Hillsdale Access For All

09/08/2026

The federal government is switching sides in a closely watched disability rights case and is now seeking to do away with rules requiring that people with disabilities be served in the community.

08/04/2026

https://www.alsohuman.org/resources

Browse annual reports published by the Ombudsman detailing group home abuse crisis in New Jersey.

08/01/2026

“For many people with disabilities and older adults, access to services in the community can mean the difference between living at home or being forced into an institution. It can mean the difference between remaining connected to family, faith, school, work, culture, civic life, and chosen community, or being separated from the people and places that make a life whole.” Read our full blog: https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/07/disabled-people-belong-in-community/

08/01/2026

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/documents/RD/2026/NJ_Resources_2026-2027.pdf
NEW JERSEY HUMAN SERVICES
New Jersey Resources
2026-2027
NEW JERSEY RESOURCES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hotlines ....................................................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1: Income Assistance ................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Financial Assistance Programs ................................................................................11
Chapter 3: Housing and Homelessness Assistance ..................................................................19
Chapter 4: Food Assistance ......................................................................................................24
Chapter 5: Health Insurance and Healthcare Assistance ..........................................................29
Chapter 6: Pharmaceutical Assistance ......................................................................................38
Chapter 7: Employment Assistance ..........................................................................................41
Chapter 8: Transportation ........................................................................................................49
Chapter 9: Child Care and Assistance Programs ......................................................................54
Chapter 10: Special Child Health Services ................................................................................59
Chapter 11: Educational Resources ..........................................................................................61
Chapter 12: Assistive Technology Resources ...........................................................................67
Chapter 13: Legal and Advocacy Resources ............................................................................69
Chapter 14: Disability Rights and Laws: Information, Technical Assistance, and Enforcement 73
Chapter 15: Mental Health and Addiction Services ...................................................................79
Chapter 16: Personal Care Assistant Services and Resources for Caregivers ..........................85
Chapter 17: Services for Individuals with Physical Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury .......95
Chapter 18: Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ...............98
Chapter 19: Services for Blind, Visually Impaired and DeafBlind Individuals ........................... 104
Chapter 20: Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals ............................................... 114
Chapter 21: Veterans Services ............................................................................................... 122
Chapter 22: Guardianship ....................................................................................................... 124
Chapter 23: Service Animals ................................................................................................... 129
Chapter 24: Accessible Parking .............................................................................................. 132
Chapter 25: Emergency Preparedness ................................................................................... 134
Chapter 26: Traveling With A Disability ................................................................................... 142
Chapter 27: Health and Wellness for People with Disabilities ................................................. 145
Chapter 28: Automobility Equipment Resources and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
(CDRS) ................................................................................................................................... 148
Chapter 29: Resources for New Americans ............................................................................ 150
Appendix 1: County Offices Of Disability Services .................................................................. 154
Appendix 2: County Social Service Agencies .......................................................................... 156
NEW JERSEY RESOURCES

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Appendix 3: Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)/Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRCs)
............................................................................................................................................... 158
Appendix 4: Centers for Independent Living (CILs) ................................................................. 160
Appendix 5: Adult Protective Services ..................................................................................... 163
Appendix 6: Disability Specific Resources ............................................................................... 164
Appendix 7: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) County Offices ................ 172
Appendix 8: Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Violence (SV) Service Providers ................. 174
Appendix 9: Displaced Homemaker Programs ........................................................................ 182
Appendix 10: Connecting NJ ................................................................................................... 184
Appendix 11: Family Success Centers .................................................................................... 186
Appendix 12: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHc) ....................................................... 191
Appendix 13: Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers (HWRC) ................................................. 202

07/23/2026

The Americans with Disabilities Act transformed civil rights in the United States, but the work is far from over. In this opinion piece, Marcus D. Johnson discusses the ongoing fight for accessibility, inclusion, and disability-led decision-making, and why these conversations matter now more than ever. Read the full article at https://ablenews.com/the-ada-turns-36-why-are-people-with-disabilities-still-fighting-for-the-basics/

07/23/2026

4,200 moments of pure joy, determination, and triumph!

During the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games,4,200 gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded!

But behind every single one of those medals is a story that statistics can't quite capture:

🏃‍♂️ Countless hours of training, sweat, and dedication leading up to the starting line.

🤝 Competitors lifting each other up, celebrating victories together, and proving what inclusion is all about.

❤️ The roaring cheers of families, coaches, and volunteers who made every victory possible.

Whether they took home gold, silver, bronze, or a personal best, every single athlete showed us the true meaning of a champion.

Join us in celebrating these extraordinary achievements! Drop a 👏 or your favorite emoji below to congratulate the athletes of the 2026 USA Games! 👇

07/14/2026

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

The U.S. Department of Justice says states have no legal obligation to serve people with developmental disabilities in the community, a reversal that advocates say could have profound consequences.

06/06/2026