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 Boggs Center, as a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, values uniqueness and individuality and promotes the self-determination and full participation of people with disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. As a catalyst and resource, The Boggs Center, through partnerships and collaborations, builds capacity in organizations, systems, and communities in a culturally competent manner. The Boggs Center prepares students through interdisciplinary programs, provides community training and technical assistance, conducts research, and disseminates information and educational materials.
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The NJCDD has prepared an emergency preparedness guide which outlines important information that people with developmental disabilities need to know in order to be prepared for emergencies.
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The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. For more than five decades, the Epilepsy Foundation and our network of nearly 50 partners have helped to:
Connect people to treatment, support and resources;
Fund innovative research and the training of specialists; and
Educate the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid.
Connect people to treatment, support and resources;
Fund innovative research and the training of specialists; and
Educate the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid.
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The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.
We provide comprehensive support, personalized services and advocacy for individuals and their families in order to maximize their participation in society.
We provide comprehensive support, personalized services and advocacy for individuals and their families in order to maximize their participation in society.
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50 Millstone Raod, Building 300, Suite 201, East Windsor. NJ 08520
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The Epilepsy Services of New Jersey will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.
We provide comprehensive support, personalized services and advocacy for individuals and their families in order to maximize their participation in society.
We provide comprehensive support, personalized services and advocacy for individuals and their families in order to maximize their participation in society.
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50 Millstone Raod, Building 300, Suite 201, East Windsor. NJ 08520
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Family And Community Engagement Corp is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving youth and families with recreation, martial arts, music, fitness, mentoring, academic support, and other programs. We offer Adaptive Martial Arts classes for those with Special Needs and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Our chief instructor/Director is a certified school teacher and former Special Needs counselor. We are an approved Service Provider with NJ DDD billable through PPL and EasterSeals.
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1366 Milton Place, Plainfield, NJ 07062
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The purpose of this handbook is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families and professional caregivers by providing information with which they can more effectively advocate for treatments, supports, services and the conditions that promote mental wellness.
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Provide no-cost wrap-around resources and supports for families: information and referral services, life skills training, housing services, parent education, parent-child activities, advocacy
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The Family Support Coalition of New Jersey is an advocacy network made up of Family Support provider agencies throughout the state and families who are caring at home for a family member with a developmental disability. The Family Support Coalition supports the power of families and individuals with disabilities to shape policies that impact on their lives.
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The Family Support Coalition of New Jersey is an advocacy network made up of Family Support provider agencies throughout the state and families who are caring at home for a family member with a developmental disability. The Family Support Coalition supports the power of families and individuals with disabilities to shape policies that impact on their lives.