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NJ’s Designated Protection & Advocacy Agency Disability Rights …

WebNew Jersey’s designated Protection and Advocacy agency under federal law. We advance the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities and promote their self …

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Psychiatric Advance Directives: Helping You Take Control of Your …

WebWhat is a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD), and what does it do? During a health care emergency, it can be comforting to know that your treatment preferences …

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TOOLKIT students w health

WebThis toolkit is designed to help students and families advocate for the necessary services to ensure the safety of students with medical conditions at school and during school …

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THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF VOLUNTARY PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES …

WebTHE LEGAL RIGHTS OF VOLUNTARY PATIENTS AT INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS What is voluntary legal status at a psychiatric facility? …

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THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF INVOLUNTARY PSYCHIATRIC …

WebIn order for an individual to be committed involuntarily, the following requirements are needed: (1) the patient is mentally ill; (2) the mental illness causes the patient to be …

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The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Act of 1996: Why it still matters.

WebBefore the TBI Act was passed, we had limited knowledge about the extent of death and long-term disabilities resulting from TBIs. The Act authorized the CDC and …

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PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCE DIRECTIVES I. What is a Psychiatric …

WebA Psychiatric Advance Directive (‘PAD’) is a document that details instructions on an individual’s psychiatric treatment in the event that individual is in crisis and lacks the …

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THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PATIENTS AT INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC …

Webo If the hospital fails to arrange community-based services for a patient who has an appropriate placement, the person should be discharged to the placement and …

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Legislative Action Disability Rights New Jersey

Web1 In New Jersey, approximately 836,000 eligible voters (or 13.5% of all voters) have a disability. 2 However, according to the report, in 2018, nationwide, the voter …

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Staff Disability Rights New Jersey

WebGwen Orlowski has served as the Executive Director of Disability Rights New Jersey since January 2019. Prior to taking the helm at Disability Rights NJ, Gwen held a variety of …

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NEWS RELEASE: Disability Rights NJ v. Adelman & Baston, …

WebTRENTON, NJ – Disability Rights New Jersey, the State’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities, filed a lawsuit in the United …

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How To Report Abuse or Neglect

WebFor individuals in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities, including residential health care facilities: Contact the State of New Jersey Department of Health.

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Grievances & Appeals Information Disability Rights New Jersey

WebYou may submit your grievance by mail, email or telephone: Mail to: Disability Rights New Jersey. 210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor. Trenton, New Jersey 08608. Attn: Appeals …

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Website Voluntary Patients Legal Rights 2.23.2021

WebA voluntary patient may request their discharge from the psychiatric facility at any time, either orally or in writing. 1) The facility may discharge the patient. The facility …

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Voting in New Jersey: What Individuals with Disabilities Need to …

WebDue to the efforts of election officials, stakeholders who worked to educate the public, and the voters, New Jersey had the highest turnout ever for a general election. In …

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Reasonable Accommodations: FAQ

WebA: An employer can deny a request for a reasonable accommodation if it can show that your request would cause the employer “undue hardship” on the business. The term "undue …

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Disability Rights New Jersey files lawsuit to end unlawful abuse

WebTRENTON, NJ – Disability Rights New Jersey, the State’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities, filed a lawsuit in the United …

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NJ WorkAbility Updates and Implementation

WebNJ WorkAbility – Current Eligibility Requirements In order to qualify for NJ WorkAbility, current and prospective NJ FamilyCare members must: •Be at least 16 years old •Be a …

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