Resources

The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and serving them and their families.

The Arc of New Jersey promotes and protects the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Lifelong advocates for people with developmental disabilities who cannot acquire needed services independently, serving Sussex, Morris, Warren, Passaic, and Hudson counties.

A service provided by The Arc of NJ Family Institute which is able to provide information, education, and advocacy for families who are experiencing difficulty with their child's school district.

An organization that supports parent centers who serve families of children with disabilities.

This non-profit provides compassionate one on one guardianship services to legally incapacitated adults through the education, oversight and support of dedicated volunteers.

An organization that supports parent centers who serve families of children with disabilities.

Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

The national campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancy.

The national Arc’s initiative to help families plan for the transition to adulthood for people with IDD.

This is the government organization responsible for establishing programs and benefits for people with disabilities; their help line for caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be reached here: 833-NJ-ADULT

The DDD assures the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to receive quality services and supports, participate meaningfully in their communities and exercise their right to make choices.

In 2021, adults with disabilities were 3x more likely to report suicidal thoughts in the past month compared to those without disabilities (30.6% vs. 8.3%). As of 2022, 988 is the nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available to persons of all abilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Division of Developmental Disabilities, and other governmental Departments, have worked with 988 to provide disability specific service information and other available resources.

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is the state’s first Cabinet-level agency devoted exclusively to serving and supporting at-risk children and families. It is made up of about 6,600 staff who are focused on and committed to assisting and empowering residents to be safe, healthy and connected.

Medicare can be difficult to navigate, but this resource provides all the support you need to make informed decisions for you or your loved one.

The premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.

The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) is the global leader in assistive technology (AT) education and research and the premier organization for AT manufacturers, sellers and providers.

The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) serves as New Jersey’s federally funded assistive technology project through a sub-contract with New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Its purpose is to assist individuals across New Jersey in overcoming barriers in the system and making assistive technology more accessible to individuals with disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey.