Testimonials & Recognition

Real Families. Real Impact.

At Disability Services & Advocacy (DS&A), we believe the strongest measure of our work is the trust we’ve built with families — and the results we help deliver. From heartfelt testimonials to statewide recognition, every word shared and award received reflects our unwavering commitment to providing reliable, person-centered support coordination for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New Jersey.

In the words of families, professionals, and advocacy organizations, here’s what sets DS&A apart.

Support Coordination Services Testimonials

Awards & In the Press

Honoring Excellence in Advocacy & Service

From state and community-level awards to media features, we’re proud to be recognized by organizations that share our mission: improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey.

These honors reflect the compassion, professionalism, and advocacy that guide everything we do.

Support Coordinator of the Year – 2025
Presented by The Arc, Ocean County Chapter
Recipient: Heather Chick
Heather was honored for her outstanding commitment to individuals with disabilities and her lasting impact in the Ocean County community.

Support Coordinator Accomplishment - 2025
Presented by The Arc, Ocean County Chapter
Recipient: Morgan Reeds
Morgan was honored for her outstanding commitment to individuals with disabilities and her lasting impact in the Ocean County community.

Featured Presenter – Autism Conference 2024
Autism Conference on helping individuals move from School Age into DDD Services.

Support Coordinator of the Year – 2023
Presented by The Arc, Ocean County Chapter
Recipient: Krystle Jeannot
Krystle was honored for her outstanding commitment to individuals with disabilities and her lasting impact in the Ocean County community.

Outstanding Community Advocate – 2018
Presented by Community Access Unlimited
Recipient: Zuleika (Zuly) Almanzar
Zuly was recognized as the Advocate of the Year for her exceptional service to ID/DD members across New Jersey.

“She has been with four different Support Coordination Agencies and had 12 different Support Coordinators... Today, her daughter receives Support Coordination through DS&A. ‘They are very professional and accurate, and if I have a problem, they get answers for me right away. I am very pleased.’”
— People & Families, Winter 2017

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Families across New Jersey trust us to deliver person-centered, compassionate coordination — and we’re honored to earn that trust every day.