A D V O C A C Y
ad·vo·ca·cy ( d v -k -s )
n. The act of pleading or arguing in favor of
something, such as a cause, idea, or policy;
active support.
The tools for effective advocacy are knowledge of
the issues, development of skills and connections
with supports, which are provided by the following resources.
Self-Advocacy Support:
NJ Helps!
NJ Division of Disability Services
NJ County Offices for the Disabled
NJ Centers for Independent Living
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
NJCDD Young Activists for Change
Keeping It Real: How to Get the Supports You Need...
Making Futures Happen Personal Future Plng. Manual
It's My Choice Personal Future Planning Manual
Education Advocacy:
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education
Heath Center on Post-Secondary Education
Wrights Law Education Advocacy
Employment Advocacy:
NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
NJ Work Incentive Network Support (WINS)
NJ Workability (Health Insurance)
Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)
Ticket to Work & Self-Sufficiency Program
Job Accommodation Network
Health Care Advocacy:
NJ Special Child & Adult Health Services
NJ Protection & Advocacy
Community Health Law Project
Legal Services of New Jersey
Mainstreaming Medical Care
HealthCareCoach.com
Legal Advocacy:
NJ Protection & Advocacy
Community Health Law Project
NJ Division on Civil Rights
ADA Technical Assistance Hotline
Disability Law: A Legal Primer
Systems Advocacy:
SBA National Office
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center
NJ Regional Family Support Planning Councils
NJ Partners in Policymaking Training
Partners in Policymaking Online Courses
Monday Morning Project
Family Support Coalition
ABCD of New Jersey
ARC of New Jersey
Faith-Based Communities
Making Your Case Manual
Contact SBATSR for advocacy assistance at info@sbatsr.org or 908.782.7475.
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