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31.4. State Disability Resources

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Program
Phone: (800) 335-3863
A financial assistance program for NJ families whose children have experienced an illness or condition which is not otherwise covered by insurance, State or Federal programs, or other sources, such as fundraising. Families are invited to call us


Disability Law: A Legal Primer—Sixth Edition covers such vital areas as the Americans with Disabilities Act, architectural and transportation barriers, early intervention services, special education, estate planning, housing, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, vocational rehabilitation, surrogate decision-making and more. available for free download, may be ordered in single copies or in multiple quantities for law firms, schools, agencies and organizations. Orders may be placed through the Foundation's website, www.njsbf.org, or by calling 1-800-FREE LAW.  


Disability Rights New Jersey
(609) 292-9742
DRNJ provides: information and referral, technical assistance and training, individual and system advocacy, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education.


DiscoverAbility / NJ WorkAbility
Phone: (888) 285-3036
The NJ WorkAbility Program offers full New Jersey Medicaid health coverage to people with disabilities who are working, and whose earnings would otherwise make them ineligible for Medicaid.


Division of Disability Services
Phone: (888) 285-3036
The Division of Disability Services administers programs that allow people with different types of disabilities to live more independently in the community and in many cases avoid the need to move into an institution. Offer a disability resource guide available in English and Spanish on their website


Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Phone: (609) 292-5987
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is here to help individuals with disabilities that are having trouble finding or holding a job because of their disability. If you have a disability that is preventing you from working, or which is endangering your present employment, you may wish to submit a referral for services.


New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research
Phone: (609) 292-4055
The Commission was created to encourage and promote significant, original research projects in New Jersey through the funding of approved research projects at qualifying research institutions in the State. In addition, the Commission will establish and maintain, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, a central registry of all persons who sustain spinal cord injuries.


Personal Assistance Service Program - PASP
Phone: 877-354-9944
The PASP is a personal care assistance program that provides up to 40 hours per week of routine, non-medical personal care assistance to adults with permanent physical disabilities between the ages 18-70 who are employed, preparing for employment, attending school or involved in community volunteer work and who are able to self-direct their own services.


Personal Preference Program
Telephone: 609-631-2481
The New Jersey Personal Preference Program (PPP) offers an alternative way for NJ FamilyCare Plan A members who qualify for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services benefit to remain in their home and active in their community, and does not require the use of a home health care agency.  

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