Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) is the federally designated organization for disability rights in the state of New Jersey. DRNJ participates in the Protection and Advocacy for Voter Access (PAVA) program, to ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to vote on Election Day. Due to COVID-19, there are real questions about how voting
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Important Voting Information from SANYS
Dear Agencies and Supporters of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, This year is a big year for voting, and we want to make sure that the people you serve get the opportunity and support they might need to cast their vote. Together with Disability Rights New York, OPWDD, the Board of Elections, the League
Read moreSunset Teams Up to Revamp Garden This Summer
In the summer months as flowers bloom, Sunset wanted to revamp their garden. They picked out the flowers and stones from Home Depot and began planting the garden with staff. Everyone did a marvelous job and made Sunset flourish.
Read moreAdvocacy Group Pen Pal Gratitude Letter
The Advocacy Group has begun a Pen Pal Gratitude activity, Staff of the Center For Family Support were overwhelmingly nominated to receive our 2nd letter of good vibes and gratitude. Each Advocate in their own words composed this letter. Johnny – Thank you to everyone involved with CFS from Administrators to Zoom Facilitators. A special
Read moreUpside Down – A Poem By Melissa Hanna
“Upside down” By Melissa Hanna Our world changed in the blink of an eye What was once okay will no longer fly. Emotions all over the place Confined to such a small space. Worry, fear and shock Spread fast across the block. What once divided us No longer makes a fuss. In this together, Through
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