Division of Senior & Disabled Services Resource Guide

This resource guide is designed to help you find the assistance and guidance you need for the disabled person in your life — whether it is you or a loved one!

700 Browning Road, Suite 11 West Collingswood, NJ 08107 Phone 1-877-222-3737 www.camdencounty.com

Board of Chosen Freeholders Carmen G. Rodriguez, Freeholder Liaison Patrick Shuttleworth, Department Director Joy Merulla, Division Director

Department of Health Division of Senior & Disabled & Human Services 600 Market Citizen Services 700 Browning Road, Suite 11 Carmen G. Rodriquez West Collingswood, NJ 08107 Freeholder Liaison Phone 1-877-222-3737 fax 856-858-2057 Patrick Shuttleworth [email protected] Department Director www.camdencounty.com Joy Merulla Division Director

Dear Reader,

On behalf of the Camden County Office of Senior and Disabled Citizen Services, I am pleased to present this guide to various resources that may be of assistance to persons with .

As you will note as you review the guide, we have compiled for your reference a listing of non-profit agencies, government services and national organizations that are dedicated to both issues of as well as services to persons with disabilities. In addition, this guide contains a government section consisting of addresses of our US Senators, local members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegations, State Assemblypersons and Senators, as well as a listing of Camden County Municipalities.

To complement this guide, our office carries several- brochures that cover the topics of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Basic Benefits for Persons with Disabilities, Division Directory, Employment Resources, Home Health Care, and Transportation. In addition, the Camden County Office of Senior and Disabled Citizens Services provides the community with a quarterly newsletter, “The Abler”, which contains information about the issues on the “Disability Agenda.” If you would like to receive a brochure, the latest copy of our newsletter, be placed on our mailing list, or if your agency wishes to be listed in our next Resource Guide, please contact our office at the above address.

Thank You,

Joy Merulla, Director

Table of Contents

Categorized Listing of Agencies ...... …4 Advocacy Agencies ...... …4 Assistive Equipment/Technology ...... …7 Childrens’ Services ...... …9 County Services ...... 10 Community Rehabilitation Services ...... 13 Educational Agencies ...... 15 Emergency Assistance ...... 16 Employment Services ...... 18 Federal Agencies ...... 21 Grocery Services ...... 24 Home Care ...... 25 Housing ...... 26 Housing Complexes ...... 32 Housing Services ...... 40 Information and Resource Agencies ...... 43 Independent Living Centers ...... 45 Legal Services ...... 46 Medical Services ...... 48 Mental Health Services ...... 50 Service Animals ...... 53 Service Organizations/Agencies ...... 54 State Agencies ...... 70 Transportation ...... 75 Vendors ...... 77 County Stores ...... 78 Camden County Public Libraries ...... 79 Helpful Internet Sites ...... 80 Camden County Area Hospitals ...... …...... 84 County Offices for the Disabled ...... 87 Camden County Municipalities ...... 89 Medical Day Care Centers ...... 93 Camden County Residences ...... 94 New Jersey Centers for Independent Living ...... 95 State Elected Officials ...... 97 Federal Elected Officials ...... 100 Index ...... 101

Camden County Switchboard (Main Number) Voice: 856-225-5000 www.camdencounty.com

REVISED ON 3-11-10

Note: All information contained in this resource guide is based on data supplied by the agency. The Camden County Office of Senior and Disabled Citizen Services is not responsible for any incorrect information.

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If you are looking for an Advocacy Agency, please contact the following:

American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD) 111 Clarmar Rd Fayetteville, NY 13066-1602 Voice: 315-446-3660 Fax: 315-449-1034 AAHD is a national non-profit educational and advocacy organization dedicated to the prevention of disabilities, health promotion and wellness for people with disabilities.

Association of Late-Deafened Adults – Garden State (ALDA – GS) Lynn Osborne, President 3 Tamarack Farm Lane Califon, NJ 07830

www.alda-gs.org ALDA-GS is a support and advocacy group for late-deafened adults in New Jersey. Members socialize and attend various events together. A quarterly newsletter is produced by ALDA-GS and every effort is made to find appropriate ways to communicate with each other according to individual needs.

(formaly Paralyzed Veterans Association) National Office 75-20 Astoria Blvd Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177 Voice: 718-803-3782 Regional Office Marlene Perkins, Associate Director of Advocacy Laura Schwan PO Box 42938 , Pa 19101-2938 Voice: 800-807-0190 / 215-381-3037 Fax: 215-381-3495 www.unitedspinal.org USA a non-pofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease by ensuring quality health care, promoting research and advocating for civil rights and independence.

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Monday Morning Network The Monday Morning Network is an effort by disabled community advocates in New Jersey to preserve the rights that people with disabilities are entitled to under current federal law; to preserve vital support services; and to give people with disabilities and their advocates a major role in determining how federal funds and matching state dollars are used.

New Jersey Protection & Advocacy (P & A) 210 S Broad St, 3RD Fl Trenton, NJ 08608 Voice: 609-292-9742 TTY: 609-633-7106 Fax: 609-777-0187 www.njpanda.org The P&A is New Jersey’s designated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities that provides information and referral services, technical assistance and training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education programs.

New Visions Community Services of Camden Inc P.O. Box 452 Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-963-0857 Fax: 856-963-1118 The mission of New Visions Community Servuces is to provide multi-cultural comprehensive social services to men, women & children at risk in Camden County in an ecumenical spirit. New Visions advocates dignity, justice, serving human needs and empowering all people.

Self-Help Clearinghouse 100 E. Hanover Avenue, Suite 201 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927-2020 Voice: 800-367-6274/973-326-6789 The Self-Help Clearinghouse provides information on mutual self-help groups in New Jersey (eg: addictions, bereavement, disabilities, illnesses, parenting, divorce). Literature on national self-help groups and clearinghouses nationwide is also available.

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Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Diana Autin 35 Halsey St, 4TH Fl Newark, NJ 07102 Voice: 800-654-7726 / 973-642-8100 Fax: 973-642-8080 www.spannj.org The mission of the SPAN is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and other individuals interested in the healthy development and educational rights of children. Through this collaboration, all children will become fully participating and contributing members of our communities and society. SPAN’s foremost commitment is to children with the greatest need due to disability; poverty; discrimination based on race, sex, or language; geographic location; or other special circumstances.

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If you are looking for /Equipment agencies, please contact the following:

Back In Action (BIA) PO Box 339, Matheny School & Hospital Main St Peapack, NJ 07977 Voice: 800-554-2626 / (out of state) 908-234-1227 Fax: 908-719-9705 www.matheny.org/backinaction BIA is a program which recycles used assistive devices such as , vans, hospital beds, personal care items, and the like. A catalog is mailed quarterly with a listing of all the items that are for sale, donation or loan.

Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA) Dr. Stephen Sprigle Georgia Institute of Technology 490 10TH St, NW Atlanta, Ga 30332-0156 Voice: 800-726-9119 TTY: 404-894-4960 Fax: 404-894-9320 www.catea.org CATEA offers NIDRR funded projects that focus on the development, evaluation, and utilization of assistive technology and accessible environments.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) Equipment Loan Program 706 Haddonfield Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 800-833-4672 / 800-532-7667 Fax: 856-488-8464 E-mail: [email protected] www.msaa.com The MSAA Equipment Loan Program provides equipment and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, hospital beds, crutches, shower seats, stair-glides, etc. to those patient members who qualify.

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New Jersey Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DDHH) Brian C Shomo, Director P.O. Box 074 Trenton, NJ 08625 Voice: 609-984-7281 TTY: 609-984-7281 Fax: 609-984-0390 DDHH maintains a comprehensive information and referral system for people with hearing loss, advocates for people with hearing loss, administers an Equipment Distribution Program and publishes the Monthly Communicator.

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) 20 Roszel Rd Princeton, NJ 08540 Voice: 609-452-0606 Fax: 609-520-7990 www.rfbd.org RFB&D’s mission is to promote educational and professional success by converting printed materials into recorded, computerized and other accessible formats and by providing related products and services.

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If you are looking for Children’s Services, please contact the following:

Camden County Special Child Health Voice: 856-374-6021 Fax: 856-374-9734 www.camdencounty.com This program coordinates and monitors services to any physically, mentally or potentially handicapped child regardless of income, from birth to age 21.

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Diana Autin 35 Halsey St, 4TH Fl Newark, NJ 07102 Voice: 800-654-7726 / 973-642-8100 Fax: 973-642-8080 www.spannj.org The mission of the SPAN is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and other individuals interested in the healthy development and educational rights of children. Through this collaboration, all children will become fully participating and contributing members of our communities and society. SPAN’s foremost commitment is to children with the greatest need due to disability; poverty; discrimination based on race, sex, or language; geographic location; or other special circumstances.

Special Horses and Disabled Overcome Weaknesses (SHADOW) Equestrian, Inc. Kay Drissel, Instructor 1907 Monroeville Rd Monroeville, NJ 08343 Voice: 856-694-4034

Unicorn Handicapped Riding Association Erin Hurley 40 Cooper Tomlinson Rd Medford, NJ 08055 Voice: 609-953-0255

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If you are looking for County Services, please contact the following:

Camden County Board of Social Services Switchboard (CCBSS) Andrea Rauer 600 Market St Camden, NJ 08102-1255 Voice: 856-225-8800 Fax: 856-225-8102 www.camdencounty.com The Board of Social Services provides financial and social service assistance to individuals and families in need in Camden County. Programs include temporary assistance to needy families, general assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, and social services.

Camden County Community Development Program (CDBG Program) Shirley M Butler, Office Manager Executive Office Building 3 Collier Drive, PO Box 100 Blackwood, NJ 08012-0100 Voice: 856-374-6330 Fax: 856-374-6348 www.camdencounty.com The CDBG Program offers assistance with streets, parks, and playgrounds. Rehabilitation of homeowner occupied houses, social service agencies, and ramping for disabled and senior housing is also offered.

Camden County OEO 538 Broadway Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-964-6887 4307 Westfield Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Voice: 856-910-1180 www.camdencounty.com The Camden County OEO offers childcare and child development services, youth activity and employment programs, and a weatherization/home energy assistance program.

Camden County RAMP Program Voice: 856-225-5305 www.camdencounty.com

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RAMP is a collaborative effort to build handicapped ramps for disabled and elderly homeowners in Camden County.

Camden County Resource Center Jennifer Mauro, Director 2600 Mt Ephraim Ave, Suite 105 Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-968-4200 Fax: 856-541-0921 E-Mail: [email protected] www.camdencounty.com The Camden County Resource enter provides an array of work preparation, training and supported services to job seekers and employers. Intensive job seeker services such as vocational counseling, pre-employment work maturity skills training, job search, workplace literacy, and supported work integrate well with employers’ expectations for workplace skills.

Camden County Snow Removal Program Voice: 800-955-2446 www.camdencounty.com This is a snow removal program for at-risk senior citizens and disabled residents.

Camden County Special Child Health Voice: 856-374-6021 Fax: 856-374-9734 www.camdencounty.com This program coordinates and monitors services to any physically, mentally or potentially handicapped child regardless of income, from birth to age 21.

Community Care Program for the Elderly/Disabled (CCPED) Sandra Brackett, RN Maria Moore, RN Faye Koonce, SW 808 Market St Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-225-8178 Fax: 856-225-8102 CCPED is a Medicaid program that offers soecific home care services to eligible individuals in the community. The goal of this program is to enable clients to remian safely at home rather than be admitted to a nursing home.

Emergency Assistance Title IV - ASSBG 808 Market Street, 3RD Floor Camden, NJ 08103

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Voice: 856-225-8822 Emergency Housing Services are provided for TANF/AFDC and SSI families who are homeless due to incidents of domestic violence, fire or flood or other similar disasters, when there is documentation of a pending eviction or when an actual eviction has occurred. Eligible families may receive temporary shelter, financial assistance to secure permanent housing or replacement of necessary items. Assistance and arrangements can be made for individuals with landlord/tenant problems. Emergency assistance with utility bills may be offered but only for TANF/AFDC/SSI clients.

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If you are looking for Community Rehabilitation Providers, please contact the following:

Abilities Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc Sharon Kneubuehl, Vice President 1208 Delsea Dr Westville, NJ 08093 Voice: 856-848-1025 Fax: 856-848-8429 www.abilities4work.com The Abilities Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc. is a multifaceted non-profit corporation whose mission is to develop employment opportunities for persons with barriers to entering or re-entering the workforce. This is achieved through education, training, employment within the corporation and/or through partnerships with other businesses), and an abiding commitment to quality and customer services. Programs that are offered include vocational assessment/career exploration; job finding; job coaching; supported employment; sheltered employment; welfare to work; school to careers; and .

ARC of Camden Peggy Englebert, Assistant Executive Director 215 West White Horse Pike Berlin, NJ 08009 Voice: 856-767-3650 Fax: 856-767-1378 The mission of the ARC of Camden is to advocate for people with disabilities by providing support through quality individualized services that promote growth and independence in the pursuit of life goals.

Bestwork Industries for the Blind 801 E Clements Bridge Rd Runnemede, NJ 08078 Voice: 856-939-5220 Fax: 856-939-5022 www.bestworkindustries.org Bestwork Industries is a private not-for-profit agency that provides opportunities for training and productive employment for many people who are blind or visually impaired. They have acquired a reputation for both quality workmanship and on time delivery of its products.

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Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey 2835 Rte 73 Maple Shade, NJ 08052 Voice: 856-439-0200 Fax: 856-439-0843 www.goodwillnj.org The mission of Goodwill Industries is to provide education, job training and employment services that prepare individuals with disabilities and other disadvantaging conditions, such as welfare dependency, illiteracy, and spousal abuse, for competitive employment.

