Disabled, Office & Services
The mission of the Office for the Disabled is:
- To be a visible focal point for the provision of information, advocacy, planning, coordination and evaluation of programs for people with disabilities in Cumberland County.
- To promote services and activities which would assist people with disabilities to live as independently as they may choose. The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, information and referral, client advocacy, outreach, public awareness programs, resources files, technical assistance, training and consultation (through referral), supportive counseling (through referral), needs assessment, and the equipment recycling program.
- To provide services responsive to the needs and demands of people with disabilities who are residents of Cumberland County. These services are to be available regardless of age, income, race, or national origin.
- To foster ideas, innovation, initiatives, and coordination by staff and agencies which would increase efficiency and responsiveness.
- To promote activities to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, all titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable statues of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
- To advocate for the interests of people with disabilities and to advise the public, officials, and related agencies of the needs and concerns of people with disabilities.
- To maintain and disseminate information regarding the population, services, needs and activities on behalf of people with disabilities.
- To assist people with disabilities in establishing and maintaining a support group based on disability type, etc.
- To provide training to Cumberland County staff, and to the community at large about disability issues.
Programs:
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Contact Information
Office:
800 E. Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 453-2220 voice/TDD)
Fax: (856) 453-2212
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (Closed Weekends and Holidays)
David J. Grennon, Jr., Director
Personal Assistance Services Coordinator
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