Developmental Disabilities
2024-2025 Disability Resource Guide
Within this guide, information pertinent to helping individuals with disabilities seek assistance has been made readily available. The Office has made a concerted effort to include programs, services and frequently requested resources.
ABLE National Resource Center
The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) is the leading, comprehensive source of objective, independent information about federal- and state-related ABLE programs and activities, including guidance on tax-advantaged ABLE savings accounts.
Advanced Behavioral Therapy
Advanced Behavioral Therapy is a team of highly skilled, caring professionals who prioritize your child's needs. Our staff has tremendous knowledge and education in the field of ABA therapy. We constantly strive to stay up-to-date with the latest research and studies so that we can provide the best and most effective treatment available for your child.
Advocacy Services Unlimited
We are an approved DDD service provider. Our individualized programs are Community Based Support, Individual Support, Community Inclusion, Employment Specialist, and Support Brokerage in Camden County. We work closely with individual's families to gain access to their community. Our pre-vocational center/Drop in weekend respite in Cherry Hill.
Advocates in Action
Advocates in Action provides a variety of services to our community. Currently, we offer Support Coordination Services in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Warren, Morris and Passaic Counties. Advocates also provide comprehensive leadership and training programs for caregivers, leadership, and staff.
Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD)
ABCD was founded in 1995 by a coalition of six provider agencies concerned about improving the lives of people with multiple physical and developmental disabilities. Since 1995, ABCD has experienced tremendous growth and has led many efforts as a strong advocate in several priority areas, including Early Intervention, special education, Medicaid, workforce development, and affordable and accessible housing
Alpha School
The Alpha School is a private day facility approved by the NJ Dept. of Education which provides an enhanced alternative program to the public schools.
Amazing U Community Services
Amazing U Community Services offers a wide range of support services including community-based assistance, individual support, supported employment, pre-vocational training, and in-home respite. We are a statewide provider in New Jersey, dedicated to enhancing lives through personalized care and community inclusion.
Arc of New Jersey Family Institute
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute is a statewide program that helps family members gain the tools and knowledge necessary to become an effective advocate for their child with an intellectual and developmental disability. It also supports families as they navigate the different service delivery systems including IEPs, Medicaid, and state services.
Arc of New Jersey's Planning for Adult Life Program
A statewide project funded by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to assist young adults (between the ages of 16-21) with developmental disabilities and their families in charting a life course for adulthood. They offer a variety of resources including Informational sessions, webinars, and resource guides and materials.
ASun Star
ASun Star, based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, provides personalised support to individuals and families since 2005. They specialise in assisting at-risk individuals, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and offer Mental Health and Substance Use Services.With strong commitment to assisting families in achieving success.
Berkeley SEPAG
We are the Special Education Advisory Group for the Berkeley Twp school district, Berkeley Twp NJ.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParenttoParentConnection/
Bilingual Family Consultants
Bilingual Family Consultants approach to clinical practice is to create a warm compassionate place where you can be heard and heal. A safe, therapeutic alliance between client and counselor forms the very core of a meaningful and helpful experience.
Blue Light Music Program
The Blue Light Music Program is a music, recording, and multimedia program for both typically developed individuals and those with special needs. Taking place in a professional recording studio or online, students have the opportunity to learn how to play musical instruments, operate recording technology, and record and produce their own music.
By Design Social Skills LLC
We offer social skills training and counseling for individuals ages four and up. Our engaging Lego and Art Therapy social skills groups build language, friendship, and play skills in a supportive environment. Specialized ADHD programs are tailored to individual needs. For younger children, counseling is integrated into play-based activities.
Camp Nova
Camp NOVA is a wonderful opportunity for youth and adults living with epilepsy and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities to enjoy summer camp.
Camp NOVA is a 7-day, 6-night overnight camp where campers participate in group and individual activities, making lifelong memories and friends!
Caring Counselors, Inc.
We are a collective of dedicated professionals committed to providing quality mental health and psycho-educational services to children, families, and individuals. We serve to educate, counsel, and advocate for all the clients we serve. Our consultants consist of licensed social workers, psychologists, and counselors.
Child and Family Solutions
Child and Family Solutions provides in-home counseling to youth, families, and the developmentally disabled to help them attain personal, behavioral, emotional, and academic goals. Through consistent care and evidence-based interventions, Child and Family Solutions continue to foster growth and stability within the family unit.
Children's Specialized Hospital at Toms River
Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.
Children's Specialized Hospital/RWJBH Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program
We proud to announce the expansion of our comprehensive feeding program. The program uses goal-oriented and scientifically supported approach based on the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Comprehensive Psychological & Wellness Center, LLC
Individual therapy, group therapy, ADHD assessments, psychological evaluations, and LD evaluations.
Diamond Counseling / Daniel Chabarek, LCSW, SAP
Providing therapy for all ages for individuals and families. Specializing in mental health and substance abuse.
Elevate and Evolve Wellness Center
At Elevate & Evolve Wellness Center, we believe that everyone has the ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. We offer a variety of counseling services to meet the unique needs of our clients, including individual therapy, behavioral assistance, parent coaching, mentoring, and bio-psychosocial assessment evaluations.
Encore Licensed Behavior Analyst PLLC
Encore provides personalized, high-quality ABA (+ DIRFloortime®) therapy for children and young adults across New York and New Jersey (DIR® is currently only in NJ). We make at-home and clinic-based ABA services easily accessible for families. As a trusted agency, we’re dedicated to helping children get the care they need.
Exceptional Wellness Counseling
Exceptional Wellness Counseling is a private counseling practice that treats all ages for a variety of mental health issues. With two Monmouth County locations in Manalapan and Shrewsbury, with virtual and in-person options, covered by most major insurances and Medicare, we make mental health care accessible with no waitlist.
Family Enhancement LLC / Center for Greatness
Family enhancement provides Intensive-In Community (IIC) therapy and Behavioral Assistance (BA) services.
Areas of specialty:
- Family therapy
- Parenting support and consultation
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- We Provide Nurtured Heart® Coaching/Trainings for individuals, families, schools, and organizations
Family Guide to Autism Services Funded by Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare
Family Guide to Autism Services Funded by Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare - This resource offers parents, family members, and other caregivers of children with autism spectrumdisorders (ASD) information about autism services available through Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare, theprocess for accessing them, answers to FAQs, and resources to learn more.
Family Resource Network (FRN)
FRN is a comprehensive family-focused umbrella of organizations designed to provide community-based programs and services to individuals and families with a variety of disabilities and chronic conditions through our three affiliate organizations: Autism Family Services of New Jersey, Caregivers of New Jersey, and Epilepsy Services of New Jersey.
Family Therapy and Consultation Services (FTxCS)
Family Therapy and Consultation Services (FTxCS) and United Family Services (UFS) provide assessment, individual and family therapy, and behavior assistance services in many counties throughout New Jersey. Services are provided in the homes of youth and families through a referral from the NJ Children’s Behavioral Health System of Care.
FRA Adult Program (Family Resource Associates)
FRA’s adult classes in Red Bank and Brick help individuals with disabilities build life skills, confidence, and friendships through cooking, fitness, technology, community outings, and creative expression—all in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. FRA also offers a wide variety of therapies for our young adult community.
Garden State Psychiatric Associates/Grant Myers PMHNP-BC
New psychiatric private practice recently opened. Garden State Psychiatric Associates. Grant Myers is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APN, PMHNP-BC). His office located in Toms River, NJ (telehealth available). Providing Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management. Accepting new clients! Insurance accepted: Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Optum. Request an appointment today! Visit the website to request a consultation www.GardenStatePsych.net
Graham Behavior Services, LLC
Graham Behavior Services provides quality, comprehensive, evidence-based therapy to individuals with any behavior challenges or an autism spectrum disorder, to create effective behavior change in themselves while empowering their families to help them pursue productive, purposeful, and fulfilling lives.
