National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026

Employment Resources for People With Disabilities in New Jersey

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we’re excited to celebrate the many ways employment can help people with disabilities build connections, pursue their goals, and be part of their communities.

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Hosted by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities

NJ DDD NDEAM 2026 Webinar Series

These four live webinars are hosted by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment. The series is designed for individuals, families, students, caregivers, educators, and professionals interested in disability employment resources.

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Oct. 8 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Live Webinar Hosted by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities

Employment for All: A Workshop for Individuals and Families on Supported Employment

Learn how employment can contribute to a person’s goals and how families can support success in competitive, integrated employment.

Connect with FRN: Getting to Work provides job placement assistance, skill development, on-the-job coaching, and ongoing employment support.

Oct. 15 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Live Webinar Hosted by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities

An Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Explore the five components of Pre-ETS and opportunities that help students build skills, explore careers, and prepare for employment, education, training, and life after high school.

Connect with FRN: Internship to Career and EmployAbility help participants explore careers, strengthen workplace skills, and gain hands-on experience.

Oct. 22 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Live Webinar Hosted by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities

Working and Keeping Your Benefits: Understanding NJ WorkAbility

Learn how NJ WorkAbility helps eligible people with disabilities work and earn income while maintaining Medicaid health coverage.

Connect with FRN: NJWINS provides individualized benefits counseling and work incentives planning for people receiving SSI or SSDI.

Oct. 29 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Live Webinar Hosted by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities

Project SEARCH: Preparing Students and Adults With IDD for Competitive Integrated Employment

Learn how workplace-based learning and hands-on experience can help students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities prepare for employment.

Connect with FRN: FRN’s employment training, paid internships, and supported employment programs help people build experience and move toward their work goals.

The webinar series is hosted by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. View the complete NDEAM 2026 series page for state information and updates.

Employment & Transition Services

FRN Programs That Support Employment Goals

Family Resource Network works with people with disabilities at different stages of the employment journey, from early career exploration and paid work experience to benefits counseling, job placement, and ongoing support.

Participant gaining hands-on employment experience through Family Resource Network

Getting to Work

FRN’s CARF-accredited Supported Employment program provides personalized employment services, job placement assistance, skill development, job coaching, and ongoing support.

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EmployAbility

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build workplace skills, explore career options, and gain experience through training and paid internships.

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Internship to Career

Young people with disabilities gain paid work experience, workplace skills, and support as they prepare for the transition from school to employment.

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NJWINS

Certified Work Incentives Counselors help people receiving SSI or SSDI understand how employment may affect Social Security and healthcare benefits.

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An EmployAbility Story

Aidan Took His Interest in Sports to Yankee Stadium

Aidan completed an associate degree in Sport Management and wanted to begin a career in the sports industry. Through EmployAbility, he gained experience with the Princeton National Rowing Association and learned about event management and rowing.

After his internship, Aidan continued applying and interviewing for permanent roles. He went on to earn a position as a Guest Ambassador for the New York Yankees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Disability Employment Resources in New Jersey

What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month?

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed each October to recognize the skills, talents, and contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and increase awareness of barriers to employment.

Who can attend the NJ DDD employment webinars?

The series is relevant for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, students, family members, caregivers, educators, transition professionals, Support Coordinators, and community partners interested in employment resources.

How can FRN help someone prepare for employment?

FRN offers employment training, paid internship opportunities, Supported Employment, job coaching, and benefits counseling. Program eligibility, service areas, and referral requirements vary.