Official Site of The State of New Jersey

NJ is committed to making this state a safe, accessible, and affordable place to live for all people, including those living with disabilities. Many services for individuals with disabilities are offered by the State and various other organizations. This website brings together these resources into one place for New Jersey residents with disabilities, caregivers, parents, and advocates.

Here, families can find information on available food, income, or employment assistance programs; caregivers can find information on support programs and services to assist them in caring for their loved ones; and individuals with disabilities can find information on various services including in-home supports, vocational rehabilitation, personal care assistance, and education.

We hope this website helps New Jersey residents with disabilities better meet their needs. If you have suggestions or feedback for what else you would like to see on this website, please submit feedback.

There are many ways to find information on this site:

• Use The Search Bar – Type a question or a few key words into the search bar and include the phrase "Disability Hub" at the top of every page to bring up a list of related articles.
• Use The Navigation Buttons - The site’s content is organized by category, so you can click on whatever category matches what you’re looking for to access a list of related
• Talk To Someone – If you have a question or want help finding services, call 1-888- 285-3036 to talk to a trained expert who can assist you. Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can use a videophone to call (609) 503-4862 to connect with a case manager fluent in American Sign Language for assistance.

We will continue to update the Disability Information Hub. If any information is missing or inaccurate, use the tool below to suggest an article or revision to our content team.

If you have any questions or need help finding something, call 1-888-285-3036 to speak with a trained expert who can assist you. Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can use a videophone to call (609) 503-4862 to connect with a case manager fluent in American Sign Language for assistance.

Want help navigating the Information Hub or answering a question? There are many ways to connect with someone for live help, whether it’s over the phone, online, or in-person.

For help finding disability services, call 1-888-285-3036 to talk to a trained expert who can connect you with services, help you find the right programs based on your specific needs, and check if you are eligible for different programs.

Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Help For Deaf or Hard of Hearing Individuals
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can connect with a case manager fluent in American Sign Language who can help you find services and refer you to the right programs.

To get help, call the Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) by videophone at (609) 503-4862, email DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov, or call (609) 588-2648.

General Support
For additional help finding services near you, call 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit NJ 211’s website. Help is available 24/7.

Local, In-Person Support
Centers For Independent Living are community-based organizations that provide people with disabilities a range of services including life skills training, advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, socialization and community based activities. Find a center near you. 

New Jersey also has 21 county-based Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that serve as the primary entities for developing comprehensive, coordinated systems of community-based services for older adults. AAAs also serve as Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) lead agencies in their county, ensuring seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers have easy access to basic information and long-term services and supports. Find your county’s AAA here.

The New Jersey Department of Human Services (the NJ DHS) and Office of Innovation reserve the right to publish items selectively on this website, as space permits. A listing on this website does not imply an endorsement of the program. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. The NJ DHS and Office of Innovation make no representation regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information contained on this website. 

DHS and the Office of Innovation have prioritized information on this website based on input from stakeholders and individuals with disabilities. While each page is not inclusive of all available resources and programs in that category, we have included contact information where appropriate for agencies, divisions, offices, providers, and others that can provide more information. The majority of the information provided is from federal and state government programs and services. Resources that are not provided by a government agency are labeled as such. Non-governmental organizations that are included are frequent partners of government entities or have been included at the recommendation of state agencies. The inclusion of these resources on this website does not constitute an endorsement, and DHS and the Office of Innovation are not responsible for the services or information that you receive from any resource included on the website.

If there are additional resources that you would like to see included on the website that you are unable to locate, please let us know. We are continuously updating the website based on feedback from users, and as new information about resources becomes available. 

Thank you to the individuals with disabilities, family members, caregivers, state agencies and offices, and stakeholders in the community who have informed the development of this Hub. From community surveys and focus groups through user testing with people with lived experience, thank you for the feedback on the content, functionality, and design of this website.