Resource Center

Disability Rights New Jersey works to “decriminalize disability” for youth in underserved communities by ensuring their educational and community needs are met through direct legal representation, community advocacy, and self-advocacy training. Our staff work with the courts, prosecutor’s office, and public defender’s office to ensure that services are provided to affected youths and their rights to education are upheld.

Youth Justice Project Fact Sheet Updated January 2025

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 a guide to transition services.

https://disabilityrightsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/SPED-transition-chart-flyer.pdf

Student-Earned Income

Social Security has several important work incentives that allow eligible people with disabilities to test their ability to work. One of these work incentives is the Student Earned Income Exclusion.
If you receive SSI, are under age 22, go to school or regularly attend a training program and you want to work, we encourage you to check out this self-advocacy resource.

https://disabilityrightsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/Student-Earned-Income-Exclusion-SEIE.pdf