-mail: info@ Office: (856) 234-5484 ext. 4
centerforhopeandsafetynj.org
www.hopeandsafetynj.org
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Camden County Cumberland County

New Jersey Association on Services Empowering the Rights of
Corrections/Camden County Victims (SERV) (DV)
Women’s Center (CCWC) (DV) 3642 East Landis Avenue
P.O. Box 1459 Vineland, NJ 08631
Blackwood, NJ 08012 24 Hour Hotline: (800) 225-0196
24 Hour Hotline: (856) 227-1234 Office: (856) 696-2032
Office: (856) 227-1800 (Office) Email: serv@centerffs.org
sites.google.com/a/njaconline.org/ www.centerffs.org
camden-county-women-s-center
The Center for Family Services
Harambe Social Services (DV/SV) (CFS) Services Empowering the
416 Sicklerville Road - 2nd Floor Rights of Victims (SERV) (SV)
Sicklerville, NJ 08081 3600 East Landis Avenue
(609) 225-6936 Vineland, NJ 08631
24 Hour Hotline: (800) 225-0196
Hispanic Family Center of Southern (856) 696-2032
New Jersey www.centerffs.org/serv
35-47 S. 29th Street Essex County
Camden, NJ 08105 The Safe House (DV)
(856) 541-6985 ext. 116 PO Box 1877
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Services Empowering the Rights of 24 Hour Hotline: (973) 759-2154
Victims (SERV) Office: (973) 759-2378
Center for Family Services (SV)
584 Benson Street Partners for Women and Justice (DV/SV)
Camden, NJ 08103 650 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 209
Hotline: (866) 295-SERV (7378) Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Office: (856) 964-1990 ext. 232 (973) 233-0111
www.centerffs.org/serv
Peace: A Learned Solution Family
Cape May County Connections DREAMS Program of
CARA, Inc. (DV/SV) Essex
(Coalition Against Rape & Abuse, Inc.) 7 Glenwood Avenue Suite 101
PO Box 774 East Orange, NJ 07018
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-0774 (973) 675-3817
(609) 522-6489 (office) www.familyconnectionsnj.org
(877) 294-2272 (CARA toll free)
Family Service League, Inc. (SV)
Email: carasafe1@cara-inc.net
60 South Fullerton Ave; Suite 109
www.cara-cmc.org
Montclair, NJ 07042
Hotline: (877) 733-CARE (2273)
Office: (973) 746-0800
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Gloucester County Hunterdon County

Center for Family Services (CFS) SAFE in Hunterdon (DV/SV)
Services Empowering the Rights of 47 East Main Street
Victims (SERV) (DV) Flemington, NJ 08822 (mailing only)
P.O. Box 566 Toll free 24 Hour Hotline:
Glassboro, NJ 08028 (888) 988-4033
Toll free 24 Hour Hotline: 24 Hour Hotline: (908) 788-4044
(866) 295-7378 Office: 908-806-0019
24 Hour Hotline: (856) 881-3335 Email: agencyinfo@safeinhunterdon.org
Office: (856) 881-4034 www.safeinhunterdon.org
Email: serv@centerffs.org
Mercer County
Center for Family Services (CFS) Womanspace, Inc. (DV/SV)
Services Empowering the Rights of 1530 Brunswick Avenue
Victims (SERV) (SV) Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
P.O. Box 566 24 Hour Hotline: (609) 394-9000
Glassboro, NJ 08028 (800) 572-SAFE (7233)
Office: (856) 881-4034 Office: (609) 394-0136
Toll free 24 Hour Hotline: Email: info@womanspace.org
(866) 295-7378 www.womanspace.org
www.centerffs.org/serv
NJ Coalition to End Domestic
Hudson County Violence
Women Rising, Inc. (DV) 1 N. Johnston Avenue, Suite C239
270 Fairmount Avenue Hamilton, NJ 08609
Jersey City, NJ 07306 (609) 584-8107 (statewide)
24 Hour Hotline: (201) 333-5700 www.njcedv.org
Email: womenrising@aol.com
www.womenrising.org Middlesex County
Women Aware, Inc. (DV)
Hudson S.P.E.A.K.S (SV) 250 Livingston Avenue
(Formerly known as Hudson New Brunswick, NJ 08901
County Rape Crisis Center) 24 Hour Hotline: (732) 249-4504
CAREPOINT Foundation Office: (732) 249-4900
179 Palisade Avenue www.womenaware.net
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hotline: (201) 795-5757 Manavi Inc. (DV/SV)
Phone: (201) 795-8741 P.O. Box 3103
Education and Outreach: (201) New Brunswick, NJ 08903
795-8559 (732) 435-1414 ext. 111
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Middlesex Center for Morris County

