New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program
@njsap.bsky.social
The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Program was established in 1983 to provide statewide support for New Jersey's self advocates.
https://linktr.ee/NJSAP
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Upcoming Webinar: Advancing Inclusivity in the IDD Space - February 24 at 2pm
Explore how inclusive practices in the IDD space support person-centered care, improve outcomes, and strengthen the workforce, through examples and real-world strategies.
Register here: tinyurl.com/r2scx22c
Explore how inclusive practices in the IDD space support person-centered care, improve outcomes, and strengthen the workforce, through examples and real-world strategies.
Register here: tinyurl.com/r2scx22c
February 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Upcoming Webinar: Advancing Inclusivity in the IDD Space - February 24 at 2pm
Explore how inclusive practices in the IDD space support person-centered care, improve outcomes, and strengthen the workforce, through examples and real-world strategies.
Register here: tinyurl.com/r2scx22c
Explore how inclusive practices in the IDD space support person-centered care, improve outcomes, and strengthen the workforce, through examples and real-world strategies.
Register here: tinyurl.com/r2scx22c
Quick Tip: When you advocate, start with one concrete example that shows why the issue matters, then explain how this one example is part of a bigger pattern, not an isolated case, and then say your ask.
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Quick Tip: When you advocate, start with one concrete example that shows why the issue matters, then explain how this one example is part of a bigger pattern, not an isolated case, and then say your ask.
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
There is a new factsheet from Upturn on automated eligibility determinations for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
The factsheet is a short version of their longer report on the subject, which you can find here: www.upturn.org/work/...
The factsheet is a short version of their longer report on the subject, which you can find here: www.upturn.org/work/...
February 7, 2026 at 8:11 PM
There is a new factsheet from Upturn on automated eligibility determinations for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
The factsheet is a short version of their longer report on the subject, which you can find here: www.upturn.org/work/...
The factsheet is a short version of their longer report on the subject, which you can find here: www.upturn.org/work/...
From The NJ Division of Disability Services "Black disabled people are marginalized (often several times over), & more prominent awareness of their accomplishments can help drive & inform systemic change for the current & future generations of disabled people around the world."
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
From The NJ Division of Disability Services "Black disabled people are marginalized (often several times over), & more prominent awareness of their accomplishments can help drive & inform systemic change for the current & future generations of disabled people around the world."
Going forward, our Luncheon & Conference will become one event in the fall.
If you are interested in attending an event in the spring then you can join us for our Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month events in March! Keep an eye out for those events on our social media!
If you are interested in attending an event in the spring then you can join us for our Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month events in March! Keep an eye out for those events on our social media!
February 5, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Going forward, our Luncheon & Conference will become one event in the fall.
If you are interested in attending an event in the spring then you can join us for our Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month events in March! Keep an eye out for those events on our social media!
If you are interested in attending an event in the spring then you can join us for our Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month events in March! Keep an eye out for those events on our social media!
Children's Advocacy is hosting a webinar that will talk about disability, sexuality, talking with families/caregivers about sexual identity, pronouns, & gender, as well as supporting teens & young adults with sexual health education.
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...
February 5, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Children's Advocacy is hosting a webinar that will talk about disability, sexuality, talking with families/caregivers about sexual identity, pronouns, & gender, as well as supporting teens & young adults with sexual health education.
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
February 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Congratulations to NJ's Acting Commissioner of NJDHS, Dr. Stephen Cha. The New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network is excited to work with the Acting Commissioner in the future. @NJDHS
Click here for a welcome video from the new Acting Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Cha: www.youtube.com/watc...
Click here for a welcome video from the new Acting Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Cha: www.youtube.com/watc...
February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations to NJ's Acting Commissioner of NJDHS, Dr. Stephen Cha. The New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network is excited to work with the Acting Commissioner in the future. @NJDHS
Click here for a welcome video from the new Acting Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Cha: www.youtube.com/watc...
Click here for a welcome video from the new Acting Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Cha: www.youtube.com/watc...
Join us for a webinar tomorrow about supported decision making.
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
February 3, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Join us for a webinar tomorrow about supported decision making.
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Going forward we will now be The New Jersey Self-Advocacy PROGRAM!
NJSAP has been around since 1983 so to affirm our permanence we're changing our name from 'Project' to 'Program'.
Don't worry, our website link isn't changing. You can still find us at www.arcnj.org/progra...
NJSAP has been around since 1983 so to affirm our permanence we're changing our name from 'Project' to 'Program'.
Don't worry, our website link isn't changing. You can still find us at www.arcnj.org/progra...
February 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Going forward we will now be The New Jersey Self-Advocacy PROGRAM!
NJSAP has been around since 1983 so to affirm our permanence we're changing our name from 'Project' to 'Program'.
Don't worry, our website link isn't changing. You can still find us at www.arcnj.org/progra...
NJSAP has been around since 1983 so to affirm our permanence we're changing our name from 'Project' to 'Program'.
Don't worry, our website link isn't changing. You can still find us at www.arcnj.org/progra...
