Parents can use ASAH’s checklist when visiting schools to help make decisions about appropriate placement.
Alliance of Special Education Schools of North Jersey Providing information to parents, educators and other professionals about the options available for children with special needs and their rights under state laws and Department of Education guidelines. Website: http://specialeducationalliancenj.org
NAPSEC (National Association of Private Special Education Centers) Tel: (202-408-3338) E-mail: napsec@aol.com Website: www.asah.org
Transition Timeline Help for your child at different stages, from age 12 through 20½. Download the PDF.
Financial Assistance
Download this guide from ASAH to learn your rights and ensure your child receives the best possible education, including the choice for a private school placement option, if appropriate. Call ASAH’s Parent Assistance Line at 1-877-287-2724, for more information.
ABLE Accounts The ABLE Act creates tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. The bill aims to ease financial strains faced by individuals with disabilities by making tax-free savings accounts available to cover qualified expenses, such as education, housing and transportation. Website: www.ndss.org
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission (NJ Dept. of Human Services) Tel: 1-800-335-FUND (3863), (609-292-0600) Website: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cicrf
Disabled Children’s Relief Fund Tel: (516-377-1605) Website: www.dcrf.com
New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) 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. Website: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd
Special Child Health Services Tel: (609-292-7837) Toll-free in NJ: (800-367-6543) Website: www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/sch
UnitedHealthCare Children’s Foundation Call and leave a message. A foundation representative will return call within five business days. Tel: (952-992-4459) Website: http://uhccf.org