Empowerment (SV) Jersey Battered Women Services
29 Oakwood Avenue (JBWS) (DV)
Edison, NJ 08837 P.O. Box 1437
(877) 665-7273 (Hotline) Morristown, NJ 07962-1437
(732) 745-8270 (Office/Hotline) 24 Hour Hotline:
(732) 321-1189 (Office) (877) R-U-ABUSED
Office: (973) 267-7520
Partners for Women and Justice www.jbws.org
(DV/SV)
650 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 209 Batterers’ Program Abuse Ceases
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Today
(973) 233-0111 P.O. Box 1437
Morristown, NJ 07962-1437
Monmouth County 24 Hour Hotline:
180, Turning Lives Around (DV) (877) R-U-ABUSED
1 Bethany Road, Bldg. 3, Suite 42 Office: (973) 267-7520
Hazlet, NJ 07730 www.jbws.org
24 Hour Hotline: (732) 264-4111
(888) 843-9262 (toll free) Morris Cares/Atlantic Health
Office: (732) 264-4360 System (SV)
Email: infor@180nj.org 95 Mount Kemble Avenue
www.180nj.org Morristown, NJ 07960
24 HR Hotline: (973) 829-0587
180 Turning Lives Around (SV) Office: (973) 971-4754
Toll Free - 24 Hr. Hotline:
(888) 264-RAPE (7273) Ocean County*
Office: (732) 888-0197 Catholic Charities, Diocese of
Main Office: (732) 264-4360 Trenton, Providence House-Ocean
Email: infor@180nj.org (DV)
www.180nj.org P. O. Box 414
Whiting, NJ 08759
Community Affairs Resource 24 Hour Hotline: (732) 244-8259
Center (DV/SV)* (800) 246-8910
913 Sewall Avenue Office: (732) 350-2120
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 www.providencehouse.org
(732) 774-3282
St. Francis Community Center (SV)
Mercy Center (DV/SV)* 4700 Long Beach Boulevard
1108 Main Street Long Beach, NJ 08008
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Hotlines: (609) 494-1090/
Office: 732-774-9397 ext 118 (732) 370-4010
732-774-7411 (Fax) Office: (609) 494-1554
www.mercycenternj.org
* These agencies serve Ocean and Monmouth
150 Counties.
Passaic County Salem County Women’s Services

Jewish Family Service & Children’s (SCWS) (SV)
Center of Clifton-Passaic, Inc. (DV/SV) P.O. Box 125
110 Main Avenue Salem, NJ 08079-0125
Passaic, NJ 07055 24 Hour Hotline: (856) 935-6655
973-777-7638 ext. 133 Office: (856) 935-8012
salemcountywomensservices.org
Passaic County Women’s Center
(PCWC) (DV/SV) Somerset County
P.O. Box 244 Safe and Sound Somerset (DV/SV)
Paterson, NJ 07543 P.O. Box 835
24 Hour Hotline: (973) 881-1450 Somerville, NJ 08876
Office: (973) 881-0725 24 Hour Hotline: (866) 685-1122
www.passaiccountywomenscenter.org Office: (908) 359-0003
www.safe-sound.org
Peace: A Learned Solution NJ
Association of Corrections Passaic Sussex County
County Women’s Center with Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault
Jewish Family Services Intervention Services (DASI)
P.O. Box 244 (DV/SV)
Paterson, NJ 07513 P.O. Box 805
(973) 777-7638 Newton, NJ 07860
www.passaiccountywomenscenter. 24 Hour Hotline: (973) 875-1211
org/childrens-services/ Office: (973) 579-2386
www.dasi.org
Wafa House (DV/SV)
P.O. Box 2102 Batterers’ Program DECIDE
Clifton, NJ 07015 (statewide) P.O. Box 805
(800) 930-9232 Newton, NJ 07860
www.wafahouse.org 24 Hour Hotline: (973) 875-1211
Office: (973) 579-2386
Salem County www.dasi.org
Salem County Women’s Services
(SCWS) (DV) Union County
P.O. Box 125 Partners for Women and Justice
Salem, NJ 08079-0125 (DV/SV)
24 HR Hotline: (888) 625-9511 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 209
Office: (856) 935-6655 Bloomfield, NJ 07003
salemcountywomensservices.org (973) 233-0111
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YWCA of Eastern Union County

