Union County OPDSN Social and Recreational Programs
Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs
Elizabeth, New Jersey - Union County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Northern New Jersey
1 checked detail
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10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Union County OPDSN offers social and recreational programs for residents with disabilities, including karate, Zumba, inclusive events, and county activity registration.
Union County OPDSN is a county office in the Department of Human Services offering social, recreational, information, referral, accessibility, and community engagement support for residents with disabilities and special needs.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://ucnj.org/dhs/opdsn/
- Registration
- https://ucnj.org/opdsn-reg
- Contact page
- https://ucnj.org/dhs/opdsn/
- Phone
- 908-527-4781
- Eva.Altidor@ucnj.org
- Ages
- Union County residents with disabilities and special needs, from children through senior adults
- Season
- Year-round county social, recreation, and special event programming
- Cost
- The source lists free upcoming special events and programs; families should confirm current program costs and registration space.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source lists the Department of Human Services office in Elizabeth and program sites around Union County.
Programs and offerings
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OPDSN social and recreation programs
County social and recreational opportunities, karate, Zumba, inclusive community events, registration support, and disability resource connections.
- Ages
- Union County residents with disabilities and special needs, from children through senior adults
- Season
- Year-round county social, recreation, and special event programming
- Schedule
- The source lists dated 2026 karate, Zumba, and Autism Acceptance events and points families to OPDSN registration for current programs.
- Cost
- The source lists free upcoming special events and programs; families should confirm current program costs and registration space.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs page says OPDSN offers social and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs in Union County throughout the year. The page lists current free programs and events such as karate for persons with disabilities, Zumba, Autism Acceptance Celebration, social and recreational programs, caregiver support during events, limited spaces, and first-come registration.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
OPDSN social and recreation programs
The official Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs page says OPDSN offers social and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs in Union County throughout the year. The page lists current free programs and events such as karate for persons with disabilities, Zumba, Autism Acceptance Celebration, social and recreational programs, caregiver support during events, limited spaces, and first-come registration.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Union County says OPDSN helps individuals with disabilities connect with others, engage in meaningful activities, and support community engagement.
Access notes to confirm: Families should ask about registration status, activity age groups, caregiver participation, site accessibility, transportation, sensory needs, staff support, and whether waitlists are used when events fill.
What we checked
What we found: The official Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs page says OPDSN offers social and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs in Union County throughout the year. The page lists current free programs and events such as karate for persons with disabilities, Zumba, Autism Acceptance Celebration, social and recreational programs, caregiver support during events, limited spaces, and first-come registration.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceUnion County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Union County OPDSN Social and Recreational Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.