Saint John of God Community Services 1145 Delsea Dr Westville, NJ 08093 Voice: 856-848-4700 TTY: 856-848-4598 Fax: 856-384-1512 www.sjogcs.org Saint John of God provides services for persons with disabilities from birth through adulthood. Services include early intervention and day care, a private school for students with disabilities (Archbishop Damiano School), and vocational and adult training services. Ancillary services such as therapeutic recreation, religious education, adult evening classes, and pastoral care are also available.

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If you are looking for Educational Agencies, please contact the following:

Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS) John Troxell, Director of 343 Berlin Cross Keys Rd Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Voice: 856-767-7000 Fax: 856-767-3638 www.ccts.info 6008 Browning Rd Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Camden County Technical Schools has provided occupational and career raining to county residents since 1928. The district encompasses a full range of day and evening programs for high school and adult students at campuses in Gloucester Township and Pennsauken. The Special Needs Division serves classified students with physical, mental, or environmental learning disabilities.

Program for the Academically Challenged Student (PACS) Joanne Kinzy, Director PO Box 200 College Dr Voice: 856-227-7200 x4430 www.camdencc.edu PACS is a support service for students with disabilities at . Services are provided under provisions of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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If you are looking for Emergency Assistance, please contact the following:

Camden County Board of Social Services Carole Trakimas, Assistant Administrative Supervisor 808 Market Street, 2nd Floor Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-225-891 Fax: 856-225-8286 www.camdencounty.com The Adult Service Units at the Board of Social Services provide supportive and case management services to adults, 18 years of age and older, who are living in the community. Service areas include Adult Protective services for adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; outreach visits to residents of board and care homes; emergency assistance for adults receiving SSI or General Assistance benfits and home visits to county residents who need help in handling personal concerns or arranging for needed services.

Catholic Charities 1484 Mt. Ephraim Ave. Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-964-2133 Fax: 856-225-1384 E-Mail: [email protected] The Emergency Family Center of Catholic Charities provides information/referral services and emergency assistance for Camden County clients who meet our eligibility requirements. It also assists with food, infant supplies, fuel utility expenses, emergency housing and essential prescriptions.

Emergency Assistance Title IV - ASSBG 808 Market Street, 3RD Floor Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-225-8822 Emergency Housing Services are provided for TANF/AFDC and SSI families who are homeless due to incidents of domestic violence, fire or flood or other similar disasters, when there is documentation of a pending eviction or when an actual eviction has occurred. Eligible families may receive temporary shelter, financial assistance to secure permanent housing or replacement of necessary items. Assistance and arrangements can be made for individuals with landlord/tenant problems. Emergency assistance with utility bills may be offered but only for TANF/AFDC/SSI clients.

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Neighborhood Center 278 Kaighn Avenue Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-365-5295 Fax: 856-964-3867 The Neighborhood Center is an urban outreach agency of the United Methodist Church that has been providing services to the South Camden area since 1913. It is an accessible facility that offers noon meals to those who are in need, bi- monthly emergency food packages to Camden residents in the Center’s geographic boundaries and those referred through Welfare programs. There are also programs for senior citizens, Bible study, and the Fifty Plus Club.

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Homeless Prevention Program Juanita Baldwin, Senior Field Representative 101 Haddon Ave, 4TH Fl Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-614-3318 Fax: 856-614-3323 The Homeless Prevention Program provides temporary financial assistance to prevent homelessness to households that faced with an eviction or foreclosure.

Pennsauken Housing Authority Patrina M Magro 2400 Bethel Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Voice: 856-663-0514 Fax: 856-665-6641 The Pennsauken Housing Authority offers tenant-based rental assistance to applicants meeting the eligibility requirements.

Salvation Army 915 Haddon Ave Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-338-1700 The Salvation Army has an accessible facility that offers meals at certain times of the day to those in need.

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If you are looking for Employment Services, please contact the following:

Camden County Resource Center Debbie Friedner 2600 Mt Ephraim Ave, Suite 105 Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-968-4220 Fax: 856-541-0921 E-Mail: [email protected] www.camdencounty.com The Camden County Resource enter provides an array of work preparation, training and supported services to job seekers and employers. Intensive job seeker services such as vocational counseling, pre-employment work maturity skills training, job search, workplace literacy, and supported work integrate well with employers’ expectations for workplace skills.

hireAbility Main Office Daniel Sullivan c/o Magee Rehabilitation Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 Voice: 215-578-3080 Camden Office Priscila Sanchez, Employment Specialist c/o Camden Empowerment Zone Corporation 817 Carpenter St Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-342-7444 Blackwood Office Angela Lucas, Employment Manager Reta Rios, Employment Specialist c/o Camden County College PO Box 200 Blackwood, NJ 08012 Voice: 856-374-4921 Fax: 856-374-4922 hireAbility is a non-profit employment agency for people with disabilities. The organization serves as a link between businesses and the employee with a disability by providing customized placement and educational services to both companies and individuals.

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Job Accomodation Network (JAN) PO Box 6080, 918 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Ste #1 Morgantown, WV 26506-6080 Voice: 800-526-7234 / 800-232-9675 / 304-293-7186 TTY: 800-526-7234 / 304-293-7186 Fax: 304-293-5407 www.jan.wvu.edu The JAN brings together information from many sources about practical steps employers have been taking to make accommodations for the functional limitations of employees and applicants with disabilities.

New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) State Office 135 East State St PO Box 398 Trenton, NJ 08625-0398 Voice: 609-292-5987 TTY: 609-292-2919 Fax: 609-292-8347 Camden County Regional Office Mark R McDevitt, Manager 2600 Ephraim Ave, Ste #103 Camden, NJ 08104-3290 Voice: 856-614-2500 TTY: 856-614-2504 Fax: 856-614-2538 The mission of DVRS is to enable qualified people with disabilities to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities and capabilities.

Office of Disability Employment Policy 1331 F Street Northwest, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20004-1107 Voice: 202-376-6200 Fax: 202-376-6219 www.dol.gov/dol/odep ODEP’s mission is to provide leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. ODEP is a federal agency in the Department of Labor. Its customers include individuals with disabilities and their families, private employers and their employees, federal, state, and local

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If you are looking for Federal Agencies, please contact the following:

ADA Technical Assistance Line Voice: 800-949-4232 www.adata.org The ADA Technical Assistance Line provides technical assistance on ADA provisions for businesses, employers, government agencies, schools, colleges and universities and individuals with disabilities.

Center on Disability & Health Bob Griss, Director 1522 K Street, NW, Suite #800 Washington, DC 20005 Voice: 202-842-4408

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Department of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity (FHEO) National Office 451 7TH St, SW Washington, DC 20410 Voice: 202-708-1112 www.hud.gov State Office One Newark Center, 13TH Fl Newark, NJ 07102-5206 Voice: 973-622-7900 TTY: 973-645-3298 Fax: 973-622-6239 www.hud.gov Camden Regional Office 800 Hudson Square, 2ND Fl Camden, NJ 08102-1156 Voice: 856-757-5081 Fax: 856-757-5373 www.hud.gov

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Job Accomodation Network (JAN) PO Box 6080, 918 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Ste #1 Morgantown, WV 26506-6080 Voice: 800-526-7234 / 800-232-9675 / 304-293-7186 TTY: 800-526-7234 / 304-293-7186 Fax: 304-293-5407 www.jan.wvu.edu The JAN brings together information from many sources about practical steps employers have been taking to make accommodations for the functional limitations of employees and applicants with disabilities.

National Organization on Disability (NOD) 910 16TH St, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006 Voice: 202-293-5960 TTY: 202-293-0891 Fax: 202-293-7999 E-Mail: [email protected] www.nod.org NOD provides general information about disability issues and statistics on employment, education, and community involvement. NOD also hosts the annual Accessible America Competition through its Community Partnership Program.

Office of Disability Employment Policy 1331 F Street Northwest, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20004-1107 Voice: 202-376-6200 Fax: 202-376-6219 www.dol.gov/dol/odep ODEP’s mission is to provide leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. ODEP is a federal agency in the Department of Labor. Its customers include individuals with disabilities and their families, private employers and their employees, federal, state, and local government agencies, educational and training institutions, disability advocates, and providers of services and government employers.

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Social Security Administration Philip Matarese, District Manager Five Executive Campus, Suite 100 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 800-772-5106 TTY: 856-757-5376 Fax: 856-757-5001 www.ssa.gov SSA provides information and processes applications for social security numbers, retirement, survivor benefits, disability, supplemental security income (SSI), and Medicare benefits.

Unemployment Insurance Unit Camden Office 2600 Mt Ephraim Ave Camden, NJ 08101 Fax: 856-614-3845 South Regional Office Alfred C Laubsch, Jr, Staff Manager 501 Landis Ave Vineland, NJ 08360 www.nj.gov/labor/ui/uiindex.html The Unemployment Insurance Unit provides unemployment insurance benefits to qualified applicants.

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Regional Office 1 Newark Center, 21ST Fl Newark, NJ 07102-2355 Voice: 973-645-6385 TTY: 973-645-3004 Fax: 973-645-4524 www.eeoc.gov The EEOC is responsible for the enforcement of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the employment provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination Act in Employment. These laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

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If you are looking for Grocery Services, please contact the following:

E-Z Pantry Yvette Gooch PO Box 478 Atco, NJ 08004 Voice: 856-767-0555 E-Z Pantry is a grocery shopping and delivery service. Orders are taken by phone and delivered the next day. Payment can be made by cash or check. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.

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If you are looking for Home Care, please contact the following:

Community Care Program for the Elderly/Disabled (CCPED) Sandra Brackett, RN Maria Moore, RN Faye Koonce, SW 808 Market St Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-225-8178 Fax: 856-225-8102 CCPED is a Medicaid program that offers soecific home care services to eligible individuals in the community. The goal of this program is to enable clients to remian safely at home rather than be admitted to a nursing home.

Helping Hands Program 1600 Haddon Ave Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-757-3270 Fax: 856-757-3273 The Helping Hands Program recruits and trains volunteers who provide non- medical support services for senior citizens aged 60 or older with the goal of helping frail, elderly people remain independent in their homes.

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If you are looking for Housing, please contact the following:

AAA Realty 1105 Collins Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108 Voice: 856-854-7700 600 Route 38 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-910-8060 AAA Realty can search for accessible homes available in the area for purchase.

AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey (ACSNJ) Housing Services 100 Essex Ave. Ste 300 Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Voice: 856-573-7900 Phone: 856-933-9500 ACSNJ operates transitional residences for homeless persons with HIV/AIDS. They provide housing for men in Camden, Mt. Holly and Bellmawr, housing for women in Collingswood and housing for families in Lindenwold. ACSNJ is looking for apartments and homes to rent at reduced rates. Furniture in good condition is also needed.

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Department of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity (FHEO) National Office 451 7TH St, SW Washington, DC 20410 www.hud.gov State Office One Newark Center, 13TH Fl Newark, NJ 07102-5206 Voice: 973-622-7900 TTY: 973-645-3298 Fax: 973-622-6239 www.hud.gov Camden Regional Office 800 Hudson Square, 2ND Fl Camden, NJ 08102-1156 Voice: 856-757-5081 Fax: 856-757-5373 www.hud.gov

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Equity Realty 162 West White Horse Pike Berlin, NJ 08009 Voice: 856-753-7777 Equity Realty can search for accessible homes available for purchase in the area.

Housing With A Heart Residential Program 498 Marlboro Ave. Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-662-0955 This residential program provides shared living situations for mental health consumers who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. They must have a severe and persistent mental illness or severe and persistent mental illness in combination with a chemical dependency disorder and are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition, the applicant must qualify as low income and meet Section 8 guidelines.

Labbree Realty Bill Labbree, Jr 23 North Broadway PO Box 188 Gloucester City, NJ 08030-0188 Voice: 856-456-8228 Fax: 856-456-5354 www.labbree.com Labbree Realty is a traditional real estate office with buyer broker services. We can search for homes that are fully accessible or meet other specific needs.

Lower County Property Management, Inc (LCPM) .Donna Duckworth, Director of Operations Church & Sickler Rd Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Fax: 856-875-5101 LCPM is the management company for senior citizen and family apartments funded through Rural Development. Although there is a waiting list, all prospective tenants are encouraged to file an application. Accessible units periodically become available.

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New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Housing Assistance Program P.O. Box 806 101 S. Broad Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0806 Voice: 609-984-3301 856-614-3300/3301 Fax: 609-984-0821 www.state.nj.us/dca/dhcr The purpose of the Housing Assistance Program is to strengthen and revitalize communities by assisting in the delivery of affordable housing, by providing supportive services and by promoting community and economic development.

New Jersey Division of Housing & Community Resources 101 Haddon Ave, 4th Floor Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-614-3301/3300 www.state.nj.us/dca/dhcr This division strengthens and revitalizes communities by assisting in the delivery of affordable housing, by providing supportive services and by promoting community and economic development.

New Jersey Division of Housing & Community Resources Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey PO Box 802 101 South Broad St Trenton, NJ 08625-0802 The Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey identifies more than 1800 developments with more than 150,000 apartments or houses affordable to low- and moderate-income families. The first copy is free; all subsequent copies cost $5 each.

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OEO - Housing & Women’s Services 800 Hudson Square, Ste. #101 Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-963-0500 Fax: 856-963-2968 The OEO provicdes for new construction of houses for sale to low to moderate income families. The agency is building homes featuring three larger than average bedrooms, 1&1/2 baths, living/dining rooms, full basement, off street parking and modern kitchens. Home ownership and mortgage counseling are also offered to families seeking to become homeowners. In addition, provision of case management for the homeless including personal counseling, assistance in finding temporary shelter and permanent housing are offered.