Project Protect (DV)
P.O. Box 242
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
24 Hour Hotline: (908) 355-4357
Office: (908) 355-1995
Union County Rape Crisis Center (SV)

300 North Avenue East
Westfield, NJ 07090-1499
Hotline: (908) 233-7273
Warren County
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault
Crisis Center (DASACC) (DV & SV)
P.O. Box 42
Belvidere, NJ 07823
24 Hour Hotline: (908) 453-4181
(866) 6BE-SAFE (623-7233)
Office: (908) 453-4121
www.dasacc.org
Rutgers University, School of Social Work

Center for Research for Ending Violence (REV)
REV strives to eliminate physical, sexual, and other forms of violence

against women and children and the power imbalances that permit
them. They accomplish their mission through a collaborative approach
that focuses on multidisciplinary research and evaluation, education, and
community engagement.
123 Church Street

Phone: 848-932-4397
For legal assistance, refer to: Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) on page
51.
*Check with the Division on Women for possible

provider changes after July 1, 2022 at:
(609) 888-7164
https://www.nj.gov/dcf/women/
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Index
A American Heart and Stroke
Association ......................................... 130
AbilityJobs ............................................. 32
Achieving A Better Life Experience American Lung Association ................ 143
(ABLE) .................................................... 7 American Parkinson Disease
ACCESS Deaf Services ......................... 94 Association—NJ Chapter ................... 143
Access Link ..................................... 33, 34 American Red Cross ........................... 113
Accessible Communication .................. 92 American Stroke Association-
ADA ................................................ 55, 56 NJ Chapters ........................................ 143
Addiction Resources ............................. 62 Amtrak ................................................. 34
Adler Aphasia Center ......................... 139 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)... 137
Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services Program Arc of New Jersey .............................. 141
(AADSP) .............................................. 67 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)/Aging
Adult Protective Services ............. 50, 135 and Disability Resource Connection
Advancing Opportunities ...................... 48 (ADRCs) ......................................129-130
Aging and Disability Resource Arthritis .............................................. 138
Connection (ADRC) ....................123-124 Arthritis Foundation-New Jersey
Aging Services, Division of .. 24, 25, 50, 68 Chapter .............................................. 138
AIDS Drug Distribution Program Assistance Dogs International (ADI) ... 106
(ADDP) ................................................ 25 Assistive Communication Device
AIDS/HIV ............................................ 137 Demonstration Center ......................... 90
Air Carrier Access Act .......................... 58 Assistive Support Programs for
AL-ANON ............................................ 62 Independence Renewal and Education
ALA-TEEN ............................................ 62 (ASPIRE) ............................................... 83
Alcoholics Anonymous ......................... 62 Assistive Technology.............................. 47
ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Assistive Technology Advocacy Center
Chapter .............................................. 138 (ATAC) .................................................. 47
Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Association for Special Children and
Chapter............................................... 137 Families ................................................. 50
Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Association for the Multiple Impaired
Jersey Chapter .................................... 137 Blind, Inc. .............................................. 87
Alzheimer’s Disease ........................... 137 Auto Insurance Assistance ...................... 7
Alzheimer’s New Jersey ..................... 137 Autoimmune Disorders ...................... 138
American Autoimmune Related
Disease Association ............................ 138 B
American Cancer Society ................... 138 Beep Baseball ....................................... 88
American Civil Liberties Union Benefits to Work Calculator ................. 32
(ACLU) ................................................. 51 Beyond the Eyes, Inc. ........................... 87
American Diabetes Association-Greater Blind (see Visually Impaired) ................. 79
NYC/NJ Office ................................... 140 Blind Athletes Inc. ................................. 88
American Healthcare Association Blind Center of the NJ Cape ................ 87
(AHCA) ................................................ 69 Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey .... 141
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Bureau of Guardianship Services ........ 103 Congregate or Group Meals ................ 14

