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.

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The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation was the first not -for- profit and only all-volunteer run organization in the United States to focus on adult autism, and has been blazing trails since 2002. We create paths leading to fulfilling and potential driven lives. Our model programs, resources, public policy and awareness initiatives are person-centered and derive from the needs and hopes of the diverse population of adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
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The Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) is committed to helping persons with barriers to employment participate in the workforce.
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Devereux operates a comprehensive network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of thousands of children, adults – and their families – every year. The organization’s unique approach combines evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement.
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444 Devereax Drive, Villanova, PA 19085
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The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living. Launched in 2021 to help disabled people access COVID-19 vaccinations, DIAL also provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights, and more.
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Disability Rights NJ wields the power of the law to help improve the lives of people with disabilities, with the goal of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive society.
We fight for freedom from abuse, neglect, and discrimination wherever people with disabilities live, work, study, and play. Our work is rooted in a shared belief in the inherent value of all people and their right to self-determination, choice, and full participation in society.
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Disability Rights NJ wields the power of the law to help improve the lives of people with disabilities, with the goal of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive society.
We fight for freedom from abuse, neglect, and discrimination wherever people with disabilities live, work, study, and play. Our work is rooted in a shared belief in the inherent value of all people and their right to self-determination, choice, and full participation in society.
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Disney Parks have an unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment and accessible experiences for our Guests. DAS is one of the programs offered at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks intended to accommodate those Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period of time.
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) funds a variety of services and supports for eligible individuals 21 and older with developmental disabilities in New Jersey.
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Department of Human Services, 222 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ Main office; there are 9 Community Service Officers serving all 21 NJ counties
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Within the Department of Human Services, the Division of Disability Services (DDS) serves as the single point of entry for people seeking disability-related information in New Jersey. DDS works to streamline access to services and information that promote and enhance independent living for individuals with disabilities by facilitating coordination and cooperation among local, county and state government agencies.
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The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) is to enable eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities.