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Autism New Jersey
Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency providing information and advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation. Autism New Jersey encourages responsible basic and applied research that may lessen the effects of, and potentially prevent, autism. Autism New Jersey is dedicated to ensuring that all people with autism receive appropriate, effective services to maximize their growth potential and to enhancing the general public's overall awareness of autism.

Autism Now
Autism Now provides high quality resources and information in core areas across the lifespan to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers, and professional in the field. Focus areas include: Early detection, Early intervention, and Early education; Transition from high school into early adulthood; Community based employment; Advocacy for families and self-advocates; Community Inclusion; Aging Issues; Policy; Implementation of Health Care Reform, including Long Term Care Services and Supports; Family and Sibling Support; and Networking in local, state, and national arenas.

The Arc of The United States
The largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We encompass all ages and all spectrums from autism, Down syndrome, Fragile X and various other developmental disabilities.

With more than 140,000 members and more than 700 state and local chapters nationwide, we are on the front lines to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the support they need to be members of the community.

The Arc of New Jersey
The Arc of New Jersey is a human rights advocacy organization actively committed to full community participation and inclusion across the lifespan for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has been providing and funding services for state residents with developmental disabilities since 1959.

The New Jersey Division of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) provides services that enable individuals with disabilities to find jobs or keep their existing jobs.

Bergen County Division of Disability Services
The Division assists Bergen County residents with disabilities to achieve their full potential, to realize their full involvement and/or inclusion in all aspects of everyday living, and to promote community-based living options. In light of this mission, the Division provides an array of programs and services that offer support to persons with disabilities and their families.

CAPE Center
The CAPE Center serves individuals with disabilities from infancy through adulthood as a central point of contact for guidance and connection to accessible and appropriate resources. The Center is committed to helping individuals and families access the system of resources to enrich all aspects of life.

Mom2Mom Program
The Mom 2 Mom program is designed to provide a compassionate and encouraging environment for mothers of children with special needs to come together and share support. The 24/7 Mom2Mom helpline (877-914-MOM2) and related services are available to parents of children with special needs throughout New Jersey.

Recreation & Leisure Services for Individuals with Disabilities Resource Directory
A listing of recreation and leisure services for individuals with disabilities by county from the New Jersey Office of Recreation.

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
A parent-advocacy network providing training, assistance, and support to parents of disabled children.