Resource Category: Advocacy, Outreach & Education
Organizational Summary
At Rails to Trails Conservancy, we are building a nation connected by trails. We re-imagine public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Since 1986, RTC has worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement. With more than 1 million grassroots supporters, 25,000+ miles of rail-trails on the ground nationwide and more than 9,000 miles of rail-trails ready to be built, our focus is on linking these corridors—creating trail networks that connect people and places, bringing transformative benefits to communities all across the country. Our flagship initiatives—the Great American Rail-Trail®, TrailNation™ and TrailLink.com™—bring that strategy to life, connecting millions of people by trail.
They also have a great resource for trail builders – Trail-Building Toolbox
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Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit that helps individuals, families and communities. Our trained helpline staff connect individuals and their caregivers to reliable resources for autism diagnosis, treatment, education, and support. We help government leaders create autism-friendly laws, and we inform healthcare providers, law enforcement officers, and other professionals about autism best practices. Through our awareness and engagement efforts, we work to create supportive communities where people with autism are accepted and thrive.
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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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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.
