Special Needs/Disabilities
Center for Autism Research (CAR)
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
is a nationally renowned center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) that coordinates and supports research on the causes and treatments of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). CAR is looking for as many families as possible to participate in research studies at our Center and other institutions with whom we collaborate. When a family participates in a study, they will often receive information about their child that they may find highly relevant and useful, such as written and oral feedback reports. Many studies will pay families for their time and/or reimburse them for their travel costs. Some studies will require families to travel to a research center and other studies will be conducted entirely on-line.
www.centerforautismresearch.com
Autism New Jersey
609-688-8200
1-800-4-AUTISM
PO Box 55120
Trenton, NJ 08638
http://www.autismnj.org
Social Security Disability Resource Center
Provides a detailed overview of the disability system
http://www.ssdrc.com/
The Family Resource Network
Autism Family Services of NJ
877-237-4477
Administrative Office: 800-336-5843
Northern Regional Office: 973-244-0850
Central Regional Office: 800-336-5843
Southern Regional Office: 856-858-5900
Shore Area Office: 732-262-8020
http://www.autismfamilyservicesnj.org
The Family Support Center of New Jersey
800-FCS-NJ10
http://www.fscnj.org
The Family Support Center is a clearinghouse of up-to-date information on national, state and local family support programs, services and disabilities. The Center offers a “One-Stop-Shopping” approach to individuals seeking information on disabilities and services by providing them with easy access to a comprehensive array of services.
Caregivers of New Jersey (Special Needs)
877-265-6360
Adult Center For Transition (ACT)
1340 Tanyard, Rd. Sewell, NJ
Transition Center for Post-Secondary Skill Training
Joyce Feder, Office of Educational and Disability Services
856-681-6128
Gloucester County Act offers options and opportunities for young adults with disabilities, ages 16-24 years, who are currently enrolled in high school.
Gloucester County Office of Educational and Disability Services
Gloucester County District Education Campus
1340 Tanyard, Rd. Sewell, NJ
Mike Keoghan, Social Worker
email: mkeoghan@co.gloucester.nj.us
856-681-6128
Gloucester County Act offers options and opportunities for young adults with disabilities, ages 16-24 years, who are currently enrolled in high school.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
215 Crown Point Road, Suite 200
Thorofare, NJ 08086
856-384-3730
The Arc of Gloucester County
1555 Gateway Blvd.
Woodbury, NJ 08096
856-848-8648
http://www.thearcgloucester.org
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
1302 Springdale Rd., Suite 150
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856 424-1333
http://www.jfcssnj.org
or email sail@jfedsnj.org.
The JFCS Special Needs program helps individuals who have special needs lead independent and productive lives. A variety of services enables clients to function at their highest potential and enhance the quality of their lives. Services include case management, supported employment, support groups, cash option respite care, advocacy, life skills training, social programming, shared holiday celebrations, and educational programs.
The Abilities Center of Southern NJ, Inc
1208 Delsea Drive
Westville, NJ 08093
856-848-1025
http://abilities4work.com/
HollyDELL
610 Hollydell Drive
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-582-5151
http://www.hollydell.org
HollyDELL is a private, not for profit facility serving students from birth through adulthood with physical challenges including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and developmental delays with or without secondary learning challenges.
Kelsch Associates
368 Broadway
Westville, NJ 08903
856-456-2022
A recreation program for adults with disabilities
SPANNER
26 N. Route 73
PO Box 25
Cedar Brook, NJ 08018
609-567-6215
http://www.myspanner.com
Spanner is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the social skills, independence and community integration of adults with developmental disabilities.
Archway Programs
212 Jackson Road
Atco, NJ 08004
856-767-5757
http://wwwarchwayprograms.org
Archway Programs supervised homes are available to adults with developmental disabilities, providing short term relief to caretakers of children and adults with disabilities, supported living services and a day program for individuals with persistent mental illness.
Medicare Rights Center
1460 Broadway
11th Floor New York
NY 10036
212-869-3850, ext. 19 (phone)
212-869-3532 (fax)
www.medicarerights.org
CHADD of Burlington County and South Jersey
29 Harper Boulevard
Delran, NJ 08075
Phone: (856) 461-1651
E-mail: CHADDofburlco@Homestead.com
http://www.chaddbc.org
NJ Center for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community (COSAC)
1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22
Ewing, NJ 08638
Phone: (609) 883-8100;
(800) 4-AUTISM (Toll Free in NJ)
E-mail: information@njcosac.org
http://www.njcosac.org
Autism Resources
Joni Jones RN, C.N.C.
70 East Water Street Suite 4A
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 818-1145; (732) 818-1167
(fax)Email: mbmrja@MSN.com
www.autism-resources.net
Autism Consultant Service. Reviews IEP, class placement evaluations, Instructs on “filling in the gaps” in autism management. (Out of State IEP participation via Phone).
Asperger Friends
Matthew Loscialo
126 Petticoat Lane
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236 6153
info@aspergerfriends.com
http://www.aspergerfriends.com
Asperger Syndrome Education Network
9 Aspen Circle
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 321-0880
info@aspennj.org
www.aspennj.org
Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS)
P.O. Box 1376
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: (856) 985-5885
Fax: (865) 797-8886
E-mail: chairperson@buds-sj.org
Canine Companions for Independence
1-866-224-3647 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm PST)
Trains dogs to assist people with physical and developmental disabilities. Also has opportunities for people interested in volunteering to raise puppies.
http://www.cci.org
National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse
1-800-421-1221 Maintains a database of over 46,000 accessible apartments nationwide. Helps people with disabilities find accessible apartments. Owners and managers may also use this service to register their accessible units.
http://www.accessibleapartments.org
NJ Alliance Family Support Organization
New Jersey’s Family Support Organizations are family-led, community-based, non-profit agencies whose mission is to provide support, advocacy, and education to families and caregivers of children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. http://njalliance-fso.org/
ADDvantages Learning Center
1101 N. Kings Hwy.
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-482-0756
http://www.addvantageslearningcenter.com/home.html
Nancy’s House: Respite For Caregivers
A non-profit organization, providing comprehensive respite care for family caregivers. At Nancy’s House, you will have 2 undisturbed nights of sleep and all your meals provided in a beautiful and serene setting. We also provide massage therapy, support groups, classes in meditation, yoga, and stress management techniques. Break the cycle of exhaustion and isolation We are here to take care of you and to help you take better care of yourself.
www.nancys-house.org
Songs of Love
The Songs of Love Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing personalized songs for children and teens currently facing tough medical, physical or emotional challenges, free of charge.
www.songsoflove.org
Know The ADA: Arizona Office For Americans With Disabilities
The State of Arizona endeavors to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. AOAD is leading the way. The Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities (AOAD) will be recognized as a leader in providing strong and consistent guidance to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
http://know-the-ada.com/index.html