Pennsauken Housing Authority Patrina M Magro 2400 Bethel Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Voice: 856-663-0514 Fax: 856-665-6641 The Pennsauken Housing Authority offers tenant-based rental assistance to applicants meeting the eligibility requirements.

Permanent Housing for the Handicapped Homeless 6TH and Cherry Streets Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-966-0905 This program will provide permanent housing and supportive services to sixteen homeless single persons who are handicapped. The term handicapped will include the following disabilities: mental illness, chemical dependence, physically challenged or co-existing mental illness. Services also include comprehensive multi-level educational/employment assistance program, case management, counseling, GED, basic training, life skills workshops, outpatient mental health services, off-site drug and alcohol services and referral. Transportation is provided.

Powell-Peters Realty 2350 South 9TH St Camden, NJ 08101 Voice: 856-541-3800 Powell-Peters Realty can search for accessible homes available for purchase in the area.

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Prudential Lamplighter Realty 36 Alexander Ave Merchantville, NJ 08109 Voice: 856-662-5858 Prudential Lamlighter Realty can seach for accessible homes available for purchase in the area.

Remax Realty 1451 B Chews Landing Rd Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-227-1122 Remax Realty can search for accessible homes that are available for purchase in the area.

Rocco Lou Realty 3001 River Rd Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-963-0077 Rocco Lou Realty can search for accessible homes that are available for purchase in the area.

Saint Joseph Carpenter Society 20 Church St Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-966-8117 The Carpenter Society is dedicated to helping people buy a home in the City of Camden. It also offers the Home Maintenance Program to those who qualify.

State St Housing Corp 532 State St Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-365-4403 State Street Housing Corp. provides safe, affordable housing to mainly low income residents in Camden through rental and for sale rehabs. It also provides referrals for child care, job placement and training through Respond, Inc.

Vickery Peze Realty 2917 Haddonfield Rd Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Voice: 856-663-9100 Vickery Peze Realty can search for accessible homes that are available in the area.

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Zinman Realty 5801 Westfield Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Voice: 856-665-6381 Zinman Realty can search for accessible homes that are available in the area.

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If you are looking for Housing Complexes, please contact the following:

Audubon Towers Eileen Morrison, Administrator Mary Kay Murray, Social Services 600 West Nicholson Rd Audubon, NJ 08106 Voice: 856-546-9111 Fax: 856-546-9051 Audubon Towers offers limited accessible units to disabled individuals under age 62 who are seeking housing.

Camden Oaks Apartments Linda Reilly, Executive Property Manager 3101 Westfield Ave Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 609-646-8861 TTY: 800-852-7899 Fax: 609-646-0826 Main Office Community Realty Management 36 South Main St Pleasantville, NJ 08232 Camden Oaks Apartments is a subsidized (1 or 2 bedroom) housing complex for people with disabilities.

Collingswood Arms/Collingswood Housing Authority Frank F Law, Jr, Assistant to the Executive Director 30 Washington Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108 Voice: 856-854-1077 Fax: 856-854-8283 The Collingswood Arms/Collingswood Housing Authority is a nine-story highrise housing complex to seniors and disabled individuals. No services are offered so residents must be able to care for themselves.

Colonial Apartments 836 Cooper Landing Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-482-1730 Colonial Apartments offer accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

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Cooper Waterfront Homes 800 Galindez Ct Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-365-9800 Cooper Waterfront Homes offer accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Crestbury Apartments 2553 South 8TH St Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-541-6577 Crestbury Apartments offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Echelon Towers 219 Laurel Rd Voorhees, NJ 08043 Voice: 856-772-0904 Echelon Towers offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Edgewood Acres Church Rd and Sicklerville Ave Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Voice: 856-728-8244 Edgewood Acres offers limited accessible housing to disabled individuals under the age of 62.

Ferry Stations 2011 Ferry Ave Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-962-7977 Ferry Stations offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Franklin Square Station and Hildebrand Ave Glendora, NJ 08029 Voice: 856-939-2666 Franklin Square offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

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Hays Mill Estates Hays Mill Estates II 191 Hays Mill Rd Atco, NJ 08004 Voice: 856-728-8244 Hays Mill Estates and Hays Mill Estates II offers accessible housing to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC) Kathryn Blackshear, Social Services Coordinator 2021 watson st. Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-968-6197 TTY: 856-964-1415 Fax: 856-968-6175 www.camdenhousing.org The HACC offers a One-Stop educational, welfare to work compnent. Classes are also offered in GED, ESL, ABE, Computer Training, and a Youthbuild Construction Training program. In addition, the Housing Authority offers a variety of social services and a comprehensive senior and disabled program via Home Maker Services, social services, and field trips.

Inglis Gardens at Evesham Veda Bowdoin, Administrator 304-306 North Elmwood Rd Marlton, NJ 08053 Voice: 856-596-0020 Fax: 856-424-1647 MSAA Commons Veda Bowdoin, Administrator 1240 Marlkress Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Voice: 856-424-5621 Fax: 856-424-1647 E-Mail: [email protected] MSAA Manor Maryanne Wolf, Administrator Linda Wilson, CSW 20 South Main St Glassboro, NJ 08028 Voice: 856-881-6666 Fax: 856-863-1726 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Mullen Manor Linda Wilson Felicia McCann 300 Hickstown Rd Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Voice: 856-401-1923 Fax: 856-401-0455 E-Mail: [email protected] Roebling Arms 1340 Hornberger Ave Roebling, NJ 08554 Voice: 609-499-7789 Fax: 609-499-764 Central Office PRD Management 223 North Centre St Merchantville, NJ 08109 The Multiple Sclerosis Assosiation of America’s (MSAA) buildings are subsidied and barrier free for people with physical disabilities. MSAA does not discriminate against any disability, but priority is given to people with mobilty impairments.

John F. Kennedy Towers 2021 Watson St Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-968-6130 John F. Kennedy Towers offers limited accessible housing to disabled individuals under age 62.

Kingsrow Apartments 500 Chews Landing Rd Lindenwold, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-784-8856 Kingsrow Apartments offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeking housing.

Lindenwold Gardens 350 Blackwood Clementon Rd Pine Hill, NJ 08029 Voice: 856-627-0200 Lindenwold Gardens offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

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Lindenwold Towers Senior & Disabled Housing Carmyn Sanchez, Service Coordinator 611 Emerson Ave Lindewold, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-783-1112 Fax: 856-783-2062 The Service Coordinator Program links the tenants of Lindenwold Towers to supportive services and/or medical services provided by public agencies and private practitioners within the general community.

Lumberton Independent Living Campus Doris Adams, Project Director 1561-3 Rte 38 Lumberton, NJ 08060 Voice: 609-702-9100 Fax: 609-702-0948 Lumberton Independent Living Campus provides independent, barrier-free living for people with disabilities.

Magnolia Park 1543 A Park Blvd Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-963-7052 Magnolia Park offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeking housing.

Mansion Apartments 220 West Branch Ave Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-627-3300 Mansion Apartments offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeking housing.

Mickle Towers 200 Mickle Blvd Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-968-6134 Mickle Towers offers limited accessible units to disabled individuals under age 62.

Myrtle Place Apartments 4001 Myrtle Ave Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-966-0771

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Myrtle Place Apartments offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeking housing.

Northgate I 7TH and Linden St Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-966-5400 Northgate I offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeing housing.

Northgate II 500 North 7TH St Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-963-8332 Northgate II offers limited accessible units to disabled insidividuals under age 62.

Pennsauken Senior Towers 8001 Maple Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Voice: 856-665-6838 Pennsauken Senior Towers offers limited accessible housing to disabled individuals under age 62.

Pine Hill Gardens 350 Blackwood Clementon Rd Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-627-0200 Pine Hill Gardens offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Riverview Towers 130 Mickle Blvd Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-964-3770 Riverview Towers offers limited accessible housing to disabled individuals under the age of 62.

Scenic Falls 227 Washington Ave Blackwood, NJ 08012 Voice: 856-228-9592 Scenic Falls offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeking housing.

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Sergie Farms 1700 Abby Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Voice: 856-751-4414 Sergie Farms offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeking housing.

Stanfill Towers 117 East Atlantic Ave Haddon Heights, NJ 08108 Voice: 856-546-4844 Stanfill Towers offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Sycamore Ridge 3731 Herbert Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Voice: 856-662-9141 Sycamore Ridge offers accessible units to disabled individuals who are seeking housing.

The Mansions 220 West Branch Ave Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-627-3300 The Mansions offers accessible units to disabled individualse who are seeking housing.

The Village 4103 Hamilton Dr Voorhees, NJ 08034 Voice: 856-770-0055 The Village offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Village Apartments Village of Saint Mary’s 212 Lourdes Ct Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Voice: 856-424-7913 Village Apartments offers limited accessible housing to disabled individuals under age 62.

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Landing at Pine Lake 98 Oak St Lindenwold, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-783-9400 Village Bridge offers accessible units to disabled individuals seeking housing.

Westfield Towers 3199 Westfield Ave Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-968-6127 Westfield Towers offers limited accessible housing to disabled individuals under age 62.

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If you are looking for Housing Services, please contact the following:

Camden County Community Development Program (CDBG Program) Shirley M Butler, Office Manager Executive Office Building 3 Collier Drive, PO Box 100 Blackwood, NJ 08012-0100 Voice: 856-374-6330 Fax: 856-374-6348 www.camdencounty.com The CDBG Program offers assistance with streets, parks, and playgrounds. Rehabilitation of homeowner occupied houses, social service agencies, and ramping for disabled accessibility and senior housing is also offered.

Camden County RAMP Program Voice: 856-225-5451 www.camdencounty.com RAMP is a collaborative effort to build handicapped ramps for disabled and elderly homeowners in Camden County.

Camden County Snow Removal Program Voice: 800-955-2446 www.camdencounty.com This is a snow removal program for at-risk senior citizens and disabled residents.

Chore Services Title XX (SSBG) Pat Verdell-Cole, RN 808 Market Street, 2ND Floor Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-225-5175 Fax: 856-225-8286 This program provides a small payment to an approved domesic for chore service in client’s home. The major function of the chore service is to help with home management in the performance of household tasks. The duties to be performed are based on a needs assessment. Household duties include vacuuming, dusting, wet mop of floors, and cleaning of the kitchen and bathroom.

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Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization Program 4307 Westfield Ave. Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Voice: 856-910-1180 Fax: 856-910-1186 This program assists homeowners and tenants in improving the energy efficiency of their homes, as well as assisting eligible households with high energy bills.

Jersey Counseling and Housing Development, Inc. (JCHD) Elaine Matteo 1840 South Broadway Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-541-1000 County Office 29 Black Horse Pike Blackwood, NJ 08012 Voice: 856-227-3683 This is a non-profit community organization helping families to obtain decent, safe and adequate housing. It offers comprehensive home ownership counseling, pre-purchase counseling and credit counseling.

Lifeline/PAAD/HAAD Kevin Brown, Administrative Analyst PO Box 715 Trenton, NJ 08625-0715 Voice: 800-792-9745 / 609-588-7030 Fax: 609-588-7122 www.state.nj.us/health Lifeline is a utility assistance program. PAAD is Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled. HAAD is Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled.

Rebuilding Together 1000 Atlantic Avenue Suite 523 Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-342-7821 Fax: 856-342-7824 1-800-473-4229 www.rebuildingtogether.org Our mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly and disabled and families with children, live in warmth, safety, and independence. Our goal is to make a sustainable impact in partnership with communities.

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Saint Joseph Carpenter Society 20 Church St Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-966-8117 The Carpenter Society is dedicated to helping people buy a home in the City of Camden. It also offers the Home Maintenance Program to those who qualify.

Senior Safe Home Program-Housing Maintenance & Repair 4212 Beacon Ave. Pennsauken, NJ 08109-1430 Voice: 856-663-2255 TTY: 856-663-2255 Fax: 856-663-4879 E-Mail: [email protected] This program provides senior Camden County homeowners a home maintenance and repair program to help maintain the safety of their homes. Call for program availability.

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If you are looking for Information and Resource Agencies, please contact the following:

ADA Technical Assistance Line Voice: 800-949-4232 www.adata.org The ADA Technical Assistance Line provides technical assistance on ADA provisions for businesses, employers, government agencies, schools, colleges and universities and individuals with disabilities.

Catholic Charities 1484 Mt. Ephraim Ave. Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-964-2133 Fax: 856-225-1384 E-Mail: [email protected] The Emergency Family Center of Catholic Charities provides information/referral services and emergency assistance for Camden County clients who meet our eligibility requirements. It also assists with food, infant supplies, fuel utility expenses, emergency housing and essential prescriptions.

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) Tamie Pyle, Information Specialist 4200 Forbes Blvd, Suite 202 Lanham, MD 20706-4829 Voice: 800-346-2742/301-459-5900 TTY: 301-459-5984 Fax: 301-459-4263 www.naric.com NARIC is a library focusing on disability and rehabilitation research. Information Specialists provide information, referral, customized database searches and document delivery on a wide range of disability and rehabilitation services.

Respond, Inc. 562 Benson st. Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-365-4400 Respond, Inc. is a voluntary, not-for-profit agency created by the community to enhance and promote the economic independence and general welfare of individuals and families residing in Camden City and County. This mission is carried forth in the provision of comprehensive services in child care, senior and

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If you are looking for Independent Living Centers, please contact the following:

Camden City Independent Living Center 2600 Mt Ephraim Ave, Ste 415 Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-966-0800 TTY: 856-966-0830 Fax: 856-966-0832 www.nicl.org The Camden City Indendent Living Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, their family and friends with self choice through computer training, information and referral for employment and housing, peer support, peer support groups, advocacy, system advocacy, self advocacy, voter registration and independent living skills training.

