| [Trenton, NJ] - NJP&A is
new Jersey’s designated protection and advocacy
organization for persons with disabilities, established to
advocate for and protect the civil, human and legal rights
of citizens of New Jersey with disabilities; protect
public awareness and acceptance of persons with
disabilities as equally entitled members of society;
advise and assist persons with disabilities, family
members, attorneys and guardians in obtaining and
protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities,
and provide education, training and technical assistance
to persons with disabilities. Among the projects being
currently researched is an investigation of communities
near Seton Hall Law School as to their compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act which requires public
entities to develop a schedule for installing curb ramps
for wheel-chair access at street intersections, according
to priorities specified by the ADA.
Eligibility: All law students
Schedule: To be arranged. |
