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Mercer County Office on Disability

Services

FORMER NAME

Mercer County Office for the Disabled

ADDRESS

640 S. Broad St., PO Box 8068

Trenton,  NJ   08650

PHONE

609-989-6468

609-989-6865 - V/TTY

FAX

609-989-6032

INTERNET ADDRESS

http://www.mercercounty.org/office.htm

ADMINISTRATOR

Thomas E. Shaw, Director

CONTACT NAME

Diane S. Tighue, Secretary

DESCRIPTION

A county government agency, administered by the Mercer

County Department of Human Services, which provides

information, referral, and advocacy services to county residents

concerning disability related issues.

PROGRAMS

ADA Compliance Program:  A program which provides technical

assistance to Mercer County residents, businesses and

institutions in complying with ADA (Americans with Disabilities

Act) compliance regulations.

Personal Assistance Services Program:  A program which

provides personal assistants to chronically, physically disabled

adults in Mercer County ages, 18 to 65, to assist with personal

care, chores, errands, and light housekeeping.

Recreation Services Program:  Programs providing children and

adults with disabilities in Mercer County with opportunities for

organized, year-round recreation and socialization with their

peers.

Project A.D.U.L.T.S.:  A program providing transitional services

and employment for students graduating from Mercer County

Special Services School District.

Mercer County Arts Institute:  A theater program for children

with disabilities taught in conjunction with VSA Arts of NJ

at the Mercer County Special Services School District.

Call the Mercer County Office on Disability Services.

FOUNDED

1983

SUBJECTS

Disabilities Services

Advocacy

Recreation

Drama and Theater

LAST UPDATED

3/08