The NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing serves NJ residents of all ages who have various degrees of hearing loss. Their toll-free number is 800-792-8339.
The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NJCBVI) serves NJ residents of all ages who are blind or who have vision impairments.
The NJ Division of Disability Services serves NJ adults who experience late-onset physical or cognitive impairments. Through their toll-free phone number, 1-888-285-3036, they offer information and referral services. They annually publish a Resources guide, a comprehensive directory of local, county, state and national services.
All NJ county offices on aging and disability services have merged and are now called Aging & Disability Resource Connections (ADRCs). This web site is a directory of the ADRCs by county.
Learning Ally is a nonprofit organization that records books for those with print disabilities, such as dyslexia and vision impairments. Its collections include textbooks.
The Web Accessibility Initiative (WA) of the W3C Consortium develops industry standards to ensure web accessibility for all.
Lighthouse International, a nonprofit organization, provides design guidelines for creating accessible print and online communications.
Pathways for Caregivers is a NJ guide from the United Way of NJ Caregivers Coaltion. This guide provides advice and resources for caregivers caring for loved ones with mental, physical or vision impairments.
This web site from the New Jersey Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) provides guidance on the proper etiquette to use when interacting with a person who has a vision impairment.
This flyer was prepared by the Division of Disability Services of the New Jersey Department of Human Services. It is a flyer on etiquette and advocates for using "People First" language when referring to people with impairments.
