URGENT ADVOCACY EFFORTS:
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve a budget resolution that sets the stage for Medicaid cuts. As Congress continues to consider legislation that could make deep cuts to the federal Medicaid program, we must push back on these attempts and tell Congress why Medicaid is so important to I/DD services. Use the button below to contact your legislators:
Extended Employment programs are facing a funding cut of $3.4 million under the FY2026 State Budget Proposal. As budget hearings continue, lawmakers must hear from constituents about the importance of restoring funding for Extended Employment, properly supporting Supported Employment, and ensuring DSPs receive a living wage. Use the button below to contact your legislators:
Abilities of Northwest Jersey
Personal Growth
Independence
Providing individuals with the skills to acquire and maintain successful, meaningful employment, and to benefit from community integrated activities.
Our amazing staff members and volunteers change lives every day
Individual Support
Individual support services for people with disabilities, in program, at home, and in the community.
Employment & Vocational
Exceptional employment and vocational supports to people with disabilities in northwestern NJ.
Youth and Transition
Premier student transition and youth program options for individuals with disabilities ages 14 to 25.
Community & Business
Innovative opportunities in community and business services staffed by individuals with disabilities.
Unlocking Potential - Empowering Success
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of people with disabilities, and to professionals wishing to make a referral for services.
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🎉 Shoutout time! 🎉 Our Employment Pathways team is so proud of David for landing a job at Weis Market! Your hard work and determination paid off — congrats, David! 👏💼
#abilitiesnw #UnlockingPotential #EmpoweringSuccess #successstory #EmploymentPathways #ProudMoment #careergoals
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A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of participating in Take a Child to Work Day — a meaningful tradition that gives young minds a chance to explore the working world firsthand.
Our teams loved sharing their knowledge, answering big questions, and showing these future leaders what a day on the job looks like. The energy, curiosity, and creativity they brought with them left a lasting impression on all of us.
Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success — we’re already looking forward to next year!
#AbilitiesNW #UnlockingPotential #EmpoweringSuccess #TakeAChildToWorkDay #FutureLeaders #WorkplaceCulture #MentorshipMatters
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It's World Baking Day! 😋🍪 Share with us photos of your baked goods ~ sweet or savory!
#abilitiesnw #UnlockingPotential #EmpoweringSuccess #communitybasedsupports #WorldBakingDay
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Huge congrats to the winners of our Halfway to Halloween Costume Ball! 🧛♀️✨Our secret panel of guest judges had a tough job, but they handed out awards in these spooktacular categories:
🌸 Most Original
👵 Funniest
👻 Spookiest
🎳 Best Group
🐭 Best Couple
Thanks to everyone who dressed up and brought the Halloween spirit early — you made the night unforgettable! Full album of photos from the evening, courtesy of Cathy Miller Photography can be found: photos.app.goo.gl/STGbkyYqSrtF4CTr6
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William has been VERY busy since the beginning of the year at Chef it Up - Mount Olive NJ, learning new recipes and trying new skills. Can you name some or all of the food he's made?
#abilitiesnw #UnlockingPotential #EmpoweringSuccess #communitybasedsupports #chefitup
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Join us May 28, 2025 from 1pm until 6pm for our Residential Open House!
We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new, state-of-the-art, residential community. A space where comfort meets independence, and individuals thrive with the supports they deserve.
Tour the space, meet our team, and learn how we’re creating supportive living environments for individuals with disabilities!
abilitiesnw.com/events/
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As part of Art Enrichment, we celebrated Andy Warhols legacy and created some of our own pop art pieces. Everyone chose between a template that they can color in with bright bold colors or creating their very own unique pieces.
#abilitiesnw #UnlockingPotential #EmpoweringSuccess #artenrichment #andywarhol #popart #artappreciation
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Big day in Trenton! Proudly testifying in support of employment choice for people with disabilities—because everyone deserves the right to choose meaningful, fulfilling work.
Let’s keep pushing for policies that empower ALL individuals to thrive in the workplace.
#AbilitiesNW #UnlockingPotential #EmpoweringSuccess #DisabilityRights #EmploymentForAll #InclusionMatters #TrentonTestimony #AdvocacyInAction
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As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our incredible nurses — Teri, Heather, and Deb. Your dedication, compassion, and care make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities every day. We appreciate all that you do!
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🎉 Exciting News from Abilities! 🏡👻📰
We're thrilled to bring you some wonderful updates:
✨ Join us for our Open House at The Village at Hawk Pointe and explore our brand-new residential services—meet the team and tour the beautiful apartments!
📸 Missed the fun at our Halfway to Halloween Costume Ball? Don’t worry—we’ve got an online photo album filled with magical moments and amazing costumes! Congrats to our costume contest winners!!
📰 Our (slightly late but worth the wait!) April Newsletter is out now—full of inspiring stories, important updates, and more from the Abilities community.
👉 Check it all out here: conta.cc/42SUm9L
#AbilitiesNW #UnlockingPotential #EmpoweringSuccess #CommunityUpdates #OpenHouse #CostumeBall
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