Center for Independent Living of South Jersey (CILSJ) Hazel Lee, Executive Director 1200 N Delsea Dr, Plaza 47, Ste #6 Westville, NJ 08093 Voice: 856-853-6490 TTY: 856-853-7602 Fax: 856-853-1466 CILSJ is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, their family and friends with self choice through information and referral, peer support, peer support groups, advocacy, system advocacy, self advocacy and independent living skills training.

Resources for Independent Living (RIL) Debra Klingler, Office Manager 351 High Street, Suite103 Burlington, NJ 08016 Voice: 609-747-7745 TTY: 609-747-1875 Fax: 609-747-1870 www.rilnj.org RIL serves all people with disabilities in Burlington County with information and referral, independent living skills, peer support, self advocacy and system advocacy.

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If you are looking for Legal Services, please contact the following:

Camden County Bar Association – Lawyer Referral Service Denise K Whybark, Manager Lawyer Referral Services Bridgeview Bldg 800 Cooper St, Suite 103 Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-964-4520 Fax: 856-964-9016 www.camdencountybar.org The Lawyer Referral Service is a non-profit service of the Camden County Bar Association to assist individuals in need of an attorney. This service is intended for people who can afford a moderate fee.

Commission on Mental & Physical Disability Law (CMPDL) 740 15TH St, NW Washington DC, 20005 Voice: 202-662-1570 www.abanet.org/ The CMPDL publishes the Mental & Physical Disability Law Reporter, provides referrals to lawyers who practice disability law and does legal research/training.

Community Health Law Project (CHLP) Main Office 185 Valley St South Orange, NJ 07079 Voice: 973-275-1175 Camden County Regional Office Janet Greenlee, Managing Attorney Station House Office Building, Suite 225 900 Haddon Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108 Voice: 856-858-9500 TTY: 856-858-9500 Fax: 856-858-9545 E-Mail: [email protected] www.chlp.org CHLP is a statewide non-profit organization that provides free legal representation and advocacy services to low-incomes people with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities and the frail elderly. Areas of expertise include public entitlements (Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, welafre, emergency assistance, and food stamps), health care benefits (Medicaid and Mediare), landlord-tenant disputes, debt collection matters, family law, barrier-free accessibility, and discrimination.

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New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) State Office PO Box 089 Trenton, NJ 08625-0089 Voice: 609-292-4605 TTY: 609-292-1785 Fax: 609-777-0466 www.njcivilrights.org Camden County Regional Office One Port Center, 2 Riverside Dr Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-614-2550 TTY: 856-614-2574 Fax: 856-614-2568 The DCR is charged with enforcing the Law Against Discrimination. The mission of the DCR is to eradicate illegal discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, nationality, ancestry, marital status, or affectional or sexual orientation in employment and public accommodations, as well as housing which includes additional protection based on familial status.

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. (SJLS) Larry D DeCosta, Executive Director Ann M Gorman, Deputy Director 745 Market St Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-964-2010 TTY: 856-964-1204 Fax: 856-964-0228 South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a private non-profit law firm that serves the residents of Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester, and Salem Counties. Free legal services are provided in some civil cases to those clients who meet the income and asset requirements. Interested parties can call the Centralized Intake Unit at 800-496-4570 to be screened for eligibility.

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If you are looking for Medical Services, please contact the following:

CamCare East 2610 Federal Street Camden, NJ 08105 North 6TH and Erie Street Camden, NJ 08102 Central 3 Cooper Plaza Camden, NJ 08103 Northgate I 7TH and Linden Streets Camden, NJ 08102 South 8TH and Van Hook; Carl Miller Blvd Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-541-3270 The mission of CamCare Health Corporation, a voluntary not-for-profit community based primary health center, is to provide comprehensive health services to underserved families in the City of Camden and its environs. CamCare, in accordance with this objective, will offer high quality personalized health care designed to meet the needs of individual patients in a coordinated and comprehensive fashion. Services include dental care, ob/gyn and infertility care, adult care, and children and adolescent care

Lifeline/PAAD/HAAD Kevin Brown, Administrative Analyst PO Box 715 Trenton, NJ 08625-0715 Voice: 800-792-9745 / 609-588-7030 Fax: 609-588-7122 www.state.nj.us/health Lifeline is a utility assistance program. PAAD is Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled. HAAD is Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled.

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Social Security Administration Philip Matarese, District Manager Five Executive Campus, Suite 100 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 800-772-5106 TTY: 856-757-5376 Fax: 856-757-5001 www.ssa.gov SSA provides information and processes applications for social security numbers, retirement, survivor benefits, disability, supplemental security income (SSI), and Medicare benefits.

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If you are looking for Mental Health Services, please contact the following:

Center For Family Services, Inc. Richard Stagliano, President/CEO 584 Benson Street Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-964-1990 Fax: 856-964-0242 www.centerffs.org The S.A.F.E. Program (Service to Assist Families and the Elderly) provides in- home counseling for older adults, the disabled and their families. Counseling to families and individuals of all age groups is available at suburban offices in Voorhees and Williamstown.

Commission on Mental & Physical Disability Law (CMPDL) 740 15TH St, NW Washington DC, 20005 Voice: 202-662-1570 www.abanet.org/ The CMPDL publishes the Mental & Physical Disability Law Reporter, provides referrals to lawyers who practice disability law and does legal research/training.

National Mental Health Association (NMHA) Jennifer Harelik, Information & Referral Specialist 1021 Prince St Alexandria, VA 22314 Voice: 800-969-6642 TTY: 800-433-5959 Fax: 703-684-5968 www.nmha.org

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New Jersey Division of Mental Health Sevices (DMHS) Alan Kaufman, Director PO Box 727 Trenton, NJ 08625-0727 Regional Office Evergren Hall, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital 202 Spring Garden Rd Hanmonton, NJ 08037 Voice: 609-567-7353 TTY: 609-777-0714 Fax: 609-567-4468 DMHS provides inpatient psychiatric care at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital. DMHS contracts in each county for a range of outpatient mental health services.

South Jersey Behavorial Health Resources, Inc. Justine Farnsworth, Vice President of Clinical Services 400 Market Street Camden, NJ 08101 Voice: 800-220-8081/856-541-1700 900 Dudley Street, Ste 100 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-488-5600 1 Colby Rd Stratford, NJ 08084 Voice: 856-346-2488 South Jersey Behavorial Health Resources, Inc. provides outpatient, partial care and residential services for clients with mental health issues. This orgnization also services individuals dually diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders. The target population consists of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. A sliding scale fee is offered and Medicaid and Medicare as well as some forms of private insurance are accepted.

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Starting Point of New Jersey, Inc. Vincent DiPasquale 215 Highland Ave, Suite C Westmont, NJ 08108 Voice: 856-854-3155 Fax: 856-854-0992 E-Mail: [email protected] www.startingpoint.org The Starting Point, Inc. is a non-profit educational and referral center. The educational emphasis is on personal growth in the spirit of partnership. Their goals are holistic, integrative and wellness oriented. To achieve these goals, they coordinate and facilitate many programs including appropriate referrals to counseling and psychotherapy, workshops, forums, Twelve-Step meetings and weekend programs.

Steininger Center 19 E. Ormaon Avenue Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Voice: 856-428-1300 This is an access center for comprehensive community health agency services specializing in acute mental health care to all ages. crisis intervention and screening service, acute hospitalization services, clinical case management services, psychiatric serices, medication monitoring, counsling and a brief therapeutic residential proram are offered. Fee is based on ability to pay.

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If you are looking for Service Animals, please contact the following:

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) National Office PO Box 446 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446 www.caninecompanions.org Regional Office Julie Diamond, Northeast Public Relations Coordinator PO Box 205 Farmingdale, NY 11735-0205 Voice: 631-694-6938 TTY: 631-694-6938 Fax: 631-694-0308 Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

Canine Partners for Life (CPL) Darlene Sullivan, Executive Director PO Box 170 Cochranville, Pa 19330 Voice: 610-869-4902 Fax: 610-869-9785 www.k94life.org CPL is a non-profit organization dedicated to training service dogs to assist individuals with mobility disabilities and seizure disorders in addition to placing home companion dogs with children and adults with other disabilities.

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If you are looking for a Service Organization/Agency, please contact the following:

Alzheimer’s Association 225 N Michigan Ave, Ste #1100 Chicago, Il 60611 Voice: 800-272-3900 / 312-335-8700 TTY: 312-335-8882 Fax: 312-335-1110 www.alz.org The Alzheimer’s Association is a private, non-profit organization that has chapters throughout the United States. It is the largest national, voluntary health organization dedicated to research and to providing support and assistance to people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers.

American Amputee Foundation (AAF) Kimberly Kimbrell, Information & Research Specialist PO Box 250218 Little Rock, AR 72225 Voice: 501-666-2523 Fax: 501-666-8367 AAF is a national non-profit organization providing information, self-help, and referral sources for amputees, their families, and care providers.

American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD) 111 Clarmar Rd Fayetteville, NY 13066-1602 Voice: 315-446-3660 Fax: 315-449-1034 AAHD is a national non-profit educational and advocacy organization dedicated to the prevention of disabilities, health promotion and wellness for people with disabilities.

American Council for the Blind (ACB) 1155 15TH St, NW, Ste #1004 Washington, DC 20005 Voice: 800-424-8666 / 202-467-5081 Fax: 202-467-5085 www.acb.org ACB provides information and referral about products and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) 11 Penn Plaza, Ste #300 New York, NY 10001 Voice: 800-232-5463 TTY: 212-502-7662 Fax: 212-502-7777 www.afb.org The American Foundation for the Blind is dedicated to addressing the critical issues of literacy, independent living, employment and access through technology for the ten million Americans who are blind or visually impaired.

American Heart Association (AHA) State Office 2550 Rte 1 N Brunswick, NJ 08902 Voice: 856-546-5600 Fax: 856-546-0861 www.americanheart.org AHA is a volunteer health organization whose mission is to fight cardiovascular diseases and stroke. AHA is an intake and referral service that offers educational material to the public.

American Kidney Fund (AKF) Michael Spigler, Health Information Associate 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 1010 Rockville, MD 20852 Voice: 800-638-8299 Fax: 301-881-0898 www.kidneyfund.org AKF provides financial assistance to chronic kidney patients and publications on kidney disease.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter Brenda Edelman, Director of Patient Services 321 Norristown Rd, Suite 260 Ambler, PA 19002 Voice: 877-434-7441 Fax: 215-643-9307 www.alsphiladelphia.org The ALS Association seeks to discover the cause and cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) through dedicated research while providing patient support, information/education for health care professionals and the general public and advocacy for ALS research and health care concerns.

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Association of Late-Deafened Adults – Garden State (ALDA – GS) Jerry Barnhart, President 3 Tamarack Farm Ln Califon, NJ 07830 TTY: 609-242-8594 www.alda-gs.org ALDA-GS is a support and advocacy group for late-deafened adults in New Jersey. Members socialize and attend various events together. A quarterly newsletter is produced by ALDA-GS and every effort is made to find appropriate ways to communicate with each other according to individual needs.

Attention Deficit Information Network (AD-IN) 475 Hillside Ave Needham, Ma 02194 Voice: 781-455-9895 Fax: 781-444-5466 www.addinfonetwork.com AD-IN is a non-profit volunteer organization. It offers support and information to families and children with ADD, adults with ADD and professionals through a network of AD-IN chapters.

Back In Action (BIA) PO Box 339, Matheny School & Hospital Main St Peapack, NJ 07977 Voice: 800-554-2626 / (out of state) 908-234-1227 Fax: 908-719-9705 www.matheny.org/backinaction BIA is a program which recycles used assistive devices such as wheelchairs, vans, hospital beds, personal care items, and the like. A catalog is mailed quarterly with a listing of all the items that are for sale, donation or loan.

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) 477 H St, NW Washington, DC 20001-2694 Voice: 202-371-8880 Fax: 202-371-8258 www.bva.org The BVA is a Congressionally chartered non-profit veterans’ service organization. BVA lnks America’s blinded veterans to the local, state and federal services and benefits that were earned with military service.

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Brain Injury Association, Inc (BIA) Main Office 1608 Spring Hill Rd. Suite 110 Vienna, VA 22182 Voice: 800-444-6443 / 703-761-0750 Fax: 703-761-0755 www.bianj.org State Affiliate 825 Georges Road, second floor North Brunswick,NJ 08902 Voice: 732-745-0200 The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey provides a toll-free Family Helpline at 800-669-4323 for people to call for information and resources. Other services include advocacy, education, information, and prevention.

Cancer Information Service (CIS) Chris Thomsen, Program Director 31 Center Dr MSC 2580 Building #31, Room 10A31 Bethasda, MD 20892-2580 Voice: 800-422-6237 TTY: 800-332-8615 www.nci.nih.gov CIS is the voice of the National Cancer Institute. Through 14 regional offices the CIS provides the latest, most accurate cancer information for patients, their families, the general public and health professionals.

Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA) Dr. Stephen Sprigle Georgia Institute of Technology 490 10TH St, NW Atlanta, Ga 30332-0156 Voice: 800-726-9119 TTY: 404-894-4960 Fax: 404-894-9320 www.catea.org CATEA offers NIDRR funded projects that focus on the development, evaluation, and utilization of assistive technology and accessible environments.

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Center for Family Services Recovery Network for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ann Wanamaker, Recovery Director 108 Somerdale Rd. Voorhees, NJ 08043 Voice: 856-428-5688 TTY: 856-428-8373 Fax: 856-428-0949 www.centerffs.org The Recovery Network offers substance abuse assessment, referral, and outpatient treatment to deaf and hard of hearing adults.

Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) Pam Gold, Director of Special Services 500 Morris Ave Springfield, NJ 07081 Voice: 800-225-0292 Fax: 973-912-9433 www.apacure.com CRPF sponsors resarch to find effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.

Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America, Inc. (CFIDS) Kim Aloyind, Development Project Coordinator PO Box 220398 Charlotte, NC 28222-0398 Voice: 800-442-3437 Fax: 704-365-9755 www.cfids.org The CFIDS Association of America’s mission is to conquer CFIDS and related disorders and to inform and empower those effected by these disorders until a cure is found.

Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) Elizabeth Kramer, Cleftline Manager 104 South Estes Dr, Suite 204 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Voice: 800-242-5338/919-933-9044 Fax: 919-933-9604 www.cleftline.org The Cleft Palate Foundation is a non-profit organization dedcated to optimizing the quality of life for individuals affected by facial birth defects. CPF operates the CLEFTLINE at 800-24-CLEFT and produces free publications.

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Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation (CdLS) Julie Mairano, Executive Director 302 W Main St, Ste #100 Avon, CT 06001 Voice: 860-676-8166 Fax: 860-676-8337 www.cdlsusa.org CdLS offers family support, educational materials, website, conferences and family gatherings, an 800 support line and a bi-monthly newsletter.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Main Office 386 Park Ave, South New York, NY 10016-8804 Voice: 212-685-3440 Fax: 212-779-4098 www.ccfa.org State Chapter 45 Wilson Ave Manalapon, NJ 07726-1501 Voice: 732-786-9960 Fax: 732-786-9964 CCFA sponsors programs to cure and prevent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through research and to improve the life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF Foundation) 6931 Arlington Rd Bethesda, MD 20814 Voice: 800-344-4823 Fax: 301-951-6378 www.cff.org The CF Foundation was established in 1955 to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

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Elizabeth M Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities (The Boggs Center – UAP) PO Box 2688, 335 George St New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688 Voice: 732-235-9300 TTY: 732-235-9330 Fax: 732-235-9330 The Boggs Center – UAP’s current focus areas are education, transition from school to adult life, integrated employment, self-determination, individual and community supports, health care and general accessibility.

Epilepsy Foundation National Office 4231 Garden City Dr Landover, MD 20785-7223 Voice: 800-332-1000 Local Office 429 River View Plaza Trenton, NJ 08611-3420 Voice: 800-336-5843/609-392-4900 The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences and will prevent, control, and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy, and services.

Helping Hands Program 1600 Haddon Ave Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-757-3270 Fax: 856-757-3273 The Helping Hands Program recruits and trains volunteers who provide non- medical support services for senior citizens aged 60 or older with the goal of helping frail, elderly people remain independent in their homes.

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Huntington’s Disease Society of Ameica (HDSA) NJ Chapter Patricia A Velasco, Director 114-B South Main St, Box 67A Cranbury, NJ 08512 Voice: 609-448-3500 Fax: 609-448-3521 www.hdsanj.org The HDSA is committed to finding a cure for Huntington’s Disease while providing support and services to those affected by the disease and their families. HDSA funds both basic and clinical Huntington’s Disease research, provides services and referrals to families and educates the public and health care professionals about Huntington’s Disease.

Learning Disabilities of America (LDA) Jane Browning, Executive Director 4156 Library Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349 Voice: 412-341-1515 Fax: 412-344-0224 www.ldaamerica.org LDA is a national non-profit organization which provides information and referral services to people seeking material and referrals on or about learning disabilities. There are chapters across the country. LDA is a membership organization which provides a bi-monthly newsletter and sponsors an annual conference.

Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf (MKSD) Margaret Provost PO Box 535 Trenton, NJ 08625-0535 Voice: 609-530-3100 TTY: 609-530-6620 Fax: 609-530-5791 www.mksd.org Services MKSD provide include early intervention for deaf/hard of hearing children under age three and their families, nursery school for deaf/hard of hearing children, K-12 educational programs for deaf/hard of hearing children, a residential program for students age three to 21, an educational program for students with multiple disabilities, an educational program for students who are emotionally disturbed, outreach to deaf adults and deafness sensitivity training for other agencies or schools.

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Multiple Sclerosis Association (MSAA) Cindy Richman, Director of Client Services 706 Haddonfield Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 800-833-4672/856-488-4500 Fax: 856-488-8257 www.msaa.com Founded in 1970, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people affected by multiple Sclerosis (MS). MSAA provides ongoing support and direct services to individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners.

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc (MDA) Main Office 3300 East Sunrise Dr Tucson, AZ 85718 www.mdausa.org Local Office Calvin Peck, Health Care Services Coordinator 1040 North Kings Highway, Suite 405 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Voice: 856-356-4467 Fax: 856-356-4473 MDA provides a comprehensive service program for people with one of 40 neuromuscular diseases. Services include clinic programs, financial assistance for some DMH, professional and public health education programs, support groups, research programs and youth summer camps.

National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired (NAPVI) Susan LaVenture, Executive Director PO Box 317 Watertown, MA 02471 Voice: 800-562-6265 Fax: 617-972-7444 www.napvi.org NAPVI enables parents worldwide to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.

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National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) Donna Gruetzmacher, Exectuive Director 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119 Minneapolis, MN 55447 Voice: 763-553-0020 Fax: 763-553-0167 www.ataxia.org NAF was organized in 1959 to fight all types of hereditary ataxia through education, service and research programs. Support groups are available around the country.

National Center for Stuttering Martin Stewards, Executive Director 388 2nd ave New York City, NY 10010 Voice: 800-221-2483 / 212-532-1460 Fax: 212-683-1372 www.stuttering.com The National Center for Stuttering offers information about stuttering via its website and toll-free hotline.

National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) Frank Murphy, Executive Director 1370 center Dr. Building #5, Ste #100 102 Atlanta, GA 30328-1662 Voice: 800-232-6372 www.ndsccenter.org NDSC is an advocacy organization comprised of parents and professionals concerned with Down syndrome. It maintains a national referral listing, puts parents in touch with their local parent group and maintains a clearinghouse on Down syndrome. A membership newsletter is published 10 times a year and an annual convention is held for youth and adults.

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) 666 Broadway New York, NY 10012 Voice: 800-221-4602 / 212-460-9330 Fax: 212-979-2873 www.ndss.org Through education, advocacy and research, NDSS works to ensure all people with Down syndrome are provided the opportunity to achieve their full potential in community life.

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National Mental Health Association (NMHA) Jennifer Harelik, Information & Referral Specialist 2000 N. Beauregard st. Alexandria, VA 22314 Voice: 800-969-6642 TTY: 800-433-5959 Fax: 703-684-5968 www.nmha.org

National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (NNFF) Suzanne Cohen, Deputy Director 95 Pine St, 16TH Fl New York, NY 10005 Voice: 800-323-7938 Fax: 212-747-0004 www.nf.org The mission of NNFF is to drive research to find effective treatments and a cure for Neurofibromatosis. The NNFF provides support to patient and families, promote public awareness and understanding to ensure access to medical care for patients and their families.

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc (NORD) Dolores Sugasa, Development Associate PO Box 8923 New Fairfield, CT 06812-89232 Voice: 800-999-6673 / 203-746-6518 TTY: 203-746-6927 Fax: 203-746-6481 www.rarediseases.org NORD prvides information on over 5,000 rare diseases. NORD’s newsletter is mailed to members three times per year.

National Organization on Disability (NOD) 910 16TH St, Suite 410 Washington, DC 20006 Voice: 202-293-5960 TTY: 202-293-0891 Fax: 202-293-7999 E-Mail: [email protected] www.nod.org NOD provides general information about disability issues and statistics on employment, education, and community involvement. NOD also hosts the annual Accessible America Competition through its Community Partnership Program.

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National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) Tamie Pyle, Information Specialist 4200 Forbes Blvd, Suite 202 Lanham, MD 20706-4829 Voice: 800-346-2742/301-459-5900 TTY: 301-459-5984 Fax: 301-459-4263 www.naric.com NARIC is a library focusing on disability and rehabilitation research. Information Specialists provide information, referral, customized database searches and document delivery on a wide range of disability and rehabilitation services.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) The Zalco Building 8701 Georgia Ave, Ste #550 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Voice: 800-962-9629 Fax: 301-588-9414 www.spinalcord.org The mission of NSCIA is to empower, educate and motivate the survivors of spinal cord injury and disease through its toll-free helpline, nationwide chapters and unified quest for a cure.

New Jersey Association of the Deaf-Blind, Inc. (NJADB) Diana Tomasetti, Executive Director 24K World’s Fair Dr Somerset, NJ 08873 Voice: 732-805-1912 Fax: 732-805-3088 NJADB is committed to empowering individuals with deaf-blindness, deafness, or blindness to achieve their maximum potential through the delivery of direct services, community outreach, and advocacy.

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Occupational Hearing Services George Biddle, Executive Director Swarthmore Medical Center 300 South Chester Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081 Voice: 610-544-7700 Fax: 610-543-2802 Occupational Training Services’s mission is to foster awareness about hearing loss and the help available to those individuals with hearing loss. Also offered is the Dial-A-Hearing-Screening-Test, which is an over-the-phone hearing screening test that can be reached at 800-222-EARS.

Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey (PLAN/NJ) 1273 Bound Brook Rd, Ste #15 Middlesex, NJ 08846 Voice: 732-563-0300 Fax: 732-560-3975 PLAN/NJ is a private, non-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities and their families in New Jersey. These services include guardianship, future planning, advocacy, monitoring and acting as trustee/representative payee.

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) 20 Roszel Rd Princeton, NJ 08540 Voice: 609-452-0606 Fax: 609-520-7990 www.rfbd.org RFB&D’s mission is to promote educational and professional success by converting printed materials into recorded, computerized and other accessible formats and by providing related products and services.

Signs of Sobriety, Inc. (SOS) Steven Shevlin, Executive Director 100 Scotch Rd, 2ND Fl Ewing, NJ 08628 Voice: 609-882-7677 TTY: 609-882-7177/800-332-7677 Fax: 609-882-6808 SOS is a non-profit organization that provides alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse services to New Jersey’s deaf and hard of hearing population. Services include prevention, consultation, technical assistance, training, public education and information, treatment, communication access, and advocacy.

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South New Jersey Arthritis Center at Virtua Health 1 Carnie Blvd Voorhees, NJ 08043 Voice: 856-325-3511 Fax: 856-325-3516 E-Mail: [email protected] The Center serves the counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland Counties helping to meet the state’s growing numbers of people with arthritis.

Special Horses and Disabled Overcome Weaknesses (SHADOW) Equestrian, Inc. Kay Drissel, Instructor 1907 Monroeville Rd Monroeville, NJ 08343 Voice: 856-694-4034

Special Needs Project (SNP) 324 State St, Ste H Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Voice: 800-333-6867 / 805-962-8087 Fax: 805-962-5087 www.specialneeds.com From its roots in a family-run bookstore in Berkley, California; SNP has become the leading resource for literature on disabilities. The SNP catalog offers over 4,000 of the best books and videos from all publishers. All materials are available for purchase via mail order.

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Volunteers of America National Office 1660 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22314 Voice: 800-899-0089/703-341-5000 Fax: 703-341-7000 E-Mail: [email protected] www.volunteersofamerica.org Local Office 235 White Horse Pike, 2ND Fl Collingswood, NJ 08107 Voice: 609-854-4660 Fax: 609-854-0651 www.voadv.org Volunteers of America is a national, non-profit, spiritually based organization providing local, human service programs and opportunities for individual community involvement. From rural America to inner-city neighborhoods, Volunteers of America provides outreach programs that dea with today’s most pressing social needs. Volunteers of America helps youths at risk, frail elderly, abused and neglected children, people with disabilities, homeless individuals, and many others.

Unicorn Handicapped Riding Association Erin Hurley 40 Cooper Tomlinson Rd Medford, NJ 08055 Voice: 609-953-0255

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United Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Inc. (UCP) National Office 1660 L St, Northwest, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 Voice: 800-USA-5-UCP/202-776-0406 TTY: 202-973-7197 Fax: 202-776-0414 E-Mail: [email protected] www.ucp.org Local Office 354 South Broad St Trenton, NJ 08608 Voice: 609-392-4004 E-Mail: [email protected] UCP is the leadng source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP’s mission is to advance the independence, prductivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

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If you are looking for State Agencies, please contact the following:

New Jersey Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI) Main Office 153 Halsey St, 6TH Fl Newark, NJ 01701 Southern Regional Office Pat Davis, Manager 101 Haddon Ave, Suite 11, 5TH Fl Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-614-3000 Fax: 856-614-3075 www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/index.html The mission of the New Jersey Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired is to promote and provide services in the areas of education, employment, independence, and eye health through informed choice and partnership with persons who are blind or visually impaired, their families, and the community.

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Housing Assistance Program P.O. Box 806 101 S. Broad Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0806 Voice: 609-984-3301 856-614-3300/3301 Fax: 609-984-0821 www.state.nj.us/dca/dhcr The purpose of the Housing Assistance Program is to strengthen and revitalize communities by assisting in the delivery of affordable housing, by providing supportive services and by promoting community and economic development.

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New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) State Office PO Box 089 Trenton, NJ 08625-0089 Voice: 609-292-4605 TTY: 609-292-1785 Fax: 609-777-0466 www.njcivilrights.org Camden County Regional Office One Port Center, 2 Riverside Dr Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-614-2550 TTY: 856-614-2574 Fax: 856-614-2568 The DCR is charged with enforcing the Law Against Discrimination. The mission of the DCR is to eradicate illegal discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, nationality, ancestry, marital status, or affectional or sexual orientation in employment and public accommodations, as well as housing which includes additional protection based on familial status.

