New Jersey county offices on aging

The County Offices on Aging were established by the Older Americans Act and are your first point of contact for services and resources. All 21 counties in NJ have their own office (see contact information below) and are available to help you with information and assistance or to screen you for county, state and local programs.

Atlantic

Atlantic County Office on Aging

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Toll-free: 1-888-426-9243

Bergen

Bergen County Division of Senior Services

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201-336-7400

Toll-free: 1-877-222-3737

Burlington

Burlington County Aging and Disability Resource Center

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609-265-5069

Toll-free: 877-222-3737

Camden

Camden County Division of Senior and & Disabled Services

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856-858-3220

Cape May

Cape Map County Division of Aging & Disability Services

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609-886-2784

Cumberland

Cumberland County Office on Aging and Disabled

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856-453-2220

Essex

Essex County Division of Senior Services

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973-395-8375

Gloucester

Gloucester County Division of Senior Services

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856-384-6900

Hudson

Hudson County Office on Aging

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201-369-4313

Hunterdon

Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veteran's Services

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908-788-1361

Toll-free: 1-877-222-3737

Mercer

Aging & Disability Resource Connection

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609-989-6661

Toll-free: 1-877-222-3737

Middlesex

Middlesex County Aging & Disabled Services

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732-745-3295

Monmouth

Monmouth County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services

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732-431-7450

Morris

Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Community Programming

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973-285-6848

Toll-free: 1-800-564-4656

Ocean

Ocean County Office of Senior Services

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732-929-2091

Passaic

Passaic County Department of Senior Services Disability and Veterans Affairs

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973-569-4060

Salem

Salem County Office of Aging & Disabilities

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856-935-7510, ext. 8210

Somerset

Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services

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908-704-6346

Toll-free: 1-888-747-1122

Sussex

Sussex County Division of Senior Services

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973-579-0555

Union

Union County Division on Aging

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908-527-4870

Toll-free: 1-888-280-8226

Warren

Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services

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908-475-6591

Toll-free: 1-877-222-3737

Resources

Age Friendly NJ

Age-Friendly North Jersey

Age-Friendly North Jersey is a growing network dedicated to making the communities where we live, work, and play better for longer, healthier, and more equitable lives.

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WHO Age-friendly Cities

The United Nations Principles for Older Persons, based on the International Plan of Action on Ageing, are the foundation for the Age-friendly Cities approach.

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Age-friendly Health Care

Age-friendly care is health care based on what research shows are the most important things to pay attention to as we get older - the 4Ms: what Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility.

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The 2022 Virtual Age-Friendly Fair

The New Jersey Age-Friendly Virtual Fair helps age-friendly champions across sectors to identify opportunities for strengthening each other’s work and the Age-Friendly movement in New Jersey.

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Rutgers Research Report

"Age-Friendly Community Initiatives in Their Maturity: Insights on Accomplishments and Sustainability," by E. Greenfield, N. Pope and A. Pestine-Stevens.

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New Jersey Future

Download the NJ Future report, "Creating Great Places to Age for Every Person in Every Neighborhood"

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Caregivers

National Center on Caregiving/Family Caregiver Alliance

For NJ resources and local chapters of organizations.

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Statewide Respite Care Program

The New Jersey Statewide Respite Care Program gives a short-term or periodic break to family (or other caregivers) from the demands of daily care for functionally impaired persons, including the frail elderly.

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United Way Caregivers Coalition

United Way Caregivers Coalition offers family caregivers support, information, resources, and education to help them with their vital role.

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NJ Family Leave Insurance

NJ Family Leave Insurance provides NJ workers cash benefits for up to twelve weeks to provide care for a seriously ill (including COVID-19) or injured loved one. (609) 292-7060

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Family Caregiver Alliance

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) has created an array of new resources including tip sheets in Spanish, Chinese and other languages.

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Earned Sick Leave

Earned Sick Leave is the law in New Jersey, providing workers with up to 40 hours of earned sick leave per year so they can care for themselves or a loved one,

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COPSA

Comprehensive Services on Aging (COPSA) provides compassionate, state-of-the-art mental health care for individuals and families in NJ.

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Care2Caregivers

Care2Caregivers provides free help and support for anyone concerned about or caring for someone with memory issues or other complex needs. (800) 424-2494

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United Way Caregivers Coalition

The United Way Caregivers Coalition offers support for those caregiving for someone with disabilities, issues of aging and people with mental health challenges.

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Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is an interfaith nonprofit agency dedicated to providing free supportive services to the frail elderly and the home-bound.

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Aging & Disability Resource Connection

This site is designed to help you find information and resources for you or your loved one while facing aging and disability issues

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PPP

The New Jersey Personal Preference Program (PPP) offers an alternative way for NJ FamilyCare Plan members who qualify for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services to remain in their home and active in their community.

