New Jersey Snow Removal Law

Winter is here! The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) would like to remind all municipalities about NJ's Snow Removal Law. Businesses in your community need to be aware of this important law!

Passed in 1999, Snow Removal Law (P.L., 1999, Chapter 182. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.9), which requires owners and operators of parking lots to remove snow, ice and other obstructions from accessible parking spaces, access aisles and curb cuts.

The owners and operators must remove snow and ice within 24 hours of the occurrence or be fined $500 to $1,000.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

ACI Interviews the Somerset County Department of Health About COVID-19 Vaccines

In 2022, ACI was awarded a grant through the Disability Vaccine Access Opportunities Center (DVAO) and the Center of Disease Control (CDC) to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the disability community in Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties, including marginalized communities within the disabled community.

ACI’s efforts in this project included organizing health fairs, distributing vaccine sites accessibility surveys to area pharmacies, arranging for vaccination for homebound residents, offering PPE to food pantry consumers, and partnering with counties’ health departments regarding the status of availability of vaccines and boosters.

Recently, ACI interviewed Amanda Amodio of the Somerset County Department of Health (SCDOH) to discuss the status of COVID-19 vaccines. To watch the interview, please click here.

The number for scheduling homebound vaccines is 1-844-569-0390 and the Somerset County Department of Health direct phone number is 908-231-7155. If you need assistance getting transportation to a vaccine site, please contact our office.

ACI Choir Holiday Concert 2022 🎅

On December 8th, the ACI Choir held a holiday concert at the St. Paul The Apostle Senior Residences building. A large crowd of seniors and families participated in a fun evening of song and festivities. Santa even stopped by! It was a great evening!

You can watch the full concert below!

ACI Vendor Event

Graduates from the Living My Best Life workshop series participated as vendors in ACI's first Vendor Event! We are thankful for members of the community that came out to support us! Every vendor designed, created or made their items. The vendors also donated 10% of their sales to ACI. It was a great experience!

Holiday Express Party 2022 🎄

On November 17th, ACI welcomed the holiday season with a Holiday Express dance party at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center in Edison. Holiday Express provided the entertainment, food, volunteers and giveaway bags. Special guests included Frosty the Snowman and The Grinch!

Halloween Dance Party! 🎃

ACI got into the spirit of the spooky season by throwing a Halloween dance party at Joy's Dance House. ACI friends new and old had a fabulous time and there were many awesome costumes! Thanks to DJ Mike for keeping the dance floor filled all night! A special thanks to Joy Cutrone for graciously letting us host our event at her studio!

Take Our COVID-19 Survey!

ACI is trying to find out what are some of the barriers in our communities that affect YOU! We know that COVID-19 has affected a numerous amount of families, in many different ways. Help us, help you!

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