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Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability accepting nominations for 2022 Disability Advocate Awards

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The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is accepting nominations for the 2022 Disability Advocates Awards. Residents are asked to nominate individuals from the county, organizations, or businesses that demonstrate exemplary support for persons with disabilities through advocacy, service, and inclusion that supports independence and fosters empowerment.

Previous winners and Somerset County employees are not eligible to apply. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Oct. 3.

Nomination Forms
Nominations should be specific and include the name and contact information of the nominator and the nominee.

To obtain a nomination form, visit https://bit.ly/2022DAANominations or call 908-704-6334. People with hearing disabilities can obtain a nomination form with assistance from the Telecommunications Relay Services by dialing 711. For more information about how to access this service, visit http://bit.ly/711HearingImpaired.

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

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