Upcoming Events

Join Disability Rights New Jersey staff on Tuesday, May 11 at 3PM for an hour-long Virtual Open House to learn about special education during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Two of Disability Rights NJ’s experienced special education staff members - Robert A. Robinson and Regina A. Smith - will be available to answer questions regarding various topics under […]

Please join the Special Education Team from Disability Rights New Jersey as it hosts a one-hour webinar on making up for the loss of appropriate special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic. You will learn the following: What is compensatory education? Measuring the impact of COVID-19 on special education Strategies for getting compensatory education Register […]

Self-Settled Special Needs Trusts: An Introduction Join us for this informative event with Disability Rights NJ Managing Attorney, Michael Brower of ourCommunity Inclusion Team, in collaboration with Ryann Siclari, Counsel to Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. and a member of the firm’s Wealth Preservation Group Learning Objectives:  Identify when to consider a self-settled special needs […]

Join us for this informative event with Disability Rights NJ, Director of Policy, Mary Ciccone and the COVID-19 vaccine team, in collaboration with experts in public health and emergency management.

Lunch & Learn: Makers Roundtable with ATAC Monday, July 12 at 12 pm Calling all Makers! We are having a Maker’s Roundtable to discuss our made or modified devices. Please join us if you have ever made or modified a device that has helped someone. All types of AT and ideas welcome. Share your discoveries, learn […]

Learn the basics of AT for supporting people with visual impairments.  This will include low-, medium-, and high-tech examples of AT for reading, writing, accessing technology, walking/wayfinding, shopping, recognizing people, and other everyday activities. This webinar will also include national and NJ-based resources and organizations.  Presented by Adam Krass  

Did you know that people with hearing impairments were among the “early adopters” of texting?  This webinar will provide an overview of AT supports for people with hearing Impairments, including those for communicating, taking class or meeting notes, and accessing audio content.   This webinar will also include national and NJ-based and organizations. Presented by Adam […]

In July 22, 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law with bi-partisan congressional support. WIOA expands the provision of VR transition services to students with disabilities to ensure they receive services and training necessary to prepare them to obtain competitive integrated employment or supported employment post-graduation that aligns with their “strengths, […]

ATAC has joined forces with Missouri Assistive Technology to provide a community of practice focused on Assistive Technology and the Maker community. Calling all fellow Makers to monthly webinars. Bring your ideas and creative juices to this fun filled webinar to discuss, brainstorm and build your community. Most importantly we will share discoveries, learn something new and […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act has been protecting employees for over 30 years. In more recent years, a self-advocacy movement has swept the country especially among those with disabilities. During this webinar event, you will learn about what your rights are in the workplace as a person with a disability under both the federal law (ADA) and […]

Advancing Opportunities Technology Lending Center is a free service available to all New Jersey residents to borrow assistive technology equipment. The Technology Lending Center has a variety of devices available for lending including adapted toys, switches, keyboards, mice, smart pens, tablets, smart home devices, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, and more.