June 1, 2023 | Issue 42

Celebrate Disability Pride with Power

and Support Our Work Advancing Justice

and Advocating Inclusion

Support Our FUNDRAISER!

Our unique design reflects the spirit of self-advocacy with a quote from our staff member, Chris Miller, "My voice is my power!" The state of NJ and the word "voice" are dressed in the colors of the disability pride flag representing the various experiences of disability. The dark field mourns the victims of violence and abuse against persons with disabilities. The diagonal colors suggest cutting across barriers that separate the disabled from society.

The flag’s five colors represent different types of disabilities:

red - physical disabilities

gold - neurodivergence

white - invisible and undiagnosed disabilities

blue - psychiatric disabilities

green - sensory disabilities

This fundraiser will help us meet our mission to advance the human, civil, and legal rights of New Jerseyans with disabilities. The need for our services far exceeds the scope of funding we receive from state and federal grants. Fundraising is essential to support our work and expand our reach throughout the state.

Shirts are available in sizes small up to 2XL, vary by style. The color grey and fabric blend varies by style of shirt. See shirt details for specifics. Orders ship direct to supporters from Bonfire and are expected before the end of June when ordered by June 12th.

Early Voting in New Jersey is here!

Disability Rights NJ wants every eligible registered voter to know there are options to cast a ballot. Early in-person voting starts June 2 and offers individuals with disabilities the ability to vote in-person at their convenience.

Voting is your right and your voice matters! The primary election offers voters the opportunity to select the candidates that will run in the November general election.

Every county designates a certain number of early voting sites, and any voter in the county can go to any county early voting site. Please note that your regular polling place may not be a county early voting location.

To find an in-person early polling location please click on the following link:

https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

Hours for in-person early voting are:

Friday, June 2: 10am to 8pm

Saturday, June 3: 10am to 8pm

Sunday, June 4: 10am to 6pm

No appointment is necessary.

Disability Rights NJ Hosts Voter Hotline

Voters with disabilities who are experiencing problems voting or have questions about the process can call us at (866) 493-0023 or email us at:

voterhotline@disabilityrightsnj.org

Upcoming Events

Come to Disability Rights New Jersey's Transition Law Day on Saturday, June 3rd, to learn about your rights when transitioning from student life to adult life!

Are you a student aged 14-21?
Do you have an IEP or 504 plan?
Have you thought about what you want to do after high school graduation?
Did you know your school and vocational rehabilitation agencies can help you prepare for life after high school?

Event will be held June 3rd from 10:30am to 3:30pm at the Disability Rights NJ office in Trenton at 210 South Broad Street, 3^rd Fl. Trenton NJ 08608.

Limited space available! Please RSVP by May 26 with indications of which sessions you wish to attend.

HOW WE HELP

Disability Rights New Jersey, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to advancing and protecting the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities.

We aggressively investigate reports of abuse and neglect wherever a person with a disability may be receiving services.

We thoroughly monitor facilities and community-based programs to ensure that people living in those facilities and using those services are free from abuse and neglect, and that their rights are not violated.

We provide legal representation, without charge, to people with disabilities in cases that fall within our priority setting process.

We are dedicated to providing education, training, and technical assistance to people with disabilities, their families and advocates, the agencies that service them, and policy makers among others.

We provide state-of-the-art access to information and advice about assistive technology.

Read Our Story

Disability Rights NJ is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - Center for Mental Health Services; Administration for Community Living - Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Center for Integrated Programs, through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, U.S. Department of Education: Rehabilitation Services Administration, and the Social Security Administration

DISABILITY RIGHTS New Jersey | disabilityrightsnj.org

210 South Broad Street, Third Floor

Trenton, New Jersey 08608

1.800.922.7233 (in NJ only) 1.609.292.9742 (Voice)

1.609.777.0187 (Fax) 1.609.633.7106 (TTY)