Resource Category: Advocacy, Outreach & Education
Organizational Summary
The New Jersey LCV Education Fund is committed to safeguarding our natural resources, communities, and families for a sustainable future. We advance environmental initiatives by providing clear, fact-based information, educating the public, and engaging decision-makers. We empower and mobilize people to participate in robust democratic processes and promote equitable and effective solutions for a healthier planet and environment. As an organization, we recognize the importance of ensuring equitable access to open spaces, and can connect advocates with local officials and commissions to help advance policies that address disability rights and the accessibility of these spaces.
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Policy Director
information@njlcv.orgOrganizational Summary
Appel Farm is a multidisciplinary regional arts center serving audiences, artists, and students through programs on our campus, in local schools, and in the community. Our programs provide opportunities for arts education, arts appreciation, and creative expression to more than 32,000 children and adults annually, including through our flagship summer camp program.
We strive to co-create experiences that inspire people to unleash their inherent creativity, leading to self-discovery, personal growth, community building, and joy. We believe artmaking is an inclusive healing practice, a community practice, and a way of recognizing people for who they are.
Upon request, all reasonable accommodation will be provided to welcome individuals with disabilities to participate in Appel Farm’s services, programs, and activities.
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Organizational Summary
OCSJ is a member organization that requires dues. Membership funds pay for insurance and other Club overhead.
Members participate in a number of activities including outreach, participating in special South Jersey Based environmental events, and trail work for hiking, biking, and water recreation.
The trail maintenance crew of the OCSJ is responsible for maintaining the 53 mile Batona Trail and also assists the state employees with clearing the Mullica Yellow Trail and several other trails within the state park system. The crew has been involved with various dump site cleanups coordinated by the Pinelands Alliance and the NJ Conservation Foundation. They undertake trail work every Tuesday from Nov to May.
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Organizational Summary
The New Jersey Division of Disability Services (DDS) provides a single point-of-entry for people seeking disability related information in New Jersey. DDS serves individuals with all disabilities, statewide by working to streamline access to services and information. In total, the Division promotes and enhances independent living for individuals with disabilities by facilitating coordination and cooperation among local, county and state government agencies. Through the administration of programs like the Disability Hub, the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund, the Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program, and the Personal Assistance Services Program, DDS promotes maximum independence and the full participation of people with disabilities within all aspects of community life.
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Organizational Summary
The Spina Bifida Resource Network (SBRN) serves children and adults with spina bifida and other disabilities throughout NJ. Providing peer-led support groups and programs, educational and recreational events, financial assistance, resources and advocacy. Through their programs and events, they build supportive communities and empower individuals to increase knowledge, self-care, capabilities, independence and inclusion in school, employment and community activities.
The Mission:
To provide educational resources, social events and advocacy programs that empower people with disabilities and their allies to challenge perceptions, embrace interdependence and live their best lives.
Working with children, adults, families, providers and other allies, we empower people living with Spina Bifida and other disabilities by fostering knowledge and strengthening relationships and community.
The Vision:
A thriving community where people with disabilities have equitable access to resources and opportunities to optimize their wellness and realize their unlimited potential.
The Spina Bifida Resource Network prioritizes providing safe and open environments for participation and discussion in all of our programs. SBRN reserves the right, at our discretion, to deny a person from participating in any program due to behavior that is considered by SBRN to be inappropriate, violent, threatening, offensive or unwelcome, or that causes harm or discomfort, intentionally or not, to other SBRN participants, volunteers, invited guests or staff.
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Organizational Summary
United Spinal Association represents our nation’s 5.5 million wheelchair users. We proudly trace our roots to the paralyzed World War II vets who came home to an inaccessible nation and made it their new mission to create a fully inclusive society. We honor them by using today’s tools to directly provide top-notch service and resources to our members, chapters, and the broader disability community.
Vision:
A world where people with SCI/D and all wheelchair users can realize their full potential and live life at its fullest.
Mission:
Empower and advocate for people with SCI/D and all wheelchair users to achieve their highest quality of life.
Values:
Compassion, Inclusion, Passion, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability
