Alliance Center for Independence
The Time to Act is NOW!
We all know that there are many challenges to ensuring that our children with disabilities receive a free, appropriate public education under our current NJ Special Education Code. But the problems we are facing today will be nothing compared to what we will face if the proposed regulations changes are adopted by the NJ Board of Education!
PLEASE read the document below and share with parents in your district.
THREATS_SPAN_Action_Alert_State_Code_2013.pdf
AmeriCares is a non-profit emergency response and global health that aids communities struggling with disasters. AmeriCares played and continues to play an active role in providing assistance in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Through the grant, ACI will distribute emergency supplies, including emergency kits, first aid kits, adult briefs and wheelchairs, among other items, to people with disabilities and their families.
ACI
will also be conducting 4 workshops on emergency preparedness during
the Spring and Summer of 2013.
For more information on AmeriCares, go to www.americares.org.
On April 9th and 10th, Edison high school students received their Certificates of Completion for their participation in the Alliance's Career Track program, a 12 week employment preparation skills program.
There were 11 students from JP Stevens High School and 10 students from Edison High School. Staff and volunteers at the Alliance conducted mock interviews with the students as part of their final assignment.
All the students were very well prepared, dressed in interview attire and ready with several copies of their resume.
"It was a pleasure working with all the students these past several months", said Luke Koppisch, Transition Coordinator. "It was wonderful seeing them progress each week".
