Your Guide Through Youth Transition into Adulthood
QUICK LINKS
State and Government Resources
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
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Website: NJ DVRS
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Services: Offers vocational rehabilitation services, employment support, and job placement for individuals with disabilities.
New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
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Website: NJ DOE OSEP
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Services: Provides information on special education, transition planning, and post-secondary education resources.
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New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
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Website: NJ DDD
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Services: Offers support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including residential services and employment support.
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New Jersey Division of Disability Services (DDS)
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Website: NJ DDS
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Services: Connects individuals with disabilities to various resources, including personal assistance services and Medicaid.
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New Jersey Disability Information Hub (DIH)
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Website: DIH
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Services: For individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, the transition to higher education, employment, or both can be a stressful and confusing time.
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Education and Training Resources
New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)
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Website: NJ CBVI
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Services: Provides vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills training, and education services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
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New Jersey Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
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Website: SPAN
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Services: Offers advocacy, training, and support for parents of children with disabilities.
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Project SEARCH New Jersey
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Website: Project SEARCH NJ
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Services: Provides training and employment programs for young adults with disabilities.
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The Arc of New Jersey
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Website: The Arc NJ
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Services: Provides resources for employment, advocacy, and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Higher Education Resources
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education – Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
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Website: HESAA
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Services: Offers financial aid resources and support for students with disabilities pursuing higher education.
Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ)
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Website: DRNJ
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Services: Provides advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in education and other areas.
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Independent Living Resources
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in New Jersey
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Website: NJACIL
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Services: Offers independent living services, peer support, advocacy, and transition services.
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MOCEANS Center for Independent Living
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Website: MOCEANS
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Services: Provides resources and support for independent living, including advocacy, peer support, and skills training.
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Support and Advocacy Organizations
Autism New Jersey
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Website: Autism NJ
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Services: Provides information, advocacy, and support services for individuals with autism and their families.
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New Jersey Parents of Blind Children (NJPBC)
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Website: NJPBC
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Services: Offers support, resources, and advocacy for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired.
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Family Support Center of New Jersey
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Website: Family Support Center NJ
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Services: Provides a range of support services, including information and referral, support groups, and respite care.
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Life Course Nexus
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Services: Offers courses and learning materials to assist with individuals with disabilities and their families as they progress through life.
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Got Transition
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Services: Offers resources to assist youth and young adults move from pediatric to adult healthcare.
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National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making
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Website: National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making
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Services: Provides resources to help individuals with I/DD make informed decisions about their life journey.
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The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
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Services: Find a helpful timeline of important transition related milestones and resources.
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Entitlement Programs and Financial Resources
New Jersey Medicaid
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Website: NJ Medicaid
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Services: Provides health insurance coverage for eligible individuals with disabilities, covering medical services, long-term care, and home and community-based services.
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New Jersey Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Website: NJ SSI
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Services: Provides monthly financial assistance to individuals with disabilities who have limited income and resources.
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New Jersey Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
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Website: Catastrophic Illness Fund
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Services: Offers financial assistance to families facing significant medical expenses for their children with disabilities or severe illnesses.
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New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
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Website: NJ TDI
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Services: Provides temporary financial support to eligible individuals who cannot work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, including certain disabilities.
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New Jersey WorkAbility Program
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Website: NJ WorkAbility
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Services: Offers Medicaid coverage to individuals with disabilities who are working and earning more than the allowable limits under standard Medicaid.
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New Jersey Disability 101
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Services: DB101 is an informational project of the nonprofit World Institute on Disability
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New Jersey FamilyCare
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Website: NJ FamilyCare
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Services: Provides free or low-cost health insurance to eligible children and adults, including those with disabilities.
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New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) – Special Needs Housing Trust Fund
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Website: NJHMFA
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Services: Provides funding for the development of affordable housing for individuals with special needs, including those with developmental disabilities.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
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Website: SSDI
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Services: Provides monthly financial benefits to individuals who have worked and paid Social Security taxes but are now unable to work due to a disability.
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New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) – Supports Program and Community Care Program
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Website: NJ DDD Supports Program
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Services: Offers Medicaid-funded services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including day programs, employment services, and residential supports.
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New Jersey Division of Disability Services (DDS) – Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)
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Website: NJ PASP
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Services: Provides personal assistance services to individuals with physical disabilities who are employed, preparing for employment, attending school, or involved in community volunteer work.
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NJ ABLE
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Website: NJ ABLE
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Able accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save for disability- related expenses without losing eligibility for assistance programs like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid.