New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program

The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program was established in 1983 to provide statewide support for New Jersey's self advocates.

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Join us on June 4th for our first quarterly 'Advisor Support Meeting'.

Mission: To supply Advocacy Group Advisors with support and instill confidence in their position.

Join Here: https://t.co/HeFoa2IdyO

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We had such a wonderful time today for our first Trailblazers walk! We saw a baby fox and a turtle and we walked a little over a mile!
RSVP here to join us on our Wednesday walks: https://t.co/WuqwnZ9q44

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Joining us for our Trailblazers walks? Look for someone holding this sign!

Meet us at the Trailside Nature & Science Center: 452 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, Wednesdays from June 3 - Sept 23, at 10am, for an accessible walk.

Learn more & RSVP here: https://t.co/WuqwnZ9q44

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Save this phone number in case you need any legal support at the polls today!

DRNJ Voter Hotline: [phone]

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Today is election day for the Primaries!!

Find out where your polling location is here: https://t.co/rJdt8PdfcN

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Quick Tip: Practice asking follow-up questions when you don’t understand something. Asking for clarification is a form of self-advocacy and helps you make informed decisions.

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June's NJSAP Wrap-Up is about Person First Language and Identity First Language.

You can watch the video NOW on our Youtube: https://t.co/aCTaiczxsg

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The need is growing. Community services must be there when families need them.
💙 Support a 3% COLA for IDD services in the FY27 budget.
#NJACPFY27
@SpeakerCoughlin @SenPresScutari @LouGreenwald @AswPintorMarin @NJSenDems @AsmJohnDiMaio
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Save the Date for our Annual Fall Conference on October 2nd at Pines Manor in Edison! Registration will open over the summer!

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Ask your colleagues, self-advocates, friends, families, and supporters to participate in Advocacy Day 2026 with NJACP on Monday, June 1, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the New Jersey State House in Trenton.
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May is Williams Syndrome Awareness Month. On May 6th, NJSAP held a special webinar presented by Gianna Morello. Gianna talked about Williams syndrome and her lived experiences.

You can watch the webinar here: https://t.co/C0T4buYpjW

[New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program @njsap]

Join us on June 4th for our first quarterly 'Advisor Support Meeting'.

Mission: To supply Advocacy Group Advisors with support and instill confidence in their position.

Join Here: https://t.co/HeFoa2IdyO

[New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program @njsap]

⚡ Electric costs for NJ’s community IDD programs are up 20% since 2020.
🏥 Health insurance costs are up 20–30%.
🚐 Vehicles are up 40%.

💙 Support a 3% COLA that is $42.1 million in the FY27 budget for NJ’s IDD community services.

#NJACPFY27

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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: https://t.co/IG29M190gM

[New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program @njsap]

Join NJSAP at Pier Village in Long Branch on July 17th to celebrate Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act!!

RSVP here: https://t.co/6uPUsUB6Ue

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This is an opportunity to come together as one united voice to advocate for the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and support a 3% COLA in FY27.
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[New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program @njsap]

Ask your colleagues, self-advocates, friends, families, and supporters to participate in Advocacy Day 2026 with NJACP on Monday, June 1, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the New Jersey State House in Trenton.
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In tomorrow's webinar we will explore the ways in which we spend money: What are your wants? What are your needs?

Register here: https://t.co/uQLWCZfIZV

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There is a lot happening right now in disability advocacy at both the federal and state levels. The Arc of the US helped offer a clearer picture of what is happening and how to get involved.

Read it here: https://t.co/gJI2W0ib51

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St. Luke's University Health Network, Norwescap Health Connections, and Star Community Health are working together to offer uninsured women, 40 years or older, living in NJ, a free mammogram to screen for breast cancer.