Healthy Body Healthy Mind LLC
Healthy Body Healthy Mind is focused and passionate about providing character development within the context of physical fitness and counseling services. Founder, Alex Torres, has created a model known as the Total Package and it encourages the individual to assess different areas of their life in order to strive for ongoing body and mind awareness.
Hope In Her Eyes Equine Facilitated Wellness
The mission of Hope in Her Eyes is to harness the healing power of horses to promote growth and wellness for individuals with special needs, veterans and others seeking mental health support. We believe the spirit of our rescue animals has the unique ability to tap into the client's soul on deeper level, opening the mind to experience growth, build confidence and meaningful connection, and above all healing.
Ignite One: Health & Well-being
Health Education/Wellness Coaching is specially designed for youth and young adults with anxiety/depression, ADHD, obesity, diabetes, chronic conditions, and behavioral challenges. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Programs that support mental health, behavior challenges, and social-emotional learning.
Integrated Behavioral Health / Tina Burozski, LCSW
Specializes with resistant teens, trauma, axis II, and bipolar.
Jarusiewicz, Betty, PhD, LCADC
Neurofeedback is well researched and is a non-invasive approach to handling management of attention, affect, mood, and behavior disorders.
K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
Meeting all of a child's needs whether physical, emotional and mental, helps them to recover quicker and gives parents additional peace of mind. Supporting the parents and family members is just as important.
Kinder Growth DIR/Floortime Therapy
Kinder Growth offers home-based DIR/Floortime for neurodivergent individuals ages 0-21 throughout all of NJ, and has a full-day center program in North Jersey for ages 1-6. DIR/Floortime is covered by NJ Medicaid and Aetna Commercial. An F84.0-F84.9 diagnosis script is needed to start. We support your child’s development through play and connection!
Let's Talk About Sex: Students with Disabilities and their Sexual Health
A toolkit for parents of students with disabilities. Toolkit provides information on sexuality, self-care, relationships/social skills, and boundaries. Toolkit is provided by Disability-Inclusive Sexual Health Network https://www.sexedva.org/dshn.
Lumina Mental Health
Lumina Mental Health LLC is a dedicated provider of comprehensive behavioral and mental health services, specializing in supporting children, youth, and families through personalized care. Our mission is to empower individuals by delivering high-quality, community-based services that promote emotional well-being and stability.
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
Built on more than a century of grace-filled service, Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey (LSMNJ) continues its mission as a not-for-profit organization to serve residents statewide who are hurt, who are in need, or who have limited choices – regardless of religious background or affiliation.
Mental Health Association in NJ "Stepping into Success" Program
Mental Health Association in NJ "Stepping into Success" Program is a non-clinical wellness and
vocational case management for Ocean County residents 18+ experiencing intellectual/developmental delays. In-person or telehealth offered depending on individual preference. For more info: ajohnson@mhanj.org or heathere@mhanj.org or 732-244-0940
Mental Health Association in NJ (MHANJ) Ocean County / MHAOC
MHANJ has a strong history of providing direct services that focus on providing peer-delivered case management, support & educational services to individuals & families dealing with significant behavioral health issues. ALL Services Are Provided to Individuals 18 Years and Up and are FREE To Ocean County Residents.
Mental Health Association of Monmouth County
Established in 1950, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is an affiliate of the national nonprofit Mental Health America. Our professional staff has been on the forefront of creating a meaningful system of mental health care that strategically focuses on eliminating social barriers and mental health discrimination.
Miriam Skydell and Associates, LLC
Miriam Skydell and Associates, LLC is a dynamic and progressive pediatric therapy practice that has been servicing children in and around Bergen County for more than 30 years. We specialize in and have earned recognition for our treatment of children with ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Dysfunctions (SPD), and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
MOCEANS Center for Independent Living
Since 1989, MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. has serviced citizens with disabilities in New Jersey's Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Our Mission: "To support choice, promote public awareness, and barrier-free access in the community while advancing the Independent Living Philosophy in the lives of all people with disabilities."