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Main Office PO Box 45025,124 Halsey St Newark, NJ 07101 Voice: 800-242-5804 / 973-7504-6200 www.state.us/lps/ca/home.htm Camden County Regional Office 2 Riverside Dr, Ste #503 Camden, NJ 08103-1003 Voice: 856-614-3100 The Division of Consumer Affairs was established to protect the consumers of New Jersey from dishonest and unscrupulous practices. Consumer Affairs is responsible for administering the Consumer Fraud Act and has the power to hold administrative hearings for violations of law, issue cease and desist orders, impose penalties and order restitution for consumers.

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New Jersey Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DDHH) Brian C Shomo, Director PO Box 074 Trenton, NJ 08625-0074 Voice: 609-984-7281 TTY: 609-984-7281 Fax: 609-984-0390 222 South Warren St Trenton, NJ 08625 DDHH maintains a comprehensive information and referral system for people with hearing loss, advocates for people with hearing loss, administers an Equipment Distribution Program and publishes the Monthly Communicator.

New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) State Office James W Smith, Jr, Director PO Box 726, 50 East State St Trenton, NJ 08625-0726 Voice: 800-832-9173/609-292-3742 Fax: 609-292-6610 www.state.nj.us/humanservices Southern Regional Office 101 Haddon Ave, Suite 17 Camden, NJ 08103-1485 Voice: 856-614-3400 Fax: 856-614-3688 The Division of Developmental Disabilities arranges and coordinates services to eligible state residents who have developmental disabilities. Its mission is to help these idividuals to live as independently as possible. DDD serves approximately 31,000 people, more than half of whom live at home with their families. Services include case management, guardianship, residential services, family support, day programs, and supported employment.

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New Jersey Division of Disability Services William Ditto, Executive Director PO Box 700 Trenton, NJ 08625-0700 Voice: 888-285-3036/609-292-7800 TTY: 609-292-1210 Fax: 609-292-1233 www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds The Division of Disability Services offers the following services: information and referral, the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) and Personal Preference Program and the Cash & Counseling Demonstration Program.

New Jersey Division of Mental Health Sevices (DMHS) Alan Kaufman, Director PO Box 727 Trenton, NJ 08625-0727 Regional Office Evergren Hall, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital 202 Spring Garden Rd Ancora, NJ 08037 Voice: 609-567-7353 TTY: 609-777-0714 Fax: 609-567-4468 DMHS provides inpatient psychiatric care at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital. DMHS contracts in each county for a range of outpatient mental health services.

New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicle Services (DMVS), Special Tags Unit Voice: 888-486-3339/609-292-6500 Under New Jersey law, a disabled person may obtain either a special license plate or vehicle placard that provides special parking privileges. These privileges authorize the vehicle driver to park overtime or in a disabled parking zone. To obtain either the special license plate or the placard, visit any MVS agency or call to obtain the request form.

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New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) State Office 135 East State St PO Box 398 Trenton, NJ 08625-0398 Voice: 609-292-5987 TTY: 609-292-2919 Fax: 609-292-8347 Camden County Regional Office Mark R McDevitt, Manager 2600 Ephraim Ave, Ste #103 Camden, NJ 08104-3290 Voice: 856-614-2500 TTY: 856-614-2504 Fax: 856-614-2538 The mission of DVRS is to enable qualified people with disabilities to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities and capabilities.

Lifeline/PAAD/HAAD Kevin Brown, Administrative Analyst PO Box 715 Trenton, NJ 08625-0715 Voice: 800-792-9745 / 609-588-7030 Fax: 609-588-7122 www.state.nj.us/health Lifeline is a utility assistance program. PAAD is Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled. HAAD is Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled.

Self-Help Clearinghouse 100 E. Hanover Avenue, Suite 202 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927-2020 Voice: 800-367-6274/973-326-6789 The Self-Help Clearinghouse provides information on mutual self-help groups in New Jersey (eg: addictions, bereavement, disabilities, illnesses, parenting, divorce). Literature on national self-help groups and clearinghouses nationwide is also available.

Temporary Disability Voice: 609-292-7060

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If you are looking for Transportation, please contact the following:

New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicle Services (DMVS), Special Tags Unit Voice: 888-486-3339/609-292-6500 Under New Jersey law, a disabled person may obtain either a special license plate or vehicle placard that provides special parking privileges. These privileges authorize the vehicle driver to park overtime or in a disabled parking zone. To obtain either the special license plate or the placard, visit any MVS agency or call to obtain the request form.

New Jersey Transit, Access Link Voice: 800-955-2321 www.njtransit.com Access Link is NJ TRANSIT’s paratransit service required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Access Link provides people with disabilities paratransit service comparable to the local bus service. This service is specifically for people whose disability prevents them from using existing local bus service.

New Jersey Transit, Customer Service Voice: 800-772-2222 www.njtransit.com

New Jersey Transit, Reduced Fare Program (RFP) 180 Boyden Ave Maplewood, NJ 07040 Voice: 973-378-6401/973-378-6327 www.njtransit.com The RFP allows both senior citizens and people with disabilities to travel at a reduced fare.

PATCO, Customer Service Voice: 856-772-6900 www.drpa.org Take the Speedline from South Jersey to Center City Philadelphia. With nine stations in New Jersey and four stations in Philadelphia, let PATCO take you where you want to go. PATCO trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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PATCO, Reduced Fare Voice: 856-963-7998 www.drpa.org The RFP allows both senior citizens and people with disabilities to travel during certain hours at a reduced fare.

Senior Citizens United Community Services, Inc. Sen-Han Transit Diane Powell, Operations Manager 146 South Black Horse Pike Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059 Voice: 856-456-1121 TTY: 800-852-7899 Fax: 856-456-1076 community.nj.com/cc/scucs Sen-Han Transit provides para-transit services to senior citizens and people with disabilities who reside in Camden County. Funding for this service is provided, in part, by the Camden County Board of Freeholders.

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If you are looking for Vendors, please contact the following. Please note that the Camden County Office of Disabled Consumer Services does not endorse any of the listings:

Mid Jersey Medical Supplies Jorge Gonzalez-Gomez 106½ North Broadway, Box 98 South Amboy, NJ 08879 Voice: 732-721-0028 Fax: 732-721-0008 Mid Jersey Medical Supplies is a tri-state provider of new and used medical equipment and supplies. Specific items of interest include stair lifts, platform lifts, and the Vertran Power Standing Motorized Wheelchair.

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County Stores

County Store, Cherry Hill Cherry Hill Mall, Ste #1025 2000 Rt. 38 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-661-3160

County Store, Haddonfield Haddonfield Mall, Unit #12 114 E. Kings Highway Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Voice: 856-216-2147

County Store, Voorhees Echelon Mall Voorhees, NJ 08043 Voice: 856-566-2920

Camden County Service Center Winslow Center Plaza 500 B Williamstown-New Freedom Rd Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Voice: 856-262-3000

County Store, Gloucester Township 1333 Blackwood-Clementon Road Clementon, NJ 08021 Voice:856-782-6130

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Camden County Public Libraries

Audubon Public Library Runnemede Public Library Oakland Ave Broadway & Black Horse Pike Audubon, NJ 08106 Runnemede, NJ 08078

Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 N. Kings Highway Camden County Library Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Bellmawr Branch 35 E. Browning Rd Collingswood Public Library Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Haddon & Frazier Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108 Camden County Library Gloucester Twp Branch Gloucester City Public Library 15 S. Black Horse Pike Monmouth & Hudson Sts Blackwood, NJ 08012 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Camden County Library Haddon Heights Library Haddon Twp Branch 608 Station Ave 15 MacArthur Blvd Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Westmont, NJ 08108

Haddonfield Public Library Camden County Library Haddon & Tanner St Voorhees Branch Haddonfield, NJ 08033 203 Laurel Rd Voorhees, NJ 08043 Magnolia Public Library 438 Evesham Ave Camden County Library Magnolia, NJ 08049 Winslow Twp Branch 131 S. Rte. #73 Mt Ephraim Public Library Braddock, NJ 08034 130 Bell Rd Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 Camden County Library Winslow Twp Branch Pennsauken Twp Public Library 35 Cooper Folly Rd 5605 Crescent Blvd Winslow Township, NJ 08095 Pennsauken, NJ 08110

Oaklyn Public Library Manheim & Newton Ave Oaklyn, NJ 08107

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Helpful Internet Sites

Altavista.com Bestwork Industries for the Blind www..com www.bestworkindustries.org

Alzheimer’s Association Brain Injury Association, Inc www.alz.org www.biausa.org

America Online Camden County www..com www.camdencounty.com

American Council of the Blind Cancer Information Service www.acb.org www.nci.nih.gov

American Foundation for the Canine Companions Blind for Independence www.afb.org www.caninecompanions.org

American Heart Association Canine Partners for Life www.americanheart.org www.k94life.org

American Kidney Fund Center for Assistive Technology www.kidneyfund.org & Environmental Access www.catea.org Ask Jeeves.com www.ask.com Centers for Disease Control &

Prevention Attention Deficit www.cdc.gov Information Network www.addinfonetwork.com Christopher Reeve

Paralysis Foundation Back In Action www.apacure.com www.matheny.org/backinaction

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Blinded Veterans Association Association of America www.bva.org www.cfids.org

Benefits Check-Up Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation www.benefitscheckup.org of America www.ccfa.org

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org Job Accomodation Network www.jan.wvu.edu Port Authority (PATCO) Knowbility www.drpa.org www.knowbility.org

Dogpile.com Learning Disabilities of America www..com www.ldanatl.org

Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Muscular Dystrophy Association www.mdausa.org Association www.epva.org Medscape

www.medscape.com Equal Justice Network www.equaljustice.org Mental Help Net .com www.mentalhelp.net www.excite.com Monster.com Go.com www.monster.com www.go.com National Ataxia Foundation Goodwill Industries www.ataxia.org of Southern New Jersey www.goodwillnj.org National Center for Stuttering www.stuttering.com Google.com www.google.com National Council on Independent Living Huntington’s Disease www.ncil.org

Society of America www.hdsa.org National Down Syndrome Society Hyacinth Foundation www.ndss.org www.hyacinth.org National Health Law Program Independence Dogs, Inc www.healthlaw.org www.independencedogs.org National Mental Health Infonet Association www.infonet.org www.nmha.org

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Office of Disability National Neurofibomatosis Employment Policy Foundation www.dol.gov/dol/odep www.nf.org Open Directory Project National Organization for Rare www.dmoz.org Disorders, Inc www.rarediseases.org Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic National Pediatric & Family HIV www.rfbd.org Resource Center www.pedhivaids.org Search.com www.search.com National Rehabilitation Information Center Social Security Administration www.naric.com www.ssa.gov

Netscape Special Needs Project www.netscape.com www.specialneeds.com

State of New Jersey New Jersey Protection www.state.nj.us & Advocacy www.njpanda.org Statewide Parent

Advocacy Network NJ Department of www.spannj.org Community Affairs

www.state.nj.us/dca/dhcr Teoma.com NJ Division of Disability Services www.teoma.com www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds US Equal Employment & NJ Serves Opportunities Commission www.njserves.org www.eeoc.gov

NJ Transit US House of Representatives www.njtransit.com www.house.gov

Northern Light.com US Department of Housing & www.northernlight.com Urban Development www.hud.gov

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US Senate Wise Nut.com www.senate.gov www.wisenut.com

Vivisimo.com Yahoo.com www.vivisimo.com www.yahoo.com

Web MD www.webmd.com

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Camden County Area Hospitals

Ancora Psychiatric Hospital Winslow Township, NJ 08037 Voice: 609-561-1700

Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center One Cooper Plaza Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-342-2000 www.cooperhealth.org

Deborah Heart and Lung Center Trenton Road Browns Mills, NJ 08015 Voice: 609-893-6611 www.deborah.org

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center 1600 Haddon Ave Camden, NJ 08104 Voice: 856-757-3500 www.lourdesnet.org

Kennedy Memorial Hospital/University Medical Center www.kennedyhealth.org

Cherry Hill Division Stratford Division Chapel Ave & Cooper Landing Rd 18 E. Laurel Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Stratford, NJ 08084 Voice: 856-488-6500 Voice: 856-346-6000

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Virtua www.Virtua.org

Berlin Division White Horse Pike & Townsend Ave Berlin, NJ 08009 Voice: 856-322-3000

Marlton Division Rte. 73 & Brick Rd Marlton, NJ 08053 Voice: 856-355-6000

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Camden Division 1000 Atlantic Ave Camden, NJ 08103 Voice: 856-246-3000

Voorhees Division 101 Carnie Blvd Voorhees, NJ 08043 Voice: 856-325-3000

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County Offices for the Disabled