Business Enterprises New Jersey Council of the Blind .............................. 86
(BENJ) .................................................. 83 Council on Developmental
Business Relations Unit (BRU) .............. 83 Disabilities ............................................ 49
County Boards of Social Services .. 127-128
C County Domestic Violence (DV) and
Cancer ................................................ 138 Sexual Assault (SV) Service Providers..147-152
Cancer Hope Network ...................... 138 County Emergency Management
Cancer Thriving and Surviving (CTS) Coordinators & Access and Functional
Workshops.......................................... 138 Needs (AFN) Liaisons......................... 113
Canine Companions for County Offices of Disability
Independence ..................................... 106 Services .......................................125-126
Canine Partners for Life ..................... 106 County Paratransit System ................... 35
Captioned Telephones (CapTel) ........... 92 County Supervisors of Child Study ....... 44
Cardiac/Heart Disease ....................... 138 Court Appointed Special Advocates
Care2Caregivers Program .................... 68 (CASA) of New Jersey .......................... 51
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) ....... 68 Crisis Intervention ................................ 60
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation .......... 139
Fund ........................................................ 3 Crohn’s Disease .................................. 139
CBVI College Preparation Cultural Access Network ..................... 87
Experience ............................................ 82 Cystic Fibrosis .................................... 140
Center for Tourette Syndrome .......... 138 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Greater New
Centers for Independent Jersey Chapter .................................... 140
Living.......................................50,131-133
Charity Care ......................................... 19 D
Child Care Assistance ........................... 37 DCAid....................................................10
Child Care Resource and Referral Deaf Advocacy Project ......................... 94
Centers (CCR&R’s) .............................. 37 Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................... 89
Child Study Teams ................................ 43 Deaf-Blind Services .............................. 85
Child Support ....................................... 37 Dental Care Assistance ........................ 20
Children System of Care (CSOC) ........ 73 Dental Lifeline Network New Jersey ... 20
Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Department of Justice .......................... 56
Resource Center ................................ 144 Diabetes ............................................. 140
Chronic Disease Management ............ 139 Diabetes Self Management
Chronic Disease Self Management Program .............................................. 140
Program (CDSMP).............................. 139 Diabetic Eye Disease Detection
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ................. 139 Program ................................................ 84
Comfort Partners ................................... 5 Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) .... 52
Commission for the Blind and Visually Division of Aging Services (DOAS) ....... 68
Impaired (CBVI) ................................... 79 Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Communication Access Referral (DDHH) ............................................... 89
Services ................................................ 89 Division of Developmental Disabilities
Communication Disorders ................. 139 (DDD) .................................................. 75
Community Action Agencies ................ 12 Division of Disability Services (DDS) .... 71
Community Health Law Project Division of Mental Health and
(CHLP) ................................................. 52 Addiction Services (DMHAS) ............... 59
Community Justice Center ................... 52
154
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Food Pantries ....................................... 13

