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The Work of NBDC
- Presentations on Prison Reform for rights and services for Black disabled inmates
- Network with Incarcerated Youth Programs
- Hearing with NJ Dept of Corrections on services for inmates with non apparent disabilities
- Accessible Format Campaign for Black Literature
- Partnered with Seeking Ways Out Team on de-institutionalization of Developmental Centers
- Drafted, introduced and successfully passed into a law a bill that requires State of NJ to do an annual assessment of needs and services of Black disabled people and their families
- Information & Referral Services
- Provide part time employment and references for Black disabled people & family members
- Acted as Fiscal Fiduciary on an ADA law-suit for Black disabled individuals
- Mentor Family Members
- International Internships for Black disabled youth
- Vision Awards acknowledged Black disabled and non-disabled people who contributed to improving the lives of Black disabled people
- Developed and Produced an Access Toolkit for Black Faith and Non Profit Organizations
- Network of Black disabled Organizations
- Provided financial support for Black disabled and Organizations
- Network with non disabled Black Organizations
- Provide resources to non Black disabled projects that focus on Black disabled population
- Established Black Disability Studies Draft Format/Instructions
- Presentations for universities, nonprofits and faith based organizations, many non profits and faith based organizations ar at no cost for the training or travel expenses
- Financially supported Black disabled individuals to attend conferences