National Disability Institute (NDI) Assistive Technology
National Disability Institute (NDI) can provide affordable loans to help people with disabilities purchase the assistive technology that best meets their needs. If you are a resident of New York
or New Jersey, you may qualify. Contact: Laurie Schaller lschaller@ndi-inc.org or 202-449-952.
Navigating Life with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: Teen & Adult Services Program Series
Saturday, July 5 - Wednesday, November 5
This series of programs will focus on the issue that matters most to individuals impacted by IDD - and their caregivers - as they prepare for adulthood. All events are free and open to the public! To register ask a staff member or call 732-349-6200. https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/12903014
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD)
Our mission is to assure that individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in New Jersey, and their families, participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion.
New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) assures the The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has been providing and funding services for state residents with developmental disabilities since 1959. These opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to receive quality services and supports, participate meaningfully in their communities and exercise their right to make choices.
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The mission of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities and capabilities.
New Jersey Pathways to Preparedness Guide
A guide to personal preparedness for individuals with disabilities, including those with access and functional needs. Learn more here: https://www.njsilc.org/
OCC's Disability Employment Awareness Job and Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The third annual Disability Employment Job and Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 7, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Ocean County College's Jon and Judith Larson Student Center (Building 8). Accommodations are available upon request by emailing accommodations@ocean.edu no later than September 24.
Ocean County Board of Social Services
The Ocean County Board of Social Services provides eligible county residents with financial, medical, and social services assistance. Assistance can be granted for emergency circumstances, as well as to meet ongoing needs.
Ocean County Family Support Organization (FSO)
We are the Family Support Organization of Ocean County who provide support groups and trainings for families.
Ocean County Library Accessible Sing-Along
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Led by a NJ licensed speech therapist, this is a musical program designed for older teens and adults who have speech impairments and/or developmental disabilities. Don’t forget to bring your voice and/or AAC device and your love of music! Register here: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/13454626
Ocean Partnership for Children (Ocean County CMO)
Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) provides care management services for Ocean County youth ages 5-21 years old with complex mental health, substance use, intellectual, and developmental needs and their families.
Oceanside Counseling & Supervision Services LLC
Provided mental health counseling services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Outsiders Youth Association
Outsiders Youth Association is a provider of home healthcare services, specializing in Intensive In-Community Services and Behavioral Assistance Services. We are dedicated to enhancing the social competence and wellness of our community, delivering professional-quality services tailored to the ever-changing needs of people. Serving Ages 3-20.
Parent-to-Parent Exchange Meetings - for Parents of Students under age 21 with Disabilities (CAPE)
2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7:30 PM
PARENT-TO-PARENT EXCHANGE MEETINGS
- For Parents of Students under age 21 with Disabilities
- Facilitator: Lauren Lavelle
- Timely & informative monthly parent support meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM
- https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpduigrzgrGdQvb39g0xdF8Hv33hteAJq8#/registration
Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey (PLAN|NJ)
Planned Lifetime Assistance of New Jersey (PLAN/NJ) is a unique, not-for-profit agency that provides practical solutions, thus lessening the fear and anxiety families experience when planning for the future. We help deliver the legal, financial, and independent living supports people need and deserve.
Project Child Find
To obtain info where a child can be screened, assessed or evaluated for possible developmental disabilities; http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/childfind or 1-800-322-8174
Quality Families
Provides IIC crisis services to stabilize families experiencing circumstances which place a child or family at risk. Quality Families provides mental-health therapists who come in-home to provide counseling and therapy to the youth or family who is in crisis. Provides outpatient therapy and parenting consultation.
Rainbow ABA Therapy
We empower you to live beyond an autism diagnosis. Our mission is to provide personalized, technology-powered ABA therapy for your child in an environment best suited to help them thrive – your home. We work with children of all ages and as young as 18 months. The earlier we create new behaviors and skills, the stronger your child can become.
