ACI has teamed up with Snowcrew!

The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) has teamed up with Snowcrew to help get the word out about this important service operating throughout the east coast. 

Snowcrew, a volunteer community initiative that matches neighbors who are elderly or disabled with nearby neighbors who can and want to shovel them out after snow storms. Learn more: bit.ly/1f1Qzru

Those who are elderly or disabled can submit a Shovel Request via the SeeClickFix widget (an online case management and mapping tool) at neighborsforneighbors.org/page/snowcrew. Scroll down and follow the instructions under the map. 

Those who wish to help dig out their elderly or disabled neighbors can sign up to be notified via email or text message at neighborsforneighbors.org/page/snowcrew. Click "Sign up to help."

ACI's New Program Coordinator, Clarinda Cruz

Meet the newest member of the ACI team, Clarinda Cruz! Clarinda is our new Program Coordinator and will be assisting with the It's All About Work program. Welcome aboard!

Winter Coat Drive

WANTED: Clean and gently used winter coats (Men, Women and Children in all sizes) as well as new blankets and sleeping bags to benefit those in need in the Edison, NJ area.

We appreciate your anticipated contribution to help ensure that we meet the needs for warm winter coats during this difficult time.

Drop off coats at the ACI office located on the first floor at 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837. Thank you for your support and generosity!

If you have any questions, contact Luke Koppisch at 732-738-4388 ext. 110 or lkoppisch@adacil.org.

Transition Fair at Westlake School

On Thursday, November 21st, ACI was represented at the Union-Essex County Partnership for Transition at Westlake School in Westfield. The event, sponsored by NJDVRS (Newark and Elizabeth office), was attended by many parents and transition age students seeking information on post high school resources and services.

NJDPP and Nyad Swim featured in Able News

Be sure to check out the November online edition of Able News featuring a cover story on the NJDPP as well as an article on ACI swimming with Diana Nyad for AmeriCares!

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It's All About Work - Edison High School

In November, ACