New Jersey launches State House accessibility guides ahead of America’s 250th celebration
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of the Treasury has partnered with AccessAbleUSA to launch detailed accessibility guides for the New Jersey State House complex, becoming the first state in the nation to offer the resource for visitors.
The guides, now available through the State of New Jersey and AccessAbleUSA websites, provide information to help visitors navigate the State House complex, including parking, security screenings, restroom locations, touring hours and accessible routes.
Visitors can select the building they plan to visit — including the State House, State House Annex and Legislative Staff Building — or the type of event they plan to attend, such as legislative meetings or guided tours. The guides include photographs, aerial maps and step-by-step directions to help visitors plan their trip.
State officials said the guides are expected to be especially valuable as more visitors travel to Trenton during celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.
“The State House belongs to and serves the public of New Jersey. All are welcomed and encouraged to visit and see where history is honored – and made – each day,” said State Treasurer Aaron Binder. “Treasury is proud to have played a role in helping these guides come to fruition, so that people of all abilities can confidently plan their visit.”
The accessibility guides also are intended to assist first-time visitors and those returning after the State House complex reopened in 2023 following a major renovation.
“New Jersey is the first state in the country to provide this level of detailed, public access information for its State House,” said Gregory Burke, founder and chief executive of AccessAbleUSA. “These guides go beyond minimal or one-size-fits-all descriptions – they give people clear, practical information so they can decide for themselves whether and how to engage. That kind of clarity supports dignity, independence, and fuller participation in public life. It shows how practical access can strengthen democracy wherever it takes place.”
The accessibility guides are available through the AccessAbleUSA website.
