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Disability Rights New Jersey
Celebrating 30 years as New Jersey’s designated Protection and Advocacy system under federal law. We advance the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities and promote their self- determination and inclusion in all facets of community life.
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In October, Disability Rights New Jersey celebrated 30 years of service as New Jersey's designated Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities. Watch this commemorative video about the early years of Disability Rights New Jersey and our journey throughout three decades of advocacy.
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A federal judge granted Disability Rights New Jersey’s motion to enforce its right under federal law to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect at Essex County Juvenile Detention Center. This order reinforces one of the most important functions of a Protection and Advocacy system – access to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.
October 11, 2024 News ReleaseOur Impact
Disability Rights NJ wields the power of the law to help improve the lives of people with disabilities, with the goal of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive society.
We fight for freedom from abuse, neglect, and discrimination wherever people with disabilities live, work, study, and play. Our work is rooted in a shared belief in the inherent value of all people and their right to self-determination, choice, and full participation in society.
How We Help
Consistent with our federal mandate, Disability Rights NJ is here to provide a wide array of advocacy services for people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders:
- We investigate allegations of abuse and neglect to ensure that people with disabilities are safe wherever they receive services.
- We provide legal representation to people with disabilities who have legal issues that fall within our goals and objectives.
- We monitor settings where people with disabilities receive services, including developmental centers, state psychiatric hospitals, group homes, and nursing facilities.
- We provide information and referral to people with disabilities and their families in areas outside our priorities, as well as technical assistance to other stakeholders.
- We engage in outreach, education, and training, with an emphasis on building the expertise and skills of self-advocates.