Services’ Deaf Language Specialists ...... 94 Fresh Start .............................................. 4
Division on Civil Rights ......................... 54
Dwarfism ............................................ 140 G
Dysautonomia .................................... 141 Gamblers Anonymous .......................... 62
Dysautonomia International ............... 141 General Assistance (GA) ......................... 1
Goodwill Home Medical Equipment .... 48
E Grow NJ Kids ....................................... 37
Early Childhood Screening Program .... 84 Guardianship ......................................... 99
Early Hearing Detection and Guardianship Assistance Program
Intervention Program (EHDI) ............... 93 (GAP) .................................................. 103
Early Intervention ................................. 41 Guardianship Monitoring Program ..... 102
Eating Disorders ................................. 141 Guiding Eyes for the Blind .................. 106
EDGE ..............................................81-82
Educational Resources .......................... 41 H
Emergency Assistance (EA) .................... 9 Head Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury...... 141
Emergency Management, Head Start ............................................ 43
Office of .............................................. 109 Health and Wellness for People with
Emergency Preparedness ................... 109 Disabilities .................................. 119, 120
Employer Assistance and Resource Health Insurance ................................... 15
Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)..30 Healthcare Assistance .......................... 15
Employment Assitance ......................... 27 Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disabled (HAAAD)......................... 22
Commission (EEOC) ............................ 55 Hearing Aid Project ........................ 22, 90
Equipment Distribution Program ........... 89 Hearing Carry-Over ............................. 92
EyeCare America ................................. 21 Heart Disease ..................................... 138
Eyes Like Mine, Inc. .............................. 87 Hearing Loss (see Deaf and
Hard of Hearing) .................................. 89
F Higher Education Student Assistance
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ........................ 57 Authority (HESAA) ............................... 45
FamilyCare ........................................... 15 Homeland Security and Preparedness,
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)........... 68 Office of .............................................. 113
Family Leave Act .................................. 53 Home-Delivered Meals......................... 14
Family Leave Insurance ........................... 2 Homeless Hotlines ................................. 9
Family Medical Leave Act...................... 54 Homelessness Prevention Program ..... 11
Federal Aviation Administration ......... 115 Homeownership Preservation
Federal Communications Commission Foundation ............................................. 3
(FCC) ................................................... 56 Housing Assistance ................................. 9
Federal Emergency Management Housing and Mortgage Finance
Agency (FEMA) .................................. 113 Agency .................................................. 12
Federally Qualified Health Centers Housing Resource Center .................... 10
(FQHCs) ............................................... 19 Huntington’s Disease .......................... 141
Fibromyalgia ....................................... 138 Huntington’s Disease Society of
Financial Assistance Programs ................ 3 America .............................................. 141
Food Addicts Anonymous .................. 141 Hyacinth AIDS Foundation ................. 137
Food Assistance .................................... 13
155
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I LogistiCare ........................................... 33
Low Income Home Energy Assistance
iCanConnect NJ ................................... 85
Income Assistance .................................. 1 Program (LIHEAP) ................................. 4
Individuals with Disabilities Education Lupus .................................................. 142
Act (IDEA)....................................... 41, 58 Lupus Foundation of America-
Intellectual/Developmental New Jersey Chapter ........................... 142
Disabilities .......................................... 141 Lupus Foundation of America-
International Dyslexia Association-NJ Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter ............ 142
Branch ................................................ 142
Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) ....... 93 M
Intoxicated Driving Program ................ 62 Managed Care Organizations ............... 15
Managed Long Term Care Waiver
J (MLTSS) ................................................ 63
Managed Long Term Services and
Jersey Assistance for the Community
Caregiving (JACC) ............................... 66 Supports (MLTSS) ................................. 63
John D. Young Memorial Lions Blind Margaret Winchester Enrichment
Center .................................................. 88 Center for the Blind and Visually
Joseph Kohn Training Center Impaired ............................................... 88
(JKTC) ............................................ 83, 86 Maternity Leave ...................................... 2
Judiciary Guardianship Support/ Matheny Center of Medicine &
Guardianship Monitoring Program ..... 102 Dentistry ............................................... 20
Judiciary Self-Help Resources ............. 102 Medicaid Services ................................. 16
Medical Assistance ................................ 16
Medical Marijuana Program .................. 26
K Medicare ............................................... 17
Kinship Care-Legal Guardianship Medicare Low Income Subsidy (LIS) .... 25
Program .............................................. 103 Mental Health ....................................... 59
Kinship Navigator Program .................. 37 Mental Health Association in
New Jersey ........................................... 61
L Migrant Worker Screening Program .... 84
Law Against Discrimination Motor Vehicle Commission ............ 6, 107
(see NJ LAD)......................................... 53 MTA-Access Ride .................................. 36
Learning Ally ......................................... 87 Multiple Sclerosis ................................ 142
Learning Disabilities ............................ 142 Multiple Sclerosis Association of
Learning Disabilities Association of New America-National Headquarters ........ 142
Jersey .................................................. 142
Learning Resource Centers .................. 44 N
Legal and Advocacy Resources ............. 49 NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)..... 51 Illness of New Jersey) ........................... 61
Library Equal Access Program NAR-ANON ......................................... 62
(LEAP)................................................... 84 Narcotics Anonymous .......................... 62
LIFE 101 Program ................................. 81 National Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Lifeline Utility Assistance ........................ 4 Information Center .............................. 62
Little People of America ..................... 140 National Alliance for Caregiving ........... 69
156
National Center for Environmental New Jersey Office of Emergency

