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Disability Resources Directory
Support, rights, and services in one place.
A working list of financial, legal, employment, transportation, and campus resources for individuals with disabilities and their families in New Jersey.
Financial Literacy Resources
4 Resources
Programs that help cover costs of employment, protect savings, and clarify how work income affects benefits.
Provides financial assistance and support services to individuals with disabilities to help them maintain or obtain employment.
A tax-advantaged savings account designed to help individuals with disabilities save for future expenses without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits.
Provides information and assistance to help individuals with disabilities understand how work can impact their benefits, enabling informed decisions about employment.
Offers various financial assistance programs, such as SNAP and utility assistance, to help individuals with disabilities meet their basic needs.
Self-Advocacy and Equal Opportunity Resources
4 Resources
Agencies that enforce disability rights law and provide legal advocacy or workplace accommodation guidance.
Provides legal advocacy and protection of the rights of individuals with disabilities, ensuring they receive fair treatment and access to services.
Enforces state laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability, ensuring equal opportunities in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, protecting individuals with disabilities from job discrimination and ensuring equal employment opportunities.
Offers various financial assistance programs, such as SNAP and utility assistance, to help individuals with disabilities meet their basic needs.
Employment and Transportation Resources
4 Resources
Vocational training, job placement, and transportation services that support getting to and keeping a job.
Provides vocational rehabilitation services, including job training, counseling, and placement assistance, to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment.
Offers job search assistance, training programs, and other employment-related services to help individuals with disabilities find suitable employment.
Provides paratransit services, offering door-to-door transportation for individuals with disabilities who cannot use regular bus or rail services, ensuring accessibility and independence.
Works to improve transportation accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including building accessible sidewalks, crosswalks, and public transportation facilities.
Youth-Focused Organizations
Offers a variety of programs and services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including social activities, leadership development, and employment training.
Provides support and resources for individuals with autism and their families, including youth programs and educational resources.
A state agency that works to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, including youth, through programs and initiatives that promote inclusion and independence.
An online community that connects youth with disabilities from around the world.
Resources at Rutgers
2 offices
Campus-based support for Rutgers students with disabilities, including academic accommodations and accessibility services.
Office of Disability Services (ODS)
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Provides reasonable academic accommodations and support services.
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Offers assistive technology and accessible course materials.
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Assists with exam accommodations and note-taking services.
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Provides guidance on accessible housing and transportation.
Rutgers Access and Disability Resources (RADR)
Office of Disability Services
Office of Disability Services
Lucy Stone Hall, Suite A145
Livingston Campus
Phone: 848-202-3111
Email: dsoffice@echo.rutgers.edu
Website: ods.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Access and Disability Resources
Website: radr.rutgers.edu
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Works with ODS to provide comprehensive support for disabled students across all Rutgers campuses.
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Offers additional services like sign language interpreting and captioning.
LAN Foundation — Disability Resources Directory.
This page compiles third-party programs; contact each organization directly for the most current eligibility and application details.