7-19-2024 9:44am

Somerset County Aging and Disability Services Accepting Nominations for 2024 Disability Advocates Awards

Donnella Tilery Editor

SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is accepting nominations for the 2024 Disability Advocates Awards. The public can nominate Somerset County individuals and organizations that advocate for people with disabilities. The County Commissioners will honor winners on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Board of Commissioners Meeting. The deadline to submit nomination applications is Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Eligibility Requirements
Individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses must reside in Somerset County or serve County residents or communities while demonstrating exemplary support for persons with disabilities through advocacy, service, and inclusion. Previous winners and County employees are not eligible to apply.

Obtaining Nomination Forms
Nominations should be specific and include the name and contact information of the nominator and the nominee. To complete an online nomination form, click here or to obtain a Word or PDF application call Sandra Avellan at 908-704-6334 or email DisabilityServices@co.somerset.nj.us.

Individuals with hearing impairment can call the Telecommunications Relay Services by dialing 711. For more information about how to access this service, visit http://bit.ly/711HearingImpaired.

Submitting Nomination Forms
Submit nomination forms to Sandra Avellan via email, fax, or mail. Mail forms to the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, Attention: Sandra Avellan, P.O. Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876, fax to 908-595-0194, or email to DisabilityServices@co.somerset.nj.us.

For more information, contact the Office on Aging and Disability Services, Disability Services Coordinator Sandra Avellan, at 908-704-6334 or email DisabilityServices@co.somerset.nj.us.

About Somerset County Disability Services
Somerset County Disability Services is an information and referral resource for individuals with disabilities, family members, friends, and communities. The goal of Disability Services is to help improve the quality of life for all residents.