Special Needs Ambassador Program
Our Special Needs Ambassador Program was created to raise awareness about
development disorders and to assist individuals with special needs and
their families in navigating their hospital experience – whether
during an inpatient stay or an outpatient procedure. The goal of the program
is to support the patient and family through listening and advocacy..png "Special Needs Ambassador Program logo"){kind=logo}
Our special needs ambassadors receive training on the spectrum of developmental disorders, along with strategies to assist individuals and their families throughout their stay based on an individual plan. They also act as patient and family advocates with health care providers to make the accommodations necessary to make treatment less stressful.
The Special Needs Ambassador Program is currently available in the following facilities:
- Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville
- Community Medical Center, Toms River
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston
- Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City
- Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch
Families can request an ambassador upon arrival to the Medical Center by asking any staff member to access the Special Needs Ambassador team. You may also request an Ambassador upon registration.