Have a Child or Adult With Special Needs? We Can Help!
We Teach Skills and Enhance Their Independence and Quality of Life.

NJEDDA Adult Training Center is currently enrolling new clients.

NO Waiting List!

Our program staff provides daily activities full of excitement and positive energy while engaging with our clients.

NJEDDA Adult Training Center’s goal is to focus on the abilities of the adult participants to maximize independent functioning in their daily lives through enhanced communication and activities designed to promote growth. Download our program flyer now.

Our program provides a structured day with a variety of activities and skill training. These include but are not limited to:

  • Community Outings
  • Creative Arts, music, and fitness
  • Socialization and Communication Skills
  • ADL Skill Development
  • Sensory and Change of Position

To schedule a tour or learn more about NJEDDA Adult Training Center Day Habilitation Program contact Center Supervisor Martha Roman-Torres at (973) 478-6655 ext. 314.

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Female NJEDDA Preschool student working in-person at the NJEDDA Elementary School in Clifton NJ

NJEDDA’s 2023 Annual Report

Our 2023 Annual Report is available. The report contains information about NJEDDA’s current programs and activities, leadership and governance, and business information.

CLICK HERE to open a PDF version of our report now.

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We don’t look at a person’s disabilities.

We look at what they
CAN DO!

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Unique people supporting each other as we meet
the challenges of life…

Community Foundation of New Jersey Makes a Difference at NJEDDA

Thank you to the Community Foundation of New Jersey for a grant to purchase Smart Boards, computers, transfer lifts, other adaptive equipment, and personal protective supplies (PPE) for our schools and adult training center. These funds arrived at a critical time while we maintain and expand in-person and remote instruction and therapy to our children and adults. The Foundation is making a difference in our lives and it’s greatly appreciated.

NJEDDA student and teacher work with new AT devices made possible by support from The Community Foundation of New Jersey

Support NJEDDA Now!

Your support for of NJEDDA helps us provide high quality educational services, therapeutic treatment and vocational training for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities. Please consider contributing today!

Testimonials

See what parents and program participants are saying about NJEDDA.

Read more testimonials here…

  • Priscilla Ocasio
    I’m very happy with the school and thankful to the staff because I am witnessing my grandson becoming more independent. The staff does a wonderful job with him!
    Priscilla Ocasio
    Grandmother of Darion Urbano
  • Linda Fresco
    I have been coming to the Center since May 1996. I am very happy to be here. The physical and occupational therapies have made me stronger. I have learned to keep in touch with family and friends through Facebook and email and have had opportunities to visit them. I enjoy volunteering in the community. I love the people, they are all very nice.
    Linda Fresco
    Self Advocate
  • Nicole Lozada
    My son, Xzavier, has been involved in the therapeutic horseback riding program at NJEDDA and we both love it! Whenever, I show him his medal his face lights up with a huge smile. The program has been OUTSTANDING and immensely beneficial for him. We can’t wait for the next school year to do it again!
    Nicole Lozada
    parent to Xzavier Lebiecki
  • - Parent
    My son Daniel had been attending the Toddler Playgroup for the past few months. Seeing my son in an environment that is safe and allows him to be engaged and unwind in a variety of activities makes me feel very happy. Daniel is able to play with his peers better and adhere to the structure of the group. It really has been a blessing to be able to participate in this toddler group with him. It feels like we are part of a family.
    - Parent

Free and Reduced Price School Meals Program

Low cost, nutritious school lunches and/or breakfasts and/or milk provided through the USDA Free and Reduced Price School Meals Program are available to all children enrolled in the school. In addition, meals, and/or milk will be provided free or at a greatly reduced price to children from households whose gross income are at or below those shown on the income scale shown in this PDF in English, or this PDF in Spanish.

Applications can be submitted at any time during the school year. If a household member becomes unemployed or the household size or income changes during the school year, parents are encouraged to contact the school so that all children receive the proper benefits. Read the USDA Non-discrimination Statement.

Foster children, Head Start enrollees, homeless, migrant and runaway children, as defined in 7 CFR 245.2, are categorically eligible for free meals or free milk. Households receiving assistance under NJ SNAP or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for their children will be notified of their eligibility for free benefits unless the household notifies the school that it chooses to decline benefits.

We have staff that speak English,
Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Polish
and Russian!

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