Health Strategies, Inc .......................... 141 Management ....................................... 113
National Coalition for Mental Health New Jersey Office of Homeland
Recovery ............................................... 61 Security and Preparedness ................. 113
National Disability Institute: Assistive New Jersey Relay ................................. 92
Technology Loan Program .................... 47 New Jersey Self-Help Group
National Eating Disorders Clearinghouse........................................ 61
Association ......................................... 141 New Jersey Specialized Child Study
National Federation of the Blind-NJ ..... 86 Team (NJSCST) ............................... 43, 93
National Mobility Equipment Dealers New Jersey Transit ............................... 33
Association (NMEDA)......................... 121 New Jersey Transit Reduced Fare
National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Program ................................................ 34
Greater Delaware Valley Chapter ...... 142 New Jersey Weatherization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Assistance Program (NJWAP) ................ 5
NJ Chapter ......................................... 142 Nicotine Anonymous ............................ 62
Neuromuscular and ALS Center ........ 137 NJ Achieving a Better Life Experience
New Eyes for the Needy ...................... 21 (NJ ABLE) ............................................... 7
New Jersey Benefits to Work NJ Blind Citizens’ Association ............... 86
Calculator ............................................. 32 NJ Camp for Blind Children, Inc .......... 87
New Jersey Center for Tourette NJ Certified Driver Rehabilitation
Syndrome ........................................... 144 Specialists (CDRS)........................123-124
New Jersey Children’s System of Care NJ Connect for Recovery ..................... 62
(CSOC) ................................................ 74 NJ Council of the Blind, Inc .................. 86
New Jersey Chronic Fatigue NJ Council on Developmental
Syndrome Association, Inc. (NJCFSA)...139 Disabilities (NJCDD) ............................ 49
New Jersey Division of Vocational NJ Cultural Access Network (Audio-
Rehabilitation Services Description) .......................................... 87
(DVRS) .................................... 28, 94, 145 NJ Deaf Advocacy Project .................... 94
New Jersey Early Intervention System NJ Disability Action Committee............52
(NJEIS) .................................................. 41 NJ Division of Developmental
New Jersey Hearing Aid Project .... 22, 90 Disabilities ............................................ 75
New Jersey Higher Education Student NJ Division on Civil Rights .................... 54
Assistance Authority (HESAA) ............. 45 NJ Equal Employment Opportunity
New Jersey Hospital Care Payment Commission (EEOC) ............................ 55
Assistance Program (Charity Care) ...... 19 NJ FamilyCare ...................................... 15
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) ............... 53
Finance Agency ..................................... 12 NJ Family Medical Leave Act (NJFLA) .. 54
New Jersey Housing Resource NJ Hearing Aid Project ......................... 90
Center (NJHRC).................................... 10 NJ Law Against Discrimination
New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship (NJ LAD) .............................................. 53
Support/Guardianship Monitoring NJ Lifeline Utility Assistance ................... 4
Program .............................................. 102 NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program .......... 26
New Jersey Judiciary Self-Help NJ Parent Link ...................................... 38
Resources ........................................... 102 NJ Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accredited Dealers.......................121-122
Commission .................................... 6, 107
157
Index
NJSAVE ............................................. 5, 24 Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) .... 30