Atlantic County Office for the Cumberland County Office for the Disabled Disabled 1333 Atlantic Ave, 3RD Fl 1121 S 2ND St Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Millville, NJ 08332 Voice: 609-343-2389 Voice: 856-825-8707 TTY: 609-348-5551 TTY: 856-825-8707 Fax: 609-345-4295 Fax: 856-327-2086 E Mail: [email protected] Essex County Office for the Bergen County Division on Disability Disabled Services 160 Fairview Ave, Bldg #37 One Bergen County Plaza Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 Hackensack, NJ 08601-7076 Voice: 973-228-8230 Voice: 201-336-6500 TTY: 973-228-8278 TTY: 201-336-6515 Fax: 973-228-8278 Fax: 201-336-6510 E Mail: [email protected] E Mail: [email protected] Gloucester County Office for the Burlington County Office of Human Disabled Services Budd Boulevard Complex PO Box 6000 Rte 45 & Budd Boulevard Mt Holly, NJ 08060 PO Box 337 Voice: 609-265-5223 Woodbury, NJ 08096 Fax: 609-265-5382 Voice: 856-384-6980 E Mail: [email protected] TTY: 856-848-6616 Fax: 856-384-6915 Middlesex County Office for the E Mail: [email protected] Disabled JFK Square, 5TH Floor Mercer County Office for the New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Disabled Voice: 732-745-4013 Joyce McDade Administration Building TTY: 732-745-4013 PO Box 8068 Fax: 732-745-4591 640 S Broad St E Mail: [email protected] Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 Voice: 609-989-6468 Monmouth County Office on TTY: 609-989-6865 Disabilities Fax: 609-989-6032 Hall of Records Annex E Mail: [email protected] One E Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Voice: 732-431-7399 Somerset County Office for the TTY: 732-431-2066 Disabled

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Fax: 732-431-7875 PO Box 3000 E Mail: Somerville, NJ 08876-1262 [email protected] Voice: 908-231-7179 TTY: 908-231-7168 Morris County Office for the Fax: 908-707-4127 Disabled E Mail: [email protected] PO Box 900 Morristown, NJ 07963-0900 Sussex County Office for the Voice: 973-285-6855 Disabled TTY: 973-285-6855 County Administration Building Fax: 973-285-6713 Plotts Rd E Mail: [email protected] Newton, NJ 07860 Voice: 973-579-0560 Ocean County Office for the TTY: 973-383-8247 Disabled Fax: 973-579-0513 1027 Hooper Ave, Bldg #2 E Mail: [email protected] Toms River, NJ 08754 Voice: 732-506-5073 Union County Office for the TTY: 732-506-5062 Disabled Fax: 732-341-4539 County Administration Building, 4TH Fl Elizabethtown Plaza Salem County Office for the Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Voice: 908-527-4840 Disabled TTY: 908-527-4840 98 Market St Fax: 908-558-2562 Salem, NJ 08079 E Mail: [email protected] Voice: 856-935-7510 ext. 8316 Fax: 856-935-7747 Warren County Division on E Mail: [email protected] Disabilities 162 E Washington Ave Washington, NJ 07882 Voice: 908- 689-6000 Fax: 908-475-6555 E Mail: [email protected]

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Camden County Municipalities

Audubon Borough Brooklawn Borough 606 W Nicholson Rd 305 Hakon Rd. Audubon, NJ 08106 Brooklawn, NJ 08030 Voice: 856-547-0711 Voice: 856-456-0750 Fax: 856-546-4749 Fax: 856-456-1874 E Mail: [email protected] Audubon Park Borough 20 Road C Camden City Audubon Park, NJ 08106 City Hall Voice: 856-547-5236 520 & Market St Fax: 856-546-5143 Camden, NJ 08102 E Mail: [email protected] Voice: 856-757-7000 Fax: 856-757-7220 E Mail: [email protected] Barrington Borough www.ci.camden.nj.us 229 Trenton Ave Barrington, NJ 08007 Cherry Hill Township Voice: 856-547-0706 820 Mercer St Fax: 856-547-1392 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-488-7878 Bellmawr Borough Fax: 856-488-7893 PO Box 368 E Mail: [email protected] 21 E Browning Rd www.cherryhill-nj.com/govt/index.htm Bellmawr, NJ 08099 Voice: 856-933-1313 Chesilhurst Borough Fax: 856-931-2368 201 Grant Ave www.bellmawr.com Chesilhurst, NJ 08089 Voice: 856-767-4153 Berlin Borough Fax: 856-753-1696 159 S White Horse Pike Berlin, NJ 08009 Clementon Borough Voice: 856-767-7777 101 Gibbsboro Rd Fax: 856-753-9122 Clementon, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-783-0284 Berlin Township Fax: 856-783-3410 170 Bate Ave www.clementonboro.com West Berlin, NJ 08091 Voice: 856-767-1854 Fax: 856-768-6613 E Mail: [email protected] www.berlintwp.com

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Collingswood Borough Haddon Township 678 Haddon Ave 135 Haddon Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108 Westmont, NJ 08108 Voice: 856-854-0720 Voice: 856-854-1176 Fax: 856-854-0632 Fax: 856-854-0975 E Mail: [email protected] www.collingswood.com Hi-Nella Borough 100 Wykagyl Rd Gibbsboro Borough Hi-Nella, NJ 08083 49 Kirkwood Rd Voice: 856-784-6237 Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 Fax: 856-784-8439 Voice: 856-783-6655 E Mail: [email protected] Fax: 856-782-8694 E Mail: [email protected] Laurel Springs Borough www.gibbsboro.com 135 Broadway Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 Voice: 856-784-0500 Gloucester City Fax: 856-784-5880 512 Monmouth St E Mail: [email protected] Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Voice: 856-456-0205 Lawnside Borough Fax: 856-456-8030 4 East Douglas Ave E Mail: [email protected] Lawnside, NJ 08045 Voice: 856-573-6200 Gloucester Township Fax: 856-546-3232 PO Box 8 E Mail: [email protected] 1261 Chews Landing/Clementon Rd Blackwood, NJ 08012 Lindenwold Borough Voice: 856-228-4000 2001 Egg Harbor Rd Fax: 856-374-5721 Lindenwold, NJ 08021 E Mail: [email protected] Voice: 856-783-2121 www.glotwp.com Fax: 856-782-9446 E Mail: [email protected] Haddonfield Borough www.lindenwold.net 242 Kings Highway E PO Box 3005 Magnolia Borough Haddonfield, NJ 08033 438 W Evesham Ave Voice: 856-429-4700 Magnolia, NJ 08049 Fax: 856-795-1445 Voice: 856-783-1520 Fax: 856-782-0782 Haddon Heights Borough E Mail: [email protected] 625 Station Ave www.magnolia-nj.com Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Voice: 856-547-7164 Fax: 856-547-5259

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Merchantville Borough Runnemede Borough 1 West Maple Ave 24 North Black Horse Pike Merchantville, NJ 08109 Runnemede, NJ 08078 Voice: 856-662-2474 Voice: 856-939-5161 Fax: 856-662-0461 Fax: 856-939-0202 www.merchantville.com Somerdale Borough Mount Ephraim Borough 105 Kennedy Blvd 121 South Black Horse Pike Somerdale, NJ 08083 Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 Voice: 856-783-6320 Fax: 856-931-5167 Fax: 856-784-9377 Voice: 856-931-1546 Stratford Borough Oaklyn Borough 307 Union Avenue 500 White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ 08084 Oaklyn, NJ 08107 Voice: 856-783-0600 Voice: 856-858-2457 Fax: 856-783-7949 Fax: 856-854-0180 www.stratfordnj.org www.oaklyn.org Tavistock Borough Pennsauken Township 213 Clements Bridge Road 5605 North Crescent Blvd Barrington, NJ 08007 Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Voice: 856-547-2389 Voice: 856-665-1000 Fax: 856-547-2389 Fax: 856-665-2749 E Mail: [email protected] Voorhees Township www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us 620 Berlin Rd Voorhees, NJ 08043 Pine Hill Borough Voice: 856-429-7757 45 West Seventh Ave Fax: 856-216-7623 Pine Hill, NJ 08021 E Mail: [email protected] Voice: 856-783-7400 www.voorheesnj.com Fax: 856-783-5388 E Mail: [email protected] Waterford Township www.pinehillboronj.com 2131 Auburn Ave Atco, NJ 08004 Pine Valley Borough Voice: 856-768-2300 1 Club Rd Fax: 856-768-1703 Pine Valley, NJ 08021 E Mail: [email protected] Voice: 856-783-7078 www.waterfordtwp.com Fax: 856-784-0179

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Winslow Township 125 S. Route 73 Winslow Twp, NJ 08037 Voice: 609-567-0700 Fax: 856-567-0500 www.winslowtownship.com

Woodlynne Borough 200 Cooper Ave Woodlynne, NJ 08107 Voice: 856-962-8300 Fax: 856-962-8763 E Mail: [email protected]

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Medical Day Care Centers

Brachfield Adult Day Center Senior Care of Camden 3025 West Chapel Ave 1000 Atlantic Ave. Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Camden, NJ 08105 Voice: 856-667-3100, ext 15 Voice: 856-963-8600 Fax : 856-246-4150 Camden County Health Services Medical Day Care Senior Care of Haddon Center Heights 20 Woodbury Turnersville Rd 607 South White Horse Pike Blackwood, NJ 08012 Audubon, NJ 08106 Voice: 856-751-4884 Voice: 856-546-0005 Closing Soon Fax: 856-546-2890

Promise Alternative Care Senior Care of Voorhees 1149 Marlkress Rd 1000 Voorhees Drive Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Clementon, NJ 08043 Voice: 856-751-4884 Voice: 856-784-4000 Fax: 856-566-1030

These medically supervised day centers provide activities designed for stimulation, socialization and recreation.

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Camden County Assisted Living Residences

Arden Courts Haddonfield Home 2700 Chapel Ave 132 Warwick Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Voice: 856-667-6543 Voice: 856-429-5500

Brendenwood Center JFH Management Company, Brendenwood Dr Inc. Voorhees, NJ 08043 3051 West Chapel Ave Voice: 856-424-7773 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Voice: 856-667-6826 Brighton Gardens 1970 East Route 70 Kennedy Assisted Living Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Voice: 856-424-7227 Program 3051 West Chapel Ave Cadbury at Cherry Hill Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-667-6826 2150 Route 38 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Voice: 856-667-4550 New Seasons at Voorhees 501 Laurel Oak Rd Collingswood Manor Voorhees, NJ 08043 Voice: 856-566-2340 460 Haddon Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108 Voice: 856-854-4331 New Seasons of Cherry Hill 490 Cooper Landing Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Voice: 856-482-9300

These Assisted Living Residences provide apartment style housing, congregate dining, and assisted living services when needed.

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New Jersey Centers for Independent Living

Total Living Center, Inc. (TLC) Heightened Independence and Serving Atlantic County Progress, Inc. (HIP) Carolyn Silvestro, Executive Director Serving Bergen County 402A White Horse Pike Eileen Goff, Executive Director PO Box 342 131 Main St Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 Suite 120 Voice: 609-965-3734 Hackensack, NJ 07601 TTY: 609-965-5390 Voice: 201-996-9100 Fax: 609-965-1270 TTY: 201-996-9424 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 201-996-9422 E-Mail: [email protected]

Resources for Independent Living, Center for Independent Living of Inc. (RIL) South Jersey, Inc (CILSJ) Serving Burlington County Serving Camden & Gloucester Pam Reid, Executive Director Counties 126 Franklin St Hazel Lee, Executive Director Riverside, NJ 08075 1150 Delsea Dr Voice: 856-764-2745 Plaza 47, Suite 6 TTY: 856-461-3482 Westville, NJ 08093 Fax: 856-764-5573 Voice: 856-853-6490 E-Mail: [email protected] TTY: 856-853-7602 Fax: 856-853-1466 [email protected]

Tri-County Independent Living Disabled Information Awareness Center, Inc and Living, Inc (DIAL) Serving Cape May, Cumberland, & Serving the City of Newark Salem Counties John Petix, Jr, Executive Director Pam Elliot, Executive Director Frances Grant, IL Program Coordinator 120 North High St, #12 c/o DVRS Millville, NJ 08332 124 Halsey St Voice: 856-327-5177 Newark, NJ 07101 TTY: 856-327-5328 Voice: 973-648-2598 Fax: 856-327-5153 TTY: 973-624-6900 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 973-648-3902

Camden City Independent Living Disabled Information Awareness Center, Inc (CCILC) and Living, Inc (DIAL) Serving the City of Camden Serving Essex & Passaic Counties Lorraine Culbertson, Executive Director John Petix, Jr, Executive Director 2600 Mt Ephraim Ave 66 Mt Prospect Ave Suite 415 Building C

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Camden, NJ 08104 Clifton, NJ 07013 Voice: 856-996-0800 Voice: 973-470-8090 TTY: 856-996-0830 TTY: 973-470-2521 Fax: 856-996-0832 Fax: 973-470-8171 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Heightened Independence and Progressive Center for Independent Progress, Inc (HIP) Living, Inc (PCIL) Serving Hudson County Serving Hunterdon & Mercer Counties Kathy Wood, Director Scott Elliot, Executive Director 2815 Kennedy Blvd 831 Parkway Ave Suite 2G Unit 2B Jersey City, NJ 07306 Ewing, NJ 08618 Voice: 201-413-1200 Voice: 609-530-0006 TTY: 201-413-0521 TTY: 609-530-1234 Fax: 201-413-0520 Fax: 609-530-1166 E-Mail: [email protected]

Alliance for Disabled in Action, Inc MOCEANS Center for Independent (ADA) Living, Inc Serving Middlesex, Somerset, & Union Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties Counties Patricia McShane, Executive Director Debbie Bain, Executive Director 279 Broadway Lower Level Suite 2nd Floor 629 Amboy Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740 Edison, NJ 08837 Voice: 732-571-4884 Voice: 732-738-4388 TTY: 732-571-4878 TTY: 732-738-9644 Fax: 732-571-4003 Fax: 732-738-4416 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Disabled Advocates Working for Northwest, Inc (DAWN) Serving Morris, Sussex, & Warren Counties Carmela Slivinski, Executive Director 400 South Main St Suite 3 Wharton, NJ 07885 Voice: 973-361-5666 TTY: 973-361-6032 Fax: 973-361-7086 E-Mail: [email protected]

