Below you will find resources for self-advocates and advisors. if you are interested in starting a self-advocacy group or getting involved in the movement, contact The New Jersey Self-Advocay Project for more information at (732) 926-8010.
Note: The NJSAP provides links to other websites for your convenience and reference only. These links are not intended an endorsement by the NJSAP. The Project does not warrantee that theses websites will be free from infection by viruses. Individuals should make sure they maintain proper computer security and protection levels.
The ARC of New Jersey
The Arc of New Jersey is a statewide, private, nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1947 by a group of parents who had a vision of building a better quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
National Low Income Housing Coalition
The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to ending America’s affordable housing crisis. We believe that this is achievable, that the affordable housing crisis is a problem that Americans are capable of solving. While we are concerned about the housing circumstances of all low income people, we focus our advocacy on those with the most serious housing problems, the lowest income households.
Advocating Change Together (ACT)
Advocating Change Together (ACT) is a grassroots disability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities. ACT’s mission is to help people across disabilities to see themselves as part of a larger disability rights movement and make connections to other civil and human rights struggles.
The OHSU Center on Self-Determination (CSD)
The OHSU Center on Self-Determination (CSD) identifies, develops, and shares approaches that promote the self-determination of, and leadership by, people with disabilities and their families.
Human Services Research Institute
Our purpose is to help people with developmental disabilities to become strong self-advocates.
Kids as Self Advocates
Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out.