Join us for today's NJSAP Wrap-Up! This month we are talking about our publications!
Watch the video here: youtu.be/yZR9OhF1yJE
Watch the video here: youtu.be/yZR9OhF1yJE
February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Join us for today's NJSAP Wrap-Up! This month we are talking about our publications!
Watch the video here: youtu.be/yZR9OhF1yJE
Watch the video here: youtu.be/yZR9OhF1yJE
#HelloGovernor Sherrill! We look forward to opportunities to engage with this administration and to help ensure that people with disabilities remain involved in the decisions being made at every level of government. Mikie Sherrill @NJSAP.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM
#HelloGovernor Sherrill! We look forward to opportunities to engage with this administration and to help ensure that people with disabilities remain involved in the decisions being made at every level of government. Mikie Sherrill @NJSAP.bsky.social
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Our Empowered Registration is now open!! Join us from Feb 3rd-April 28th on an epic adventure where you make the decisions!
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Our Empowered Registration is now open!! Join us from Feb 3rd-April 28th on an epic adventure where you make the decisions!
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
#HelloGovernor Sherrill! We are the Advisory Board with The New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (NJSSAN) and we’re excited to make our voices heard and improve the lives of self-advocates in New Jersey! Mikie Sherrill @NJSAP.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 6:46 PM
#HelloGovernor Sherrill! We are the Advisory Board with The New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (NJSSAN) and we’re excited to make our voices heard and improve the lives of self-advocates in New Jersey! Mikie Sherrill @NJSAP.bsky.social
Join us tomorrow for an acting class with instructor Lauren Moran! No experience required.
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
January 28, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Join us tomorrow for an acting class with instructor Lauren Moran! No experience required.
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
We created a campaign to welcome Gov. Sherrill into office & let her know about our programs! We want to let the NJ Gov. know about all of the amazing work The Arc of NJ, Local Arc Chapters, and the Advocacy groups do in NJ!
Learn more here:
www.arcnj.org/progra...
Learn more here:
www.arcnj.org/progra...
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
We created a campaign to welcome Gov. Sherrill into office & let her know about our programs! We want to let the NJ Gov. know about all of the amazing work The Arc of NJ, Local Arc Chapters, and the Advocacy groups do in NJ!
Learn more here:
www.arcnj.org/progra...
Learn more here:
www.arcnj.org/progra...
#HelloGovernor Sherrill! We look forward to opportunities to engage with this administration and to help ensure that people with disabilities remain involved in the decisions being made at every level of government. Mikie Sherrill @NJSAP.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
#HelloGovernor Sherrill! We look forward to opportunities to engage with this administration and to help ensure that people with disabilities remain involved in the decisions being made at every level of government. Mikie Sherrill @NJSAP.bsky.social
Presented by Erin Smithers, tomorrow's webinar will explore affordable ways to stay in shape at home.
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
January 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Presented by Erin Smithers, tomorrow's webinar will explore affordable ways to stay in shape at home.
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Quick Tip: Even if you’re stuck inside for a snow day, do a 5–10 minute movement break like marching in place, squats, or stretching. It boosts circulation, warms you up, and helps fight low-energy feelings.
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
January 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Quick Tip: Even if you’re stuck inside for a snow day, do a 5–10 minute movement break like marching in place, squats, or stretching. It boosts circulation, warms you up, and helps fight low-energy feelings.
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
#HealthyLifestylesProject #HealthyLifestyles #QuickTip
Our Empowered Registration is now open!! Join us from Feb 3rd-April 28th on an epic adventure where you make the decisions!
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
January 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Our Empowered Registration is now open!! Join us from Feb 3rd-April 28th on an epic adventure where you make the decisions!
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Register here: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
January 23, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with IDD. Each year we host a contest. In this year's contest, we'd like you to design a graphic for us to use in our March celebrations!
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
Visit here for more details: www.arcnj.org/progra...
The impact of HR 1 can be confusing & scary. This free webinar is for anyone who receives Medicaid or SNAP benefits, anyone who helps support them, and anyone who cares about protecting access to care in New Jersey.
Register Here: tinyurl.com/ywvdt9jy
Register Here: tinyurl.com/ywvdt9jy
January 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The impact of HR 1 can be confusing & scary. This free webinar is for anyone who receives Medicaid or SNAP benefits, anyone who helps support them, and anyone who cares about protecting access to care in New Jersey.
Register Here: tinyurl.com/ywvdt9jy
Register Here: tinyurl.com/ywvdt9jy
Children's Advocacy is hosting a webinar that will talk about disability, sexuality, talking with families/caregivers about sexual identity, pronouns, & gender, as well as supporting teens & young adults with sexual health education.
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...
January 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Children's Advocacy is hosting a webinar that will talk about disability, sexuality, talking with families/caregivers about sexual identity, pronouns, & gender, as well as supporting teens & young adults with sexual health education.
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...
Register for the webinar here: register.gotowebinar...