Just like most kids his age, Max enjoys spending his time listening to music, tanning, and going to the gym, however, one thing that sets him apart is his disability. Diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia, a form of Cerebral Palsy causing stiffness in the legs, Max is an outspoken advocate for others with disabilities, especially when it yields the opportunity to empower kids like himself.

When you’re 17 and in high school, life should be fun and easy, full of friends, social events, and junk food. For Alyia, being a teenage girl has come with a unique set of challenges.

Timothy is a 45-year-old man, with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, epilepsy, intellectual disability and Cerebral Palsy. Robin, his sister and legal guardian, and her family care for him in their home, attend to his every need and most significantly, they understand his non-traditional form of communication.

Quinnell, a 33-year-old man, first came to Disability Rights NJ in 2014 seeking assistance advocating for his assistive technology needs, to help him in his schoolwork with special devices for his computer.

Harley doesn't let his developmental disability get in the way of enjoying life. In fact, he'll tell you that the reason he's such a joyful person is that he is who he is, and he wouldn't have it any other way.