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State Elected Officials

Richard J. Cody Acting Governor

State House State Office Building PO Box 001 101 Haddon Ave, Ste #15 Trenton, NJ 08625-0001 Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 609-292-6000 Voice: 856-614-3200 Fax: 609-292-3454 Fax: 856-614-3210 Email via form at http://www.state/nj/us/governor www.state.nj.us/governor )

District 4 Representing: Camden County – Clementon, Gloucester Township, Laurel Springs, Lindenwold Gloucester County – Franklin, Glassboro, Monroe, Newfield, Pitman, Washington Township

Senator Fred Madden 18 Somerdale Road Blackwood, NJ 08012

129 Johnson Road, Suite 1 Turnersville, NJ 08012

856-227-5900 (Blackwood) 856-232-6700 (Turnersville) E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/ ( Assemblyman David Mayer 18 Somerdale Road Blackwood, NJ 08012

129 Johnson Road, Suite 1 Turnersville, NJ 08012

856-227-5900 (Blackwood) 856-232-6700 (Turnersville) E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/

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Assemblyman Robert J. Smith 18 Somerdale Road Blackwood, NJ 08012

129 Johnson Road, Suite 1 Turnersville, NJ 08012

856-227-5900 (Blackwood) 856-232-6700 (Turnersville) E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/smithrj.asp

District 5 Representing: Camden County – Audubon, Barrington, Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Camden, Gloucester City, Haddon Heights, Hi-Nella, Lawnside, Magnolia, Mount Ephraim, Runnemede, Somerdale, Stratford & Woodlynne Gloucester County – Deptford, Westville, Woodbury, Woodbury Heights

Senator Wayne R. Bryant, Esq. 501 Cooper St Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-757-0552 Fax: 856-541-0426 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/bryant.asp

Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez 800 Cooper St, Suite 525 Camden, NJ 08102 Voice: 856-541-1251 Fax: 856-541-3415 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/cruz.asp

Assemblyman Joseph J. Roberts, Jr. Brooklawn Shopping Plaza Route 130 & Browning Road Brooklawn, NJ 08030 Voice: 856-742-7600 Fax: 856-742-1831

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E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/roberts.asp

District 6 Representing: Camden County – Audubon Park, Berlin, Berlin Township, Cherry Hill, Chesilhurst, Collingswood, Gibbsboro, Haddon Township, Haddonfield, Oaklyn, Pine Hill, Pine Valley, Tavistock, Voorhees, Waterford, Winslow

Senator John H. Adler 231 Route 70, East Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Voice: 856-428-3343 Fax: 856-428-1358 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/adler.asp

Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald 10 Foster Avenue, Suite B3 Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 Voice: 856-783-0444 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/greenw.asp

Assemblywoman Mary T. Previte 320 Haddon Avenue, Suite 4 Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Voice: 856-857-0777 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/previte.asp

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District 7 Representing: Camden County – Pennsauken Burlington County – Beverly, Burlington Township, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Florence, Maple Shade, Merchantville, Mount Holly, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, Westhampton, Willingboro

Senator Diane S. Allen 2313 Burlington-Mt. Holly Rd Burlington, NJ 08016 Voice: 609-239-2800 Fax: 609-239-2673 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/allen.asp

Assemblyman Herbert C. Conaway, MD The Delran Professional Center 8008 Route 130 North, Suite 125 Delran, NJ 08075 Voice: 856-461-3997 Fax: 856-461-3823 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/conaway.asp

Assemblyman Jack Conners, MD The Delran Professional Center, Suite 125 8008 Route 130 North Delran, NJ 08075 Voice: 856-461-3997 Fax: 856-461-3823 E Mail: [email protected] www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/conners.asp

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Federal Elected Officials

George W. Bush President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC 20500 Voice: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456-2461 E Mail: [email protected] www.whitehouse.gov (Term Ends: January 2005)

Senator Jon S. Corzine 502 Hart Senate Building 1 Gateway Center, 11th Fl Washington, DC 20510 Newark, NJ 07102 Voice: 202-224-4744 Voice: 973 645-3030 Fax: 202-228-2197 Fax: 973-645-0502 Barrington Commons 208 White Horse Pike Suite 18 Barrington, NJ 08007 Voice: 856-757-5353 Fax: 856-546-1526 E Mail: corzine.senate.gov/contact.cfm Http://.corzine.senate.gov/ (Term Ends: December 2007)

Senator Frank R. Lautenberg 825A Hart Senate Building One Gateway Center Washington, DC 20510 Newark, NJ 07102 Voice: 202-224-3224 Voice: 973-639-8704 Fax: 202-224-4054 Fax: 973-639-8723

E Mail: [email protected]/ http://lautenberg.senate.gov/ (Term Ends: 1/3/09)

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A AAA Realty ...... 26 Abilities Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc ...... 13 ADA Technical Assistance Line ...... 21, 43 AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey (ACSNJ) Housing Services...... 26 Alzheimer’s Association ...... 54, 80 American Amputee Foundation (AAF) ...... 54 American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD) ...... 4, 54 American Council for the Blind (ACB) ...... 54 American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) ...... 55 American Heart Association (AHA) ...... 55 American Kidney Fund (AKF) ...... 55 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association ...... 55 ARC of Camden ...... 13 Association of Late-Deafened Adults – Garden State (ALDA – GS) ...... 4, 56 Attention Deficit Information Network (AD-IN) ...... 56 Audubon Towers ...... 32 B Back In Action (BIA) ...... 7, 56 Bestwork Industries for the Blind...... 13, 80 Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) ...... 56 Brain Injury Association, Inc (BIA) ...... 57 C CamCare ...... 48 Camden City Independent Living Center ...... 45 Camden County Assisted Living Residences ...... 94 Camden County Bar Association – Lawyer Referral Service ...... 46 Camden County Board of Social Services ...... 10, 16 Camden County Board of Social Services Switchboard (CCBSS) ...... 10 Camden County Community Development Program (CDBG Program) ...... 10, 40 Camden County OEO ...... 10 Camden County RAMP Program ...... 10, 40 Camden County Resource Center ...... 11, 18 Camden County Snow Removal Program ...... 11, 40 Camden County Special Child Health ...... 9, 11 Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS) ...... 15 Camden Oaks Apartments ...... 32 Camden Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SJLS) ...... 47 Cancer Information Service (CIS) ...... 57 Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) ...... 53 Canine Partners for Life (CPL) ...... 53 Catholic Charities ...... 16, 43 Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA) ...... 7, 57

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Center for Family Services Recovery Network for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing See Center For Family Services, Inc...... 50 Center for Independent Living of South Jersey (CILSJ) ...... 45 Center on Disability & Health ...... 21 Chore Services Title XX (SSBG)...... 40 Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF)...... 58 Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America, Inc. (CFIDS) ...... 58 Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) ...... 58 Collingswood Arms/Collingswood Housing Authority ...... 32 Colonial Apartments ...... 32 Commission on Mental & Physical Disability Law (CMPDL) ...... 46, 50 Community Care Program for the Elderly/Disabled (CCPED) ...... 11, 25 Community Health Law Project (CHLP) ...... 46 Cooper Waterfront Homes ...... 33 Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation (CdLS) ...... 59 Crestbury Apartments ...... 33 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) ...... 59 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF Foundation) ...... 59 D Department of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity (FHEO) ...... 21, 26 Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) ...... 21, 26 E Echelon Towers ...... 33 Edgewood Acres ...... 33 Elizabeth M Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities (The Boggs Center – UAP) ...... 60 Emergency Assistance Title IV - ASSBG ...... 11 , 16 Epilepsy Foundation ...... 60 Equity Realty ...... 27 E-Z Pantry ...... 24 F Ferry Stations...... 33 Franklin Square...... 33 G Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey ...... 14 H HAAD ...... 41, 48, 74 Hays Mill Estates ...... 34 Hays Mill Estates II ...... 34 Helping Hands Program ...... 25, 60 hireAbility ...... 18

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Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization Program ...... 41 Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC) ...... 34 Housing With A Heart Residential Program ...... 27 Huntington’s Disease Society of Ameica (HDSA) ...... 61 I Inglis Gardens at Evesham ...... 34 J Jersey Counseling and Housing Development, Inc (JCHD)...... 41 Job Accomodation Network (JAN) ...... 19, 22 John F. Kennedy Towers ...... 35 K Kingsrow Apartments ...... 35 L Labbree Realty...... 27 Learning Disabilities of America (LDA) ...... 61 Lifeline ...... 41, 48, 74 Lindenwold Gardens ...... 35 Lindenwold Towers Senior & Disabled Housing ...... 36 Lower County Property Management, Inc (LCPM) ...... 27 Lumberton Independent Living Campus ...... 36 M Magnolia Park ...... 36 Mansion Apartments ...... 36 Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf (MKSD) ...... 61 Medical Day Care Centers ...... 93 Mickle Towers ...... 36 Mid Jersey Medical Supplies ...... 77 Monday Morning Network ...... 5 MSAA Commons ...... 34 MSAA Manor ...... 34 Mullen Manor ...... 35 Multiple Sclerosis Association (MSAA) ...... 62 Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) Equipment Loan Program ..... 7 Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc (MDA) ...... 62 Myrtle Place Apartments ...... 36, 37 N National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired (NAPVI) ...... 62 National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) ...... 63 National Center for Stuttering ...... 63, 81 National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) ...... 63 National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) ...... 63

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National Mental Health Association (NMHA) ...... 50, 64 National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (NNFF) ...... 64 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc (NORD) ...... 64 National Organization on Disability (NOD) ...... 22, 64 National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) ...... 43, 65 National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) ...... 65 Neighborhood Center ...... 17 New Jersey Association of the Deaf-Blind, Inc. (NJADB) ...... 65 New Jersey Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI) ...... 70 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Homeless Prevention Program .. 17 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Housing Assistance Program ... 28, 70 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs ...... 71 New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) ...... 72 New Jersey Division of Disability Services ...... 73 New Jersey Division of Housing & Community Resources ...... 28 New Jersey Division of Housing & Community Resources Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey ...... 28 New Jersey Division of Mental Health Sevices (DMHS) ...... 51, 73 New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicle Services (DMVS), Special Tags Unit 73, 75 New Jersey Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DDHH) ...... 8, 72 New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) ...... 19, 74 New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) ...... 47, 71 New Jersey Protection & Advocacy (P & A) ...... 5 New Jersey Transit, Access Link ...... 75 New Jersey Transit, Customer Service ...... 75 New Jersey Transit, Reduced Fare Program (RFP) ...... 75 New Visions Community Services of Camden Inc ...... 5 Northgate I ...... 37, 48 Northgate II ...... 37 O Occupational Hearing Services ...... 66 OEO - Housing & Women’s Services ...... 29 Office of Disability Employment Policy ...... 19, 22 P PAAD ...... 41, 48, 74 PATCO, Customer Service ...... 75 PATCO, Reduced Fare ...... 76 Pennsauken Housing Authority ...... 17, 29 Pennsauken Senior Towers ...... 37 Permanent Housing for the Handicapped Homeless ...... 29 Pine Hill Gardens ...... 37 Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey (PLAN/NJ) ...... 66 Powell-Peters Realty ...... 29 Program for the Academically Challenged Student (PACS) ...... 15

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Prudential Lamplighter Realty ...... 30 R Rebuilding Together ...... 41 Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) ...... 8, 66 Remax Realty ...... 30 Resources for Independent Living (RIL) ...... 45 Respond, Inc...... 43 Riverview Towers ...... 37 Rocco Lou Realty ...... 30 Roebling Arms ...... 35 S Saint John of God Community Services ...... 14 Saint Joseph Carpenter Society...... 30, 42 Salvation Army ...... 17 Scenic Falls ...... 37 Self-Help Clearinghouse ...... 5, 74 Senior Citizens United Community Services, Inc. Sen-Han Transit ...... 76 Senior Safe Home Program-Housing Maintenance & Repair ...... 42 Sergie Farms ...... 38 Signs of Sobriety, Inc. (SOS) ...... 66 Social Day Care Centers ...... 93 Social Security Administration ...... 23, 49, 82 South Jersey Behavorial Health Resources, Inc...... 51 South New Jersey Arthritis Center at Virtua Health ...... 67 Special Horses and Disabled Overcome Weaknesses (SHADOW) Equestrian, Inc...... 9, 67 Special Needs Project (SNP) ...... 67 Stanfill Towers ...... 38 Starting Point of New Jersey, Inc...... 52 State St Housing Corp ...... 30 Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) ...... 6, 9 Steininger Center ...... 52 Sycamore Ridge ...... 38 T Temporary Disability ...... 74 The Mansions ...... 38 The Village ...... 38 U Unemployment Insurance Unit ...... 23 Unicorn Handicapped Riding Association ...... 9, 68 of New Jersey, Inc. (UCP) ...... 69 United Spinal Association 4, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ...... 20, 23

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V Vickery Peze Realty ...... 30 Village Apartments ...... 38 Village Bridge ...... 39 Volunteers of America ...... 68 W Westfield Towers ...... 39 Z Zinman Realty ...... 31

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Camden County Office of Senior and Disabled Citizen Services 700 Browning Road, Suite 11 Collingswood, New Jersey 08107

800-222-3737 (voice) 856-858-3220 856-858-2057 (fax) [email protected]

Freeholder Liaison Carmen Rodriguez

Department Director Patrick Shuttleworth

Office Staff

Joy Merulla Division Director

Susan Romano Supervising Program Development Specialist

Sara Reiner Love PASP Fiscal Coordinator

Georgia Delengowski Information & Assistance