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Resources
Helpful Links

Resources for special needs include educational materials, community organizations, camp, and much more that provides valuable support. Exploring local and national options ensures the best assistance tailored to unique requirements. Connecting with these resources empowers individuals and fosters inclusivity.
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If you would like to submit a helpful link, please email it to info@wgfnj.org.
- 01Assun Star Youth Activity Programs 973.771.3300 asunstar.org Nassan's Place Helping Families affected by Autism Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr 973.424.7781 nassansplace.org Special Olympics of Essex County 609.896.8000 sonj.org/find-local-program/essex-county Gia Dance Studio Gina Thomas giadancestudio.com Special Dragons Karate for Special Needs George Bostory 973.667.8525 specialdragonskarate.org Putting the Pieces Together Special Angels Recreation Debbie /Tara 201.966.8738 puttingpiecestogether@verizon.net SNAP Kim Strasser 908.892.6771 snapclinics@gmail.com snapclinicsnj.org Four Corners Community Services Disability Services & Recreation 973.436.4704 fourcornerscs.com
- 02Hinkle Prior Fischer hinkle1.com NJ Coalition for Inclusion Inclusive Education Brittany 732.613.0400 allinforinclusiveed.org SPAN Parent Advocacy Network Paulina Vargas 800.654.7726 spanadvocacy.org Northeast NJ Legal Services Erin Berman 973.523.2900 Paterson City Hall Third Ward Councilman Alex Mendez 973.321.1250
- 03DDD Division of Developmental Disabilities Adult Services nj.gov/humanservices/ddd Employment Horizons Work Services ehorizons.org Spectrum for Living Helping Independence spectrumforliving.org Ethan and the Bean Work Services ethanandthebean.com Supportive Choices Support Services supportivechoices.com Circle of Strength DDD Preparation Resource / Adult Preparation Elise Counts 908.290.0227 njcircleofstrength.com Family Care of NJ Support Coordination Lisa Smith 973.492.0606 fcofnj.com NJ Department of Human Services Transition Employment Services Tracy NWISU 973.693.5080 DDD.TransitionHelpdesk@dhs.nj.gov Advanced Disability Management Adult Services Tamara Truheart, Dina Waheeb 201.357.7378 admsnj.com North Jersey Friendship House Skill Building Mala Spivack 201.978.8809 njfriendshiphouse.org Goodwill NY/NJ Work Experience Iris Wells 347.930.7627 goodwillnynj.org New Concepts for Living Deena King Round the clock care 201.843.3427 dking@ncfl.net ncfl.net
- 04Camp Hope arccamphope.com SNK Sports Soccer Camp Rob Grosso / Leo Licciardello 973.809.8070 sticksnkicks.com Summit Camp Summer Camp Leah Love summitcamp.com
- 05The ARC of Bergen & Passiac Counties arcbp.com Autism Helping Families 908.872.2239 autismhelpingfamilies@gmail.com autismhelpingfamilies.com The ARC of Essex County Adult & Children Services 973.535.1181 arcessex.org Circle of Care Care Management Services Paulina Dutton 973.942.4588 passaicresourcenet.org Designing for the Future Visual Communication Tania Ortiz 973.573.4776 MCOHA 973.644.4884 mcoha.org Catholic Charities Catherine Cruz 973.325.4400 ccannj.org Paterson Task Force Rosa Velez 973.279.2333 patersontaskforce.com ARC Morris Respite Care, Vacations, Group Home Josephine Perez 973.428.5136 arcmorris.org Supportive Choices Support Coordination Agency Steven Duran, Kristin Lunelli, Angela DiCostanzo 973.320.3299 supportivechoices.com
- 06Bergen County Special Services School District Resource Center Nicole Fried 201.343.6000 bergen.org/bcss The Phoenix Center thephoenixcenternj.org
- 07Empower U ABA Therapy justempower.me WINGS ABA Therapy ABA Therapy wingsabatherapy.com Sovereign Care Services Pediatric Therapy Center Danielle Stern 732.543.0459 sovereigncareservices.com/pediatric-occupational-therapy-lawrenceville-nj Post at Home Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy Krystle Pollard 845.600.0920 postathome.org Brave Wings Therapy Specialized & Integrative Pediatric Therapy Layla Shatursun 646.265.6385 bravewingstherapy.com
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