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Roslyn Carter Institute for Caregivers

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers promotes caregivers’ health, strength, and resilience

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Best Practices Caregiving

A partnership between Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and Family Caregiver Alliance

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Grandparents / Grandfamilies

Grandfamilies.org

Grandfamilies.org serves as a national legal resource in support of grandfamilies within and outside the child welfare system.

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Health Issues & Support

ADRC of NJ

The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of New Jersey helps adults, seniors and caregivers find benefits and services. 877-222-3737

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Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ Chapter

The Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association serves and supports fourteen counties in Central and Northern New Jersey

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My Health Finder

MyHealthfinder is a trusted source of information provided by the US Department of Helth and Human Services to help your family stay healthy.

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NJ Relay and Captel

TTY Relay 711 or English: 800-852-7899 Spanish: 866-658-7714

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Richard West Assistive Technology Center

The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center makes assistive technology more accessible to individuals with disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey. (609) 292-9742

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Healthcare Decision Resources

POLST Forms

The Practitioners Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment, or POLST form, gives specific care instructions related to a patient’s personal goals of care, artificial nutrition, resuscitation and re-hospitalization.

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The Conversation Project

The Conversation Project® is a public engagement initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to help everyone talk about their wishes for care through the end of life.

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Healthcare for Professionals

4Ms of age-friendly care

WebMD has partnered with The John A. Hartford Foundation to create a series of videos featuring the 4Ms of age-friendly care — what Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility — and diagnostic excellence for older adults.

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A Guide to Using the 4Ms While Caring for Older Adults.

“Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Guide to Using the 4Ms While Caring for Older Adults” provides health care professionals with an easy-to-use manual for implementing evidence-based practices that enable health systems to become more age friendly and focus on what matters most to older patients.

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Age-friendly Health Systems

Dedicated to Improving the Care of Older Adults. the John A Hartford Foundation invest in aging experts and practice innovations that transform how the care of older adults is delivered.

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Assisted Living Provider Coalition

The New Jersey Assisted Living Provider Coalition has produced a detailed primer on the ALPS programs

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Foundational Competencies in Older Adult Mental Health Certificate Program

The E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, in partnership with the Rush Center for Excellence in Aging, has online educational programs that provide basic knowledge for mental health clinician working with older adults

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Healthy Aging in Supportive Housing

CSH's Healthy Aging in Supportive Housing Toolkit for service providers, developers, and property managers

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Monmouth University Certificate in Aging

The Monmouth University School of Social Work Professional Education Program (PEP) offers a continuing education certificate program - The Certificate in Aging.

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Home & Housing

ANCHOR tax rebates

Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) replaces the Homestead Benefit program and provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence and meet the income limits.

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NJ211.org

This statewide service connects people to senior services, shelters, affordable housing units, social services and more. Free, confidential, multilingual and available 24/7/365. Visit online or dial 2-1-1.

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NJ Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance

New Jersey’s Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program provides financial assistance for eligible homeowners who have experienced a significant decrease of income or increase of expenses due to COVID-19.

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NJ SHARES

Connects low- and moderate-income households with assistance to help pay for energy (gas, electric), water, communications and environmental resources. Visit online or call 609-883-1626 or toll-free 1-866-657-4273.

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Property Tax Relief Programs

Property tax relief program information provided is based on current law and subject to change.

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I Choose Home

I Choose Home, also known as Money Follows the Person moves people out of nursing homes with supports and services.

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Legal Issues

Community Health Law Project

973-275-1175 The Community Health Law Project provides legal representation and advocacy services to low-income individuals with disabilities and the frail elderly.

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NJ Adult Protective Services

To report abuse or neglect, call the office in your county.

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National Center on Elder Abuse

The NCEA provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public

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Volunteer Guardianship One on One

Provides trained volunteers to serve as legal guardians to incapacitated adults in central NJ

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Law Points for Senior Citizens

The New Jersey State Bar Association Foundation has a range of free events and publications for Senior citizens, including "Law Points for Senior Citizens."

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LGBT and Older Adults

LGBT Healthcare

Garden State Equality’s Affirming Healthcare Map is a directory of healthcare providers that have proactively identified themselves as LGBTQ-friendly.

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Garden State Equality

Garden State Equality is the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in New Jersey

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SAGE USA

SAGE offers services and advocacy for LGBT+ elders

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Long Term Care

Eldercare Locator

This nationwide U.S. Administration on Aging resource links older adults and caregivers seeking assistance with state and local agencies on aging as well as community-based organizations. Call toll-free 1-800-677-1116.

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LTCO Nursing Home Facility Data

This dashboard aims to provide Garden State residents with the information they need to choose a safe quality long-term care facility for their loved ones.

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Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Insurance

Medicare Plan Compare

Compare your options for Medicare coverage, including Medicare advantage plans and supplements. 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)

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Medicare Savings Program

Get help from your state paying your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care.

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NJ Save

For assistance with Medicare premiums, prescription costs and other living expenses (PAAD, Sr. Gold, Medicare Saving Programs, Lifeline and more). Call toll-free 1-800-792-9745.

