New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program

Interested in starting an advocacy group? We can help!! Visit our website to set up an advisor training or a training on how to start your group: arcnj.org/programs/njsap…

The NJCDD created the Community Building Awards to honor people & groups who help build communities where everyone belongs. The NJCDD is currently accepting nominations for the Community Building Awards. Fill out the nomination form here: surveymonkey.com/r/X9G9FXQ

The weather is getting warmer and people are going outside more! Here are some Hiking tips!

NOTE: Due to scheduling changes our previously scheduled new webinar for April 7 will be swapped with the April 14th replay. Join us tomorrow for a webinar on Creating Safe Spaces: Digital & Personal Boundaries! Register here: arcnj.org/programs/njsap…

This month's NJSAP Wrap-Up is about how NJSAP Can Help Your Group! Watch the video NOW on YouTube: youtu.be/-uSl54uu1mo

Don't forget to mark your calendars for a special general election for the United States House of Representatives - 11th Congressional District!! Find your polling place here: voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-…

Person First Language (PFL) & Identity First Language (IFL) are two ways to address people with disabilities. Some people and communities prefer PFL while others use IFL. Which do you prefer? #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Friendly Reminder: Puzzle pieces are not an acceptable form of representation. Instead use a rainbow or gold infinity symbol! #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Want to support the NJSSAN and self-advocates in NJ? Purchase our Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month T-shirt. This year's theme is: Highlighting Our Abilities! Maria Santos created the winning artwork! Purchase your shirt here: tinyurl.com/m6y4ym4d

Save the Date for our Annual Fall Conference on October 2nd at Pines Manor in Edison! Registration will open over the summer!

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Learn more here: thearc.org/blog/autism-ac…

Watch NJSSAN Advocate, Ginamarie, testify for the NJ FY27 to the Senate State Budget Committee. She did an amazing job! Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=0x6PUY…

Join Health Care Advocacy on April 16th, 1pm, for "Oral Health for Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)" with Dr. Evan Spivack, DDS. Register here for this webinar: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Quick Tip: Set a simple boundary today by carving out 10–15 minutes of uninterrupted time to focus or breathe. Giving yourself this space can boost productivity and help lower stress. #HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip @hznfoundation @thearcofnj

Statewide Disability Services are offered by the NJ Division of Disability Services (NJ DDS). The NJ DDS hotline offers information & referral assistance on issues affecting people with disabilities. Call 888-285-3036 to receive help. Learn more here: nj211.org/statewide-disa…

Advocacy Tips: Being Heard Matters. Your voice is important, and you deserve to be listened to in every space you’re in. Here are a few ways to make sure your voice is heard: - Express your needs - Set boundaries - Know your rights - Share your stories - Find people who listen

Summer EBT is a Federal Child Nutrition Program that provides qualifying families with a one-time $120 EBT card per eligible child to help purchase groceries during the summer. Eligible students will receive a new Summer EBT card each year!

Self-advocates from the SCARC would like to highlight their abilities for DD Awareness Month! #DDAM2026

Use our template to celebrate DD Awareness Month and highlight your abilities as a self-advocate! arcnj.org/programs/njsap…