Supervised Apartment Program (SAP)
Supportive Living Apartment Program (SLAP)
Community Support Program (CSP)
Case Management Employment Program (CEP)
Parent Enrichment Program (PEP)
Personal Preference Program (PPP)
Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)
Recreation and Education Program (REP)
Supervised Apartment Program (SAP)
Since 1981, CAU has worked with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to provide around the clock supervised residential supports to people with developmental disabilities. These residential support programs are located in several towns throughout Union County and consist of houses, condominiums and scattered site apartments.
Supportive Living Apartment Program (SLAP)
Designed for adults with disabilities who are capable of semi-independent living in the community, CAU works with DDD to provide between two and ten hours a week of support services to each person depending on individual need.
CSP was established in 1981 to provide services to people with disabilities who are ineligible for state funded programs or are on the long state waiting list for services. Members contract for a variety of services including in-home individual skill training, vocational placements, housing, recreation, family counseling, and respite services.
Case Management Employment Program (CEP)
CEP has been providing supported employment services since 1983. CAU works with DDD and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide job coaching, job development and follow-up services. Funding for these services is provided at a state, county and local level. Click here for more information on this program.
PEP supports parents with disabilities through the provision of educational classes and medical and health care linkages. This program offers in-home visits and support services, a tutoring service to school age children and social opportunities for families on a weekly basis.
In 1999, CAU was awarded a state contract to administer fiscal intermediary services to the participants in PPP. CAU provides fiscal intermediary services for Medicaid eligible individuals to manage their own personal care services. CAU also provides orientation, training and on-going access to counselors that offer guidance and support to program participants.
In 1997, CAU received a grant to provide the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) statewide training. As of 2005, this grant is currently completing its eighth successful year and has trained more than 1450 personal care assistants and 1200 consumers.
Family Access is a voucher/stipend funded by DDD. An individual with a disability who resides at home with his or her family can access funds to purchase equipment and/or services necessary to keep the family intact.
This program ensures that all members have the opportunity to participate in social, leisure, and educational activities. A variety of activities are offered on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis to individuals including supervised weekend getaways and vacations. Classes include basic math, reading and computer skills. REP also provides counseling and support to individuals with more advanced educational goals, encouraging and assisting with the application process for high school and college.
CAU collaborates with the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in providing artistic and creative experiences for our members. Past projects have included a member choir and performances, a play production and photography classes and exhibits.
CAU's Helping Hands Self Advocacy Group began in 1984. Advocates are involved in legislative updates, letter writing campaigns, accessibility & voting campaigns, "Meet Your Candidates" events, attending state and national conferences and conducting professional workshops. Meetings are held monthly and open to all people with disabilities. Helping Hands is one of the oldest and strongest self-advocacy groups in the state of New Jersey.
In 2004, Community Access and Helping Hands developed the Jump Start Self-Advocacy consulting business. The mission of Jump Start is to ensure that self-advocates, service providers and the community at-large are well versed in the needs, desires and civil rights of people with disabilities.
Meetings of the Concerned Families group provide a forum for CAU family members and significant others to discuss concerns, voice suggestions and meet with administrative staff. Presentations on a variety of relevant topics are scheduled throughout the year.