NJ Shares ................................................ 4 Prescription Assistance (see
NJ State Library Talking Book and Pharmaceutical Assistance) ................... 23
Braille Center (TBBC) .......................... 86 Prevent Blindness ................................. 21
NJ Vet2Vet ............................................ 98 Program of All Inclusive Care for the
NJ WINS (New Jersey Work Incentive Elderly (PACE) ...................................... 64
Network Support) ................................ 32 PROJECT BEST (Better Eye Health
NJ WorkAbility ..................................... 31 Services and Treatment) ................. 21, 84
NJDA Senior-Dent Program.................. 20 Project Child Find ................................. 41
NJTIP .................................................... 36 Property Tax Reimbursement
Northeast ADA .................................... 56 (“Senior Freeze”) ................................... 6
Public Guardian for Elderly Adults,
O Office of the ....................................... 102
Office of Emergency
Management ....................................... 113 R
Office of Homeland Security and Reach NJ ............................................... 62
Preparedness ...................................... 113 Reduced Fare Program ......................... 34
Office of Special Education: Policies Regional Early Intervention
and Procedures Office .......................... 45 Collaboratives (REICs) ......................... 42
Office of the Public Guardian for Regional Family Support Planning
Elderly Adults (OPG) .......................... 102 Councils (RFSPCs) ................................ 49
Office of the Special Education Register Ready .................................... 113
Ombudsman ......................................... 45 Rehabilitation Act ................................. 57
Older Americans Act ............................ 68 Relay Conference Captioning ............... 92
Ombudsman for Individuals with Relay Services ................................. 56, 92
Intellectual or Developmental Residential Disability and Oxygen
Disabilities ............................................ 77 Emblems Program .............................. 113
One-Stop Career Centers .................... 27 Resources for Caregivers ..................... 63
Respectacle ........................................... 21
P Respiratory Disease ............................ 143
Parental Rights in Special Education Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ...... 20
Guide (PRISE) ....................................... 43
Parent Link ........................................... 38 S
Parking ................................................ 107 Scleroderma ....................................... 143
Parking Placards .................................. 107 Scleroderma Foundation .................... 143
Parkinson’s Disease ............................ 143 Section 8 Housing Voucher Program
Payment Assistance for Gas & Electric and the State Rental Assistance
(PAGE) .................................................... 3 Program (SRAP).................................... 10
PerformCare ........................................ 74 Safe Care Cam Program ....................... 69
Personal Assistance Service Program Self-Employment Initiative .................... 28
(PASP) ................................................... 65 Self-Help Group Clearinghouse ........... 61
Personal Care Assistant Services........... 63 Senior Dent Program ........................... 20
Personal Preference Program (PPP) ..... 63 Senior Gold Prescription Drug
Pharmaceutical Assistance .................... 23 Program ................................................ 24
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Senior Hands-On Retreat Experience
Aged and Disabled (PAAD) .................. 23 (SHORE)................................................ 84
158
SEPTA Customized Community Text Telephone Relay ............................ 92

