# Disabilities Discrimination Help Resources - New Jersey ## National Resources - **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-514-0301 (Voice) | 1-800-514-0383 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.ada.gov](https://www.ada.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Guidance on rights under the ADA, complaint processes, and accommodations. - **Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF):** - **Phone:** (510) 644-2555 - **Website:** [https://dredf.org/](https://dredf.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy, legal education, and support for disability rights. ## Statewide Disability Advocacy Services - **Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ):** - **Phone:** 1-800-922-7233 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://disabilityrightsnj.org/](https://disabilityrightsnj.org/) - **Office Locations:** Main office in Trenton, NJ. - **Services Provided:** Legal representation, advocacy for disability rights, assistance with employment discrimination, housing issues, and public accommodations. - **New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR):** - **Phone:** 1-866-405-3050 - **Website:** [https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights/](https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights/) - **Services Provided:** Investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination, including disability-based discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. ## Regional Disability Advocacy Services ### Northern New Jersey - **Alliance Center for Independence (ACI):** - **Phone:** (732) 738-4388 - **Website:** [https://www.adacil.org/](https://www.adacil.org/) - **Office Location:** 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 - **Specialized Services:** Peer support, advocacy for accessible housing, workplace accommodations, and education. ### Central New Jersey - **Community Health Law Project (CHLP):** - **Phone:** (973) 275-1175 - **Website:** [https://www.chlp.org/](https://www.chlp.org/) - **Office Location:** 185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 - **Specialized Services:** Legal assistance for people with disabilities, focusing on housing discrimination, Medicaid access, and public benefits. ### Southern New Jersey - **Progressive Center for Independent Living (PCIL):** - **Phone:** (609) 581-4500 - **Website:** [https://www.pcil.org/](https://www.pcil.org/) - **Office Location:** 3525 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 904, Hamilton, NJ 08619 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy, resources for accessible housing, and employment support. ## Reporting Disabilities Discrimination - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) | 1-800-669-6820 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Complaints can be filed online or at the nearest EEOC field office. Provide detailed information on the incident, including dates and individuals involved. - **New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR):** - **Phone:** 1-866-405-3050 - **Website:** [https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights/](https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Submit a complaint online or at a regional DCR office. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the incident. ## Online Resources - **NJ Disability Benefits Guide:** - **Website:** [https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/services/](https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/services/) - **Features:** Provides detailed information on disability benefits, accommodations, and resources for individuals with disabilities. - **DisabilityHubNJ:** - **Website:** [https://www.disabilityhubnj.org/](https://www.disabilityhubnj.org/) - **Features:** Tools for self-advocacy, legal resources, and guides for filing complaints. ## Educational and Supportive Programs - **NJ Center for Independent Living (NJCIL):** - **Website:** [https://www.njcil.org/](https://www.njcil.org/) - **Description:** Offers training for independent living skills, advocacy workshops, and peer support for individuals with disabilities. ## Other Resources - **Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC):** - **Phone:** (609) 292-9742 - **Website:** [https://disabilityrightsnj.org/atac/](https://disabilityrightsnj.org/atac/) - **Services Provided:** Access to assistive technology devices and support with workplace or school-related accommodations. --- _Updated as of December 18, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Disability Rights New Jersey at [https://disabilityrightsnj.org/](https://disabilityrightsnj.org/)._