Helping Black Families Get the ID/D Resources they Need

If your family is looking for help with a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability, we have put together a list of resources for black families living in New Jersey.

Pony Power Therapies

Organization
Pony Power Therapies
Category
About
Pony Power offers several types of horse-assisted services to those who need more support or different activity options than traditional equestrian centers provide. We also offer garden- and nature-based programs.
Website
https://www.ponypowernj.org/
Address
1170 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Popcorn For The People

Organization
Popcorn For The People
Category
About
Popcorn for the People was created by Let's Work for Good Inc. to fill a gap in the employment market where disabled individuals can have respectable job opportunities, equitable pay, proper training, and employment resources. 100% of the profits of Popcorn for the People get reinvested back into our organization to increase out impact.
Website
https://www.popcornforthepeople.com/

Schedule A Federal Hiring Program***

Organization
Schedule A Federal Hiring Program***
Category
About
The Schedule A Hiring Authority for people with disabilities (Schedule A) is an exception to the traditional hiring process. Schedule A streamlines the hiring process for persons with disabilities and, in some instances, hiring officials may select solely from a list of qualified Schedule A applicants.
Website
https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/abcs-schedule-tips-applicants-disabilities-getting-federal-jobs

Schedule A Federal Hiring Program***

Organization
Schedule A Federal Hiring Program***
Category
About
The Schedule A Hiring Authority for people with disabilities (Schedule A) is an exception to the traditional hiring process. Schedule A streamlines the hiring process for persons with disabilities and, in some instances, hiring officials may select solely from a list of qualified Schedule A applicants.
Website
https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/abcs-schedule-tips-applicants-disabilities-getting-federal-jobs

Sidekicks Support Services

Organization
Sidekicks Support Services
Category
About
Sidekicks is committed to serving Mercer County, NJ, through personalized, reliable, and comprehensive 1:1 support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.
Website
https://www.sidekickssupport.com

Solo Expression (Dance Therapy Classes)***

Organization
Solo Expression (Dance Therapy Classes)***
Category
About
Solo Expression offer a modern dance environment that merges traditional studio standards with a strong focus on supporting developmentally disabled and at-risk youth. Zoom classes offered to allow our developmentally disabled, at-risk youth, and physically impaired population to experience dance just as everyone does. We have group classes and private instruction to adjust to the needs of all our dancers.
Website
https://www.Soloexpression.com
Address
500 Zucksville Road, Easton, PA 18040
Partnered with WallynZavy for community dance classes

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

Organization
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Category
About
We are committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or special health/mental health needs; poverty; discrimination based on race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, immigrant or homeless status; involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems; geographic location; or other special circumstances. SPAN’s individual assistance, workshops, and resources are available in languages other than English.
Website
https://spanadvocacy.org/
Address
570 Broad Street, Suite 702, Newark, NJ 07102

Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services (Title V) – DHS

Organization
Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services (Title V) – DHS
Category
About
Our primary goal is to improve the well-being and quality of life for all New Jerseyans. We do this by providing essential services and implementing comprehensive measures that prioritize public health.
Website
www.nj.gov/health/fhs/sch/index.shtml

Special Needs Ice Hockey Programs in NJ

Organization
Special Needs Ice Hockey Programs in NJ
Category
About
Each special hockey club provide individuals with developmental disabilities an opportunity to participate in ice hockey in an adapted learning environment known as special hockey.
Website
https://www.warriorsspecialhockey.com/index.html https://flyers-youth.kreezee-sports.com/special-hockey https://www.nj-dare-devils.com/ https://brickstarschallenger.wixsite.com/brickstarschallenger https://www.skylandsiceworldnj.com/hockey?category=Learn+to+Play+Hockey
Address
Woodbridge Warriors Special Hockey, Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ
Flyers Youth Special Hockey Club, 601 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ
The Dare Devils, Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Brick Star Challengers, Howell Ice Arena, 269 Squankum Road, Farmingdale, NJ
Mercer Bulldogs Special Hockey, Mercer County Park skating rink, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ (609 301-0448; 609 273-7653)
Skylands Ice World, 2765 State Hwy 23, Stockholm, NJ (973 697-1600)

Special Olympics of New Jersey

Organization
Special Olympics of New Jersey
Category
About
Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Website
www.sonj.org
Address
1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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