Transportation Paratransit Service ........ 36 The Americans with Disabilities Act
Service Animals .................................. 105 (ADA).................................................... 55
SHARP Program ................................... 80 The Center on Sensory and Complex
Sickle Cell Disease Association Disabilities ............................................ 86
of America .......................................... 143 The Seeing Eye, Inc....................... 86, 106
Social Security Disability Insurance Ticket to Work and Work Incentives
(SSDI) ..................................................... 1 Improvement Act ................................. 30
Social Security Administration Tourette Syndrome ............................ 144
Redbook ........................................... 1, 32 Transplant ........................................... 144
Social Services for the Homeless ............ 9 Transportation ...................................... 33
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network.... 50, 94 Transportation Management
Special Child Health Services ............... 39 Associations (TMA) ............................. 33
Special Education, Office of .................. 45 Transportation Security
Special Education Ombudsman, Administration..................................... 115
Office of the ......................................... 45 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund ........ 71
Special Needs and Pooled Trust ............. 8 Traveling with a Disability.................... 115
Special Needs Registry for
Disasters ............................................. 113 U
Specialized Child Study Team ......... 43, 93 United Spinal Association ................... 144
Specified Low Income Medicare Universal Service Fund (USF) ................. 4
Beneficiary (SLMB)................................ 18 US Access Board .................................. 58
Spina Bifida Resource Network .......... 143 US Department of Homeland
Spinal Cord Injury................................ 144 Security................................................ 113
Stephen Komninos’ Law ....................... 77 US Office of Civil Rights, Federal
St. Joseph’s Home for the Blind ........... 87 Transit Administration .......................... 55
St. Joseph’s School for the Blind at US Office of Disability Employment
Concordia ............................................. 87 Policy..................................................... 32
State Library Talking Book and Braille US Small Business Administration......... 32
Center................................................... 86 Utility Assistance Program....................... 3
Statewide Respite Care Program ......... 67
Stroke/CVA......................................... 144
Substance Abuse Treatment Services ... 59
V
Vet2Vet ................................................. 98
Suicide Prevention ................................ 60
Vet4Warriors ........................................ 98
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Veterans Benefits Hotline ..................... 98
Program (SNAP).................................... 13
Veterans Service Organizations ............ 97
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ....... 1
Veterans Services .................................. 97
Support Services Providers of
Veterans Suicide Prevention ................. 98
New Jersey Program (SSP).................... 85
Video Relay Service .............................. 92
Surrogate’s Courts ............................. 102
Vision Care Assistance .......................... 21
Vision Loss Alliance of NJ ..................... 87
T Visually Impaired .................................. 79
Telephone Assistance .............................. 6 Vocational Rehabilitation ...................... 28
Temporary Assistance (TA) .................... 1 Voting Accessibility for Individuals with
Temporary Disability Insurance .............. 2 Disabilities ............................................ 58
159
Index
W
Weatherization Assistance Program........ 5
Web CapTel........................................... 92
Wellspouse Association......................... 69
WIC....................................................... 13
Winter Termination Program.................. 5
Wireless CapTel .................................... 92
Workability............................................ 31
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) .............. 1
Work Incentive Network Support
(WINS).................................................. 32
Work Skills Preparation Program.......... 82
Workers’ Compensation......................... 2
Y
Youth Employment Solutions (YES)
Program ................................................ 82
160
State of New Jersey
Phil Murphy, Governor
Sheila Oliver, Lt. Governor
Department of
Human Services
Sarah Adelman, Commissioner
Division of
Disability Services
Peri L. Nearon, Executive Director
11A Quakerbridge Plaza
PO Box 705 Trenton, NJ 08625-0705
1-888-285-3036
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/home/

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New Jersey

Department of Human Services

State of New Jersey

Disability-Related General Information and

Aging and Disability Resource Veterans

Mental Health/Addictions Health Care Facility Complaints

NJ Addictions Hotline NJ Coalition Against Sexual

Peer Recovery Warmline

Appendix 1: County Offices of Disability Services...........................................................125

Eligibility for children has different rules and is based on parental

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

To learn more or to apply, please visit: www.socialsecurity.gov or call Social

Housing and Utility Assistance

Payment Assistance for Gas & Electric

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

NJ Lifeline Utility Assistance

Winter Termination Program

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (NJWAP)

Life-Sustaining Equipment Program

Lifeline (Free Smartphone Program)

Affordable Connectivity Program

For more information,

Auto Insurance Assistance

Have questions? Call NJ ABLE at 1-888-609-8869 or email at:

NJ ABLE is administered in partnership with the contracted program manager,

Special Needs and Pooled Trust

For more information, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/

Qualified Income Trust

Social Services for the Homeless/Homeless Hotline

NJ 2-1-1 operators will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and

Call 2-1-1 for a list of agencies in your county or visit

New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC)

The Section 8 Housing Voucher Program and the

The eligibility screening process is a series of questions that takes approximately

The DCAid - Program Eligibility Screening Tool can be accessed at:

Homelessness Prevention Programs

Community Action Agencies (CAA)

Atlantic County 732-244-5333

New Jersey Housing And Mortgage Finance Agency

You can pre-screen or apply online by visiting www.NJHelps.org. This is a

Supplemental Nutrition-New Jersey WIC

For local WIC agencies, call: 1-800-328-3838

Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

A formal needs assessment is required for participation in these nutrition

How to Apply to NJ Family Care:

Are you an individual with a permanent disability who is working and

Questions About Your Medicaid Benefit?

Bergen / Passaic / Morris / Sussex / (973) 977-4077

Essex County / Hudson County (973) 648-3700

How to Apply for Medicare

Need Help paying Medicare part B premiums?

Eligibility for SLMB:

*Reflects 2022 limits

Medicare Coverage at a Glance

Part B: (Medical Insurance) Covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient