# 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.
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_Updated as of December 18, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Disability Rights New Jersey at [https://disabilityrightsnj.org/](https://disabilityrightsnj.org/)._