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New Jersy State Agencies/Organizations
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What services does DVRS provide?
Any individual with a physical, mental, cognitive, or other form of disability that has a substantial impediment to employment may qualify for the following services through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS).​
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More Information.....Workforce Innovation and Improvement Act (W.I.O.A) allows for DVRS to offer these services.
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides public funding for services and supports that assist New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities age 21 and older to live as independently as possible. Services and supports are available in the community from independent providers, and in five state-run developmental centers.
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The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, funded by the federal government and the state of New Jersey, is a lead change agent in the state, responsible for a vision of what the lives of people with developmental disabilities should be. Through its membership, activities and projects, the Council provides a forum and resources for making its vision a reality.
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Catastrophic Illness in Children’s Relief Fund
1-800-335-FUND (3863) or 609-292-0600
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Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Program, any illness can be "catastrophic" based on uncovered eligible medical expenses and the family's income in a prior 12-month time period.
A catastrophic illness is any illness or condition, acute or chronic, for which expenses are incurred that are not fully covered by insurance, state, federal programs, or other sources and exceed the program's eligibility threshold.
There are no specific exclusions by diagnosis.