Empowers blind or visually impaired residents aged 55 and above to maintain independence through services such as outreach, case management, information, and referral. Provides vision screening, examinations by an ophthalmologist, orientation on vision aids and devices, distribution of aids, mobility training, home instruction in personal care, and activities of daily living. Offers restoration surgery, lens implants, volunteer companions, self-help support groups, community services advocacy, and recreation services.

Provides a variety of supportive services for blind and visually impaired individuals. Services include:- Information and referral- Braille instruction- Peer support group- Advocacy- JAWS and Zoom Text computer classes- Stand Along Reading Apparatus (SARA) classes- White cane instruction assistance- Access to the latest aids and appliances

Offers augmentative communication evaluations, reviewing students' educational history from parents, teachers, therapists, and school district personnel. These evaluations may be recommended or requested by educational administrators, child study team personnel, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, or parents of students with disabilities.

Conducts assistive technology evaluations on children with disabilities to determine which technology tools will help them access the curriculum and succeed in school. Also conducts hands-on workshops and provides technical assistance in using instructional and assistive technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Empowers individuals with disabilities by offering supportive services, including Information and Referral for assistive technology devices and services, Advocacy Services, Legal Representation for cases of denied access, a used equipment recycling program named Back In Action, and Educational Presentations highlighting the benefits and strategies for obtaining assistive technology.

TECHConnection provides assistive technology solutions and computer resources for anyone who has difficulty using, reading, seeing or hearing the computer. This includes children who are struggling with learning in the school environment and those who have learning disabilities or other developmental disabilities. Services include but are not limited to adult educaton class, assistive technology information, and compupter classes.

Assists people who have become visually impaired to regain their self-esteem and self-reliance. Provides adaptive strategies to cope with vision loss including an introduction in orientation and mobility, activities of daily living, low tech communications and introduction to technology with an iPhone/iPad.

Provides a wide range of programs for individuals with a disability. Some of the programs include but not limited to, independent living skills, information and referral, individual/system advocacy, peer support, health and wellness, and transition services.

Demonstrates assistive communication devices for people with hearing loss at two centers in New Jersey. Displays include items from the Equipment Distribution Program and other practical devices for home and office, providing hands-on demonstrations for informed decision-making.

Assists individuals with disabilities in discovering suitable assistive technology devices to enhance daily life functions. Staff evaluates and matches participants with adaptive equipment tailored to their needs, providing ongoing training. Available assistive technologies include augmentative communication devices, adaptive toys, computer equipment, wheeled mobility, seating and position aids, and electronic aids.

Provides a directory of New Jersey public libraries, including county and municipal libraries, which offer a variety of services to help the public access free information and resources. Common services include but are not limited to: book and media loans, free computer access, free WiFi access, special events for children, continuing education classes for adults, large print and disabled collections.

Assists visually impaired individuals to enhance their independence and community integration. Services include arts/crafts, Braille instruction, counseling, daily living skills, mobility training, JAWS computer training, nutrition, recreation, and social outreach.

Empowering individuals with disabilities, the program assists in identifying optimal technologies for enhanced accessibility and daily tasks. It provides comprehensive evaluations, training, and support, with mobile visits to various environments. Home solutions encompass adaptive equipment, environmental controls, and enhanced independence. School-based offerings cover communication aids, computer access, and supportive software. Workplace solutions include ergonomic setups, job accommodations, specialized software, and memory/organization technologies.

Empowering individuals with disabilities, the program assists in identifying optimal technologies for enhanced accessibility and daily tasks. It provides comprehensive evaluations, training, and support, with mobile visits to various environments. Home solutions encompass adaptive equipment, environmental controls, and enhanced independence. School-based offerings cover communication aids, computer access, and supportive software. Workplace solutions include ergonomic setups, job accommodations, specialized software, and memory/organization technologies.

TECHConnection provides assistive technology solutions and computer resources for anyone who has difficulty using, reading, seeing or hearing the computer. This includes children who are struggling with learning in the school environment and those who have learning disabilities or other developmental disabilities. Services include but are not limited to adult educaton class, assistive technology information, and compupter classes.

Offering on-site sensitivity training, the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing covers various topics including providing equal communication access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Presentations, lasting two hours, can be tailored to fit scheduling needs. The goal is to ensure equal access to services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. These trainings benefit businesses, social services agencies, government entities, educational institutions, hospitals, and other organizations. Topics include common challenges and impact of hearing loss, relevant laws, effective communication strategies, and accessing communication services like interpreters and CART. Additionally, information on Division programs and services is provided.

Provides clients with exposure to adaptive software that will enable them to operate many of the more popular software programs available, such as MS Windows and Internet Explorer. Through training in the use of adaptive software, clients will gain skills that will help them become marketable in the job market.