ACTION ALERT: Senator Booker wants to hear your SNAP story!

More than 827,000 New Jersey residents (and nearly 4.7 million nationwide) rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month to help put food on the table.

But starting November 1st, many SNAP beneficiaries, including people with disabilities and older adults, will face interruption of benefits due to the federal government shutdown.

SNAP helps low-income families afford nutritious food essential to health and well-being. An interruption in these benefits could mean going without meals, cutting back on other essentials, or struggling to reach food pantries.

Senator Cory Booker’s office is asking ACI to collect personal stories from New Jersey residents about how SNAP impacts your life and what losing it would mean for you and your family.

Your story matters!

• Will you still be able to afford the food you need?

• Can you access food pantries or other resources?

• What other expenses would you need to cut back on?

Sharing your experience will help Senator Booker advocate for SNAP recipients across New Jersey.

Submit your story to: Bianca_Markovski@booker.senate.gov and be sure to CC lkoppisch@adacil.org. Please include your name, town, and contact information.

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Important Reminder

According to mynjhelps.gov, SNAP benefits loaded onto your Families First EBT card before October 31, 2025 will still be available after November 1st. Check your balance at NJFamiliesFirst.com or call 800-997-3333 before shopping.

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ACTION ALERT: Tell the Election Assistance Commission to Reject a Proposal Requiring People to Show a Passport to Vote

A message from the American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD)

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is considering whether to grant a request from the America First Legal Foundation that would require people to show a passport or other citizenship document when registering to vote. 

This change would impact the National Mail Voter Registration form that the EAC maintains and that all states accept for registration for federal elections.

This change would mean that in order to register to vote or even update your voter registration using the National Mail Voter Registration form, you would have to show additional documents that prove you are an American citizen. If this were the law, only a few types of documents would be allowed, such as passports.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) opposes this policy as it would create additional barriers for disabled voters, who are less likely to have access to the types of documentation required. Additionally, research has repeatedly shown that noncitizens voting is extremely rare and not a systemic issue.

AAPD has submitted a comment urging the EAC to reject this proposal. 

We encourage national organizations, state and local coalitions, and individuals to submit comments. 

Comments are due October 20, 2025.

ACTION ALERT: Share Your ACA Story! 🚨

As of December 31st, the premium tax credits for enrollees of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace are set to expire. The result will be a premium increase of over $1,000 annually for many consumers.

Nearly 450,000 New Jerseyans get coverage under the ACA. How will the increase in health care coverage premiums affect you?

Senator Cory Booker has asked the ACI to collect stories from people who are impacted by this. How has ACA benefitted you and your family? Will you still be able to afford healthcare after December 31st? How will the healthcare needs of you and your family be impacted if the tax credits are not renewed?

Send your stories to Bianca_Markovski@booker.senate.gov and lkoppisch@adacil.org

If you have any questions, please contact Luke Koppisch at lkoppisch@adacil.org

ACI and REV UP NJ Featured on Barrier Free Futures Podcast

ACI's Luke Koppisch was a guest on Bob Kafka's podcast, Barrier Free Futures. They discussed REV UP NJ, the importance of voting, and the upcoming gubernatorial election.

You can listen to the episode in the player below or on the Barrier Free Futures website.