Self-Advocacy Resource Center
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Accessing Services in the Community
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Alternatives to Guardianship
Supported Decision-Making 101 is an easy-to-understand introduction to the concept of Supported Decision-making, an explanation of how it might work for New Jersey residents, and a brief discussion of how […]
Assistive Technology
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: Learn about the process to make sure complaints about transportation services get the attention they deserve. Users of Modivcare (formerly known as Logisticare) will find this guide […]
Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act has been protecting employees with disabilities for over 30 years. The New Jersey equivalent is known as the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and is […]
Early Education
Children with disabilities below the age of three can obtain services through the New Jersey’s Early Intervention System. The publication linked below is intended to assist and inform families of […]
Education
Special Education Self-Advocacy Guide Disability Rights New Jersey understands that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a complicated law. We created this self-advocacy guide to help families of students […]
Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Both the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) provide services for those persons with developmental disabilities who are seeking employment. Each agency can […]
Healthcare
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How to Report Abuse and Neglect
If you are a person with a disability in a medical hospital, psychiatric hospital, developmental center, nursing home, or other facility, or a family member or friend, and you are concerned about abuse, neglect or violations of the rights of a person with a disability or your own rights, please contact us. For medical emergencies or you believe someone is in danger, please dial 911.
Medicaid
Learn about the process to appeal a reduction, termination, or denial of Medicaid services delivered through a Managed Care Organization. This material will help you preserve Medicaid benefits by advocating for yourself and others.
Navigating Your Rights to VR Services: A Self-Advocacy Guide
In this comprehensive handbook Navigating Your Rights to Vocational Rehabilitation Services: A Self-Advocacy Guide you will find a step-by-step review of:
Resident and Patient Rights
Individuals receiving psychiatric in-patient treatment at psychiatric hospitals have legal rights. The rights of a patient depend on what legal status the individual has. There are three main legal statuses: […]
Voting
Your Vote Matters Flyer Your Vote Matters Flyer (Red, White, and Blue) 5 Reasons Voting Matters Flyer Voting Guide (English) Voting Guide (Spanish)
Youth Transition to Adulthood
Life After High School Transition planning and services to prepare students for life after high school are important components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This checklist serves as […]