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Senior Medicare Patrol

Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) assist Medicare beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse . (877) SMP-4359

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SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)

For medical counseling and general aging services questions. Call toll-free 1-800-792-8820.

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Mental Health Resources

Crisis Text Line

Text NJ to 741741

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Addiction Treatment

NJ Department of Human Services has launched a free, confidential, first-of-its-kind on-line tool to connect New Jerseyans in need with appropriate addiction treatment care and deliver user-friendly information about the quality of available programs.

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The 988 number provides free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress via call, text or chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the U.S.

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National Substance Abuse Hotline

The National Rehab Hotline is free and available 24/7/365 to help anyone struggling through a substance use or mental health crisis get immediate help.

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NJ State Resources

Disability Rights NJ

Disability Rights NJ support NJ's disabled residents with self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration into all facets of community life.

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Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)

JACC is a State-funded program that provides a broad array of in-home and community-based services to individuals age 60 and older who meet clinical eligibility for nursing home level of care and who desire to remain in their homes within the community.

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New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (DoAS)

The Division of Aging Services (DoAS) administers a number of federal and state-funded programs that make it easier for older adults to live in the community with independence, dignity and choice, as long as possible. 800-792-8820

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Nutrition / Food Assistance

Hunger and Food

Find food support resources, including SNAP benefits, immediate food, congregate meals,

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Meals on Wheels

Find a Meals on Wheels provider near you. 888-998-6325

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NJ Helps

This site will help to see if you are eligible for food assistance, cash assistance and health insurance; then you can apply for services or learn about additional resources.

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Other Social Services

NJ 2-1-1

For assistance and information on a wide range of benefits, call 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211 or visit their website

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Navicore Solutions

This nonprofit provides financial counseling to consumers in the areas of personal finance, consumer credit, student loans, foreclosure prevention and housing. Visit online or call toll-free 1-800-772-4557.

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NJ Register Ready

NJ residents with special needs and disabilities are encouraged to add their personal information to the special needs registry, NJ Register Ready.

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Programs, Benefits and Assistance

Benefits Checkup

BenefitsCheckUp® is a comprehensive online tool to connect older adults and people with disabilities to benefits. See if you may be eligible and find out where to apply online or how to get help from a benefits counselor.

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Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration offers a range of services on line. For frequently asked questions you can answer online, visit their website:

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Assistive Technology Loan Program

National Disability Institute can help you find & afford assistive technology with the Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program provides affordable loans of up to $45,000 for the purchase or refinance of assistive technology to residents of NJ.

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Social Security & Pensions

Benefits Checkup

BenefitsCheckUp® is a comprehensive online tool to connect older adults and people with disabilities to benefits. See if you may be eligible and find out where to apply online or how to get help from a benefits counselor.

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Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration offers a range of services on line. For frequently asked questions you can answer online, visit their website:

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Assistive Technology Loan Program

National Disability Institute can help you find & afford assistive technology with the Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program provides affordable loans of up to $45,000 for the purchase or refinance of assistive technology to residents of NJ.

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Transportation

AAA Car-fit

CarFit is a community-based educational program that promotes continued safe driving and mobility among older drivers by focusing attention on safety, comfort and fit.

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Access Link

NJ TRANSIT's ADA paratransit program known as Access Link provides public transportation to people with disabilities who are unable to use the local bus service according to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

ADED trains and certifies the therapists and driver educators who perform driving evaluations and in vehicle training

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Community Transportation

Every NJ county offers a transportation service for persons with disability and older adults. To learn more about these community transportation options visit their website or call your county Office on Aging

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Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration outlines the physical effects of aging, as well as tips on coping with them so that you remain a safe driver as long as you can.

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EZ Ryde4Life

EZ Ryde4Life coordinates rides with Lyft and Uber. (201) 939-4242 Ext. 4

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NJ Motor Vehicle Commission

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission provides lists of driver courses throughout the state

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NJTIP @ Rutgers

The New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) increases the independence and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, older adults and others by empowering them to use the public transit system safely and independently.

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NJ Transit Accessible Services

NJ TRANSIT provides accessible services to people with disabilities and senior citizens, separate from Access Link. NJ TRANSIT charges half-price fare for persons age 62+. (973) 275-5555 (800) 772-2287 TTY for the hearing impaired.

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NJ 2-1-1

NJ 2-1-1 provides information on transportation by phone or through their website. Dial 211

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Pedestrian Safety

NHTSA's Be Healthy, Walk Safely program has safety tips for older adults

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Mature Drivers Resource Center

This website provides a guide to resources related to mature driver safe driving, having a conversation when an older driver seeks to limit or stop driving, and mobility options after the individual has stopped driving.

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TSA Cares

TSA Cares provides information on screening procedures pertaining to those with disabilities, medical conditions, and other circumstances as well as coordinates assistance through checkpoint screening via the Passenger Support Specialist (PSS) program

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Safe Driving With Hearing Loss

The National Council on Aging has comprehensive information on Safe Driving with Hearing Loss.

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