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Contact information for ILCs throughout Nevada. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The New York District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and several counties New Jersey.

Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training, and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.

Provides a complete list sorted by county of CILs in the state of New Jersey.

Works to ensure that the rights of people with disabilities are protected and that they and their families have access to quality programs and services including health care, community living, employment programs and assistive technology.

Administers programs and services designed to make it easier for seniors to maintain independence, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

Helps people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible by providing case management, residential services, supported employment services and various family support services.

Enables individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities and capabilities.

An employment placement and training program for adults with developmental disabilities to assist individuals in choosing a job.

Assists persons who are blind or visually impaired in the development, acquisition or updating of skills that will enable them to secure and maintain employment. This may include working in the labor force, operating their own business or supportive employment.

State of New Jersey discussion of emergency services, ergonomics, chemical exposure, hazard communication training, warning devices, blood-borne pathogens and workplace violence with respect to disabled workers. Document is in .pdf format.

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Philadelphia District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, as well as some counties in Maryland, New Jersey and Ohio.

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

Designed to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.

Information on New Jersey's SBDCs, which offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. Web site includes contact information for all regional SBDCs in the state.

An employer-led endeavor that promotes best employment practices and enhances competitive employment opportunities for skilled job candidates with disabilities.

A non-profit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.

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New Jersey Department of Human Services
Works to ensure that the rights of people with disabilities are protected and that they and their families have access to quality programs and services including health care, community living, employment programs and assistive technology.
New Jersey Division of Aging & Community Services (DACS)
Administers programs and services designed to make it easier for seniors to maintain independence, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.
Occupational Safety & Health Issues for Workers with Disabilities
State of New Jersey discussion of emergency services, ergonomics, chemical exposure, hazard communication training, warning devices, blood-borne pathogens and workplace violence with respect to disabled workers. Document is in .pdf format.
New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities
Helps people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible by providing case management, residential services, supported employment services and various family support services.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - New York District Office
Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The New York District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and several counties New Jersey.