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| New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) | Education | http://njcie.net | A statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of inclusive schools and educational opportunities that enable all children with disabilities to become welcomed, productive adults who may live as independently as possible within their communities. NJCIE is the only statewide organization in New Jersey whose sole focus is inclusion |
| Arc Resources Unlimited (ARU) | Artistic | http://www.arugallery.org | In November 2006 Arc Resources Unlimited (ARU), a program of The Arc of Monmouth, and VSA arts of New Jersey collaborated on a new art gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall, featuring work by artists with disabilities. The gallery offers exhibits, receptions with the artists, workshops, and open house gatherings. The gallery also retails sale of artwork at this major shopping destination in the heart of Monmouth County. In ARU's quest to promote the skills, talents, and dreams of people with disabilities, the collaboration with VSA arts of New Jersey was a natural progression. |
| ArtPRIDE New Jersey | Artistic | http://artpridenj.com | A coalition of organizations and individuals, advocates at local, state and national levels for funding, support and recognition of the arts as vital to New Jersey's quality of life, education, and economic vitality. |
| Autism Link / NJ | Community Interaction | http://www.autismlink.com/locations/view/31 | We believe that an autism organization should actually do something for its members. We provide all kinds of events and assistance free of charge to our membership -- including social outings, conferences, teacher trainings, advocacy assistance, etc. We do all of this not because we're paid to do it, but because we want to. |
| Center For Learning Enhancement, Inc | Education | http://www.clenhancement.com | The Center provides a unique holistic, developmental approach to learning. Through learning therapy and cognitive skill training children and adults are prepared to learn in school and function effectively in life through programs as Bridges Learning System and PACE. Once the cognitive, perceptual and sensory integration skills critical to learning are developed, remedial instruction is provides using scientifically proven programs to eliminate gaps in reading, writing, spelling, and math. |
| DOORS - Douglass Organization for Occupational and Related Educational Services, Inc. | Employment | http://www.doorsnj.org | "DOORS" is a parent-run organization which provides funding for various social, educational, and recreational services for students of Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center ("DDDC"), located on the Douglass College campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. These programs are essential to the total growth of an individual with autism. Traditionally, however, these kinds of programs don't often receive funding from state or local agencies, so DOORS was founded to fill the funding gap. With expert advice from professionals in and outside the field of autism, DOORS helps fund programming for over 100 individuals attending the DDDC. |
| Handicapped Scuba Association International | Skill Development | http://www.hsanjscuba.com | HSA International Training Center of NJ is a scuba school dedicating itself to improving the physical and social well being of people with disabilities through the sport of scuba diving. Disabled diving provides an excellent form of physical therapy enabling children and adults to participate in a water sport locally or while on vacation travel. Many of us know someone, a friend or family member, we'd like to involve in scuba diving. Or, we'd welcome the challenge of learning about disabilities, accessibility issues and how to dive with people who have disabilities. The HSA "Dive Buddy Program" offers able-bodied divers this opportunity to expand their underwater world to include sharing it with a handicapped partner, with training focused on recreation. |
| KindTree Productions / Autism Rocks | Community Interaction | http://kindtree.org | Here you can find local autism resources, exclusive autism information and links, our KindTree newsletter, our celebratory "Autism Rocks" T-shirts and other products, reviews of books on autism, creations by autistic artists, autistic events we produce (including our unique Summer Autism Retreat and our Spring Autism Forum), and more. "Together we can make this work for all of us." |
| NAMI New Jersey | Life Improvement | http://www.naminj.org | NAMI New Jersey, the NJ affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental illness. NAMI NEW JERSEY provides education, support and systems advocacy to empower families and persons with mental illness. Affiliate self-help and grassroots advocacy groups located in each county offer emotional support, information and advice about treatment and community resources. We actively outreach to diverse communities and cultures with successful programs serving people of all age groups and of different ethnic backgrounds (African American, Hispanic/Latino, South Asian and Chinese populations). |
| Cooperative Production - Engaging the Spirit of Collaboration | Life Improvement | http://www.co-op.cc/about.htm | Our purpose is to help people with disabilities gain full presence and participation in community life. To achieve this, we help individuals develop meaningful ties and a sense of personal belonging in their communities. We also draw upon the strengths and contributions of our entire membership to create and foster these opportunities for inclusion. |
| NJ Workshop for the Arts | Education | http://www.njworkshopforthearts.com | The Music Studio offers private lessons on all instruments and voice for students of all ages. |
