Alliance Center for Independence (ACI)

A Center for Independent Living serving Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties. We believe #disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity.

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PETITION: Restore $3 Million in the NJ Budget for Centers for Independent Living!

The proposed elimination of the $3 million state budget line item threatens:
- Access to critical, community-based supports
- Independence for people with disabilities
- Stability of NJ services

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ACI consumers are building real-world shopping skills through a fun, interactive game! Participants search for items, compare prices, manage budgets, and make informed purchasing decisions while gaining confidence and independence.

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ACI consumer, Louis, has been volunteering at the Aim Uniform in Edison, where he is actively engaged in folding and organizing shirts on the shelves. Louis volunteers at the store once a week and has been doing an outstanding job!

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Estimated Completion Time: 5–10 Minutes

🔗 Take the survey here: https://t.co/WCOk3qmRMi

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SURVEY: Digital Accessibility

ACI is gathering information from people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and professionals regarding accessibility barriers encountered when using websites, mobile applications, online forms, and other digital services.

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Everyone had a fantastic time! A special thank you to Carol Hart-Sosinski, Director of Customer Relations, and the team at Federal Business Centers for creating such a welcoming event that everyone could enjoy. They are the best!

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Earlier this week, ACI and Best Life Ever participants and volunteers attended a Food Truck Festival hosted by our building management team. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with great food, music, a photo booth, and local vendors featuring honey, fresh flowers, and much more.

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Find out how diseases and combat wounds alike were treated. See and hold reproductions of 18th century surgical instruments and medicines!

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/lWhUxtGXkX

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Doug Aumuck, an historian Resource Interpretive Specialist at the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, returns to ACI next Wednesday for an informative and interactive talk on medicine during our nation's fight for independence.

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We would like to congratulate ACI consumer, Elizabeth, who recently landed a new job! We’re all so proud of her hard work and determination. It’s been inspiring to see her stay focused and motivated, and we’re thrilled to have been part of her journey. Wishing her all the best!

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🔗 Register here: https://t.co/xNoYP1h42h

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The third session in our virutal series on effectively using @NJTRANSIT will be next Tuesday, June 16th at 1:00 PM.

This virtual workshop is for anyone interested in travel training or learning how to use public transportation safely and independently.

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🔗 Register here: https://t.co/jYpZWLaiOh

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Our next baseball outting to watch the Somerset Patriots is next Wednesday, June 10th at 6:35 PM.

Get your FREE tickets while you still can! (limited to 3 tickets per consumer)

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Light refreshments will be served.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/YOiWC4dGPz

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We are excited to relaunch the Middlesex County Core Advisory Group (CAG) and reconnect with community members, advocates, emergency management partners, and service providers.

Join us as we worktogether to build a more inclusive, accessible, and resilient community!

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ACI had its second annual Mock Interview Day. Consumers had mock job interviews with staff members that they did not know. The consumers brought their resumes, dressed to impress, and sent thank you letters to their interviewers following the event.

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FREE Baseball Game: Somerset Patriots vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies ⚾ https://t.co/9TrcwTVlU8

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ACI wishes to thank Assemblywoman Linda Carter and Senator McKnight for their support for the transportation rights of people with disabilities.

For more information, including how you can be involved, contact Luke Koppisch at [email protected]

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On June 1st, the NJ Senate Transportation Committee passed S-3786, a bll that requires Access Link and paratransit services throughout the state to announce stops for passengers. S-3786 is sponsored by Senator Angela Mc Knight.

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Also on June 1st, the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee passed A-2130, which establishes two 15 member Passenger Advisory Committees (one in North Jersey and one in South Jersey). A-2130 is also sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda Carter.

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