Special Needs Resources
It is a well known fact that our adult students are confronted with many barriers that preclude them from achieving their goals and while we can’t address all of their needs through our program, we hope to at least provide the tools and resources needed so they can have a better chance. Please take full advantage of the resources listed on this website and let us know if a listing doesn’t work or if you would like to suggest a service that might help others.
Transportation
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State Agencies
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Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)
CBVI’s service programs are designed to enable consumers to achieve full inclusion and integration in society through success in employment, independent living, and social self-sufficiency. |
Division of Disability Services (DDS)
DDS provides a single point of entry for those seeking disability-related information in New Jersey. |
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
DVR provides a wide range of individualized services to assist persons with disabilities.
DVR provides a wide range of individualized services to assist persons with disabilities.
National Organizations
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ADA is one of America's most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life. |
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. |
Assistive Services
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Assistive Communication Device Demonstration Center
These centers display and demonstrate assistive communication devices for people with hearing loss or visually impaired. |
Equipment Distribution Program
Individuals unable to afford the costs of assistive communication devices may apply to the “Equipment Distribution Program’ for assistance. |
Technology-Based Learning
Read & Write for Google Chrome
Read&Write for Google Chrome™ offers a range of powerful support tools to help students gain confidence with reading, writing, studying and research.
Read&Write for Google Chrome™ offers a range of powerful support tools to help students gain confidence with reading, writing, studying and research.
Specialized Programs
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Arc of New Jersey
Planning for Adult Life is a statewide project that assists young adults (between the ages of 16-21) with developmental disabilities and their families in charting a life course for adulthood. |
Program for Deaf Adults (PDA)
The Program for Deaf Adults (PDA) at LaGuardia Community College will provide you with academic support, personal and job development counseling, registration assistance, classroom interpreters, tutors, note takers, testing accommodation, and special sections of Basic Skills Reading and Writing taught in ASL. |
LVA, Essex & Passaic Counties, provides links to other organizations as a benefit to the adult community. LVA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any linked site, nor does a link imply an affiliation with or an endorsement of the linked organization.