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.

Angel Flight East ***

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Angel Flight East ***
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Provides free, volunteer-based, non-emergency air transportation to medical treatment for people who lack access to transportation for financial or medical reasons. Services communities in 14 northeastern states and provides flights up to 1,000 miles.
Website
https://angelflighteast.org/

Disney World Disability Access Services (DAS)***

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Disney World Disability Access Services (DAS)***
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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.
Website
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/

National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) ***

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National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) ***
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NADD’s mission is to promote leadership in the expansion of knowledge, training, policy, and advocacy for mental health practices that promote a quality life for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions (IDD/MI) in their communities.
Website
www.thenadd.org

Schedule A Federal Hiring Program***

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Schedule A Federal Hiring Program***
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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