Regional Family Support Planning Councils
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities established the Regional Family Support Planning Councils (RFSPCs) to provide a way for parents and family members of people with developmental disabilities to come together to exchange knowledge/information and to advocate at the local and state level on issues that directly impact their lives.
Reindancer Therapeutic Riding Center
Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Equine Assisted Learning, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Able-bodied riding lessons and summer camp also available.
Resonance Psychiatry LLC
We specialize in evidence-based medication management and supportive therapy to help individuals manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related disorders, and other mental health conditions. We aim to promote resilience and well-being by addressing immediate concerns and long-term mental health goals.
Saponara, Erin, MA, ATR
Experience with autism, domestic violence, behavioral, and emotional difficulties.
Shore2Swim Lessons
Shore 2 Swim is where Your Child Comes First! No two children learn the same. We recognize the unique capabilities and talents of our students and tailor our curriculum to maximize their learning at each stage. Through a variety of techniques, we aim to provide an enjoyable and productive learning experience. Email shore2swim1@gmail.com for more info!
Sierra House Inc.
The mission of Sierra House is to improve the prospects of individual achievement for homeless and low to moderate individuals and families through housing, education, and community services, and thereby contributing to the long-term stability of our community.
Services:
- Sierra House Transitional Program
- ISS Services
- ABA Services
SJLS Guardianship Project For Children
The Guardianship Project was started as a solution to a pervasive problem facing many parents who have children with disabilities. This Project is a collaborative effort between South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. (SJLS) and private, volunteer attorneys in our nine county service area who assist low-income families in gaining guardianship.
Special Olympics
Special Olympics (go online or call for your county office) – 609-896-8000, www.sonj.org – recreation for your youth with special needs
Spectrum Care Management and Counseling LLC
We specialize in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them lead meaningful, independent lives. Many of the individuals we serve are at key transition points—moving from school to adulthood, seeking employment, or gaining greater independence in their daily lives.
Sunny Days Sunshine Center
Sunny Days Sunshine Center provide individual and group therapy sessions that are Center based, Community based, Home based & During Covid-19 we offer Virtual Therapy Sessions. The Sunshine Center believes in a hands on approach, collaboration, family training, and most importantly generalization in multiple settings.
Supreme Consultants
Supreme Consultants is a state-wide In-Community service provider to children and families experiencing mental, behavioral, and social issues. We are particularly proud to be the first premier provider to specialize in serving diverse communities, particularly of Hispanic origins--as well as many others.
The Center for Great Expectations (CGE)
CGE is a non-profit human service and health care organization providing ;an uncompromised continuum of care across prevention and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders, for individuals who have experienced trauma. Programs include residential treatment centers for pregnant and parenting women and their children.
THE OCEAN COUNTY SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY
The Ocean County Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all citizens with disabilities who reside, attend school or are employed in Ocean County.
True North Clinical Services LLC
In-home and in-community therapy (children, adolescents, adults, families, couples), ARC Grow, Nurturing Parenting, specialized evaluations (mental health diagnostic, substance abuse, juvenile firesetting, risk assessments) clinical consultation, and special education advocacy.
We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym - Waretown
We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym was founded to provide a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together. As the only kid's gym that offers an all-inclusive philosophy we have found all children can benefit from our uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders.
WonDIRful Play DIR Floortime Therapy
At WonDIRfulPlay, we offer DIR floortime therapy in New Jersey to support your child's journey toward their full potential. DIR Floortime Therapy provided by Wondirful play DIR Floortime in NJ, will be provided by licensed providers that will help children overcome challenges in communication, social skills, and daily living tasks.
ZR Fit and Wellness, Adaptive Inclusive Fitness and Social Opportunities
At ZR Fit and Wellness, we offer adaptive and inclusive fitness and wellness opportunities lead by Certified Personal Trainers who have licenses and certifications in Behavior Analysis, SLP, OT, Music Therapy and more.
We offer 1:1, and small group training, introduction to running and 5K club, nutrition classes, and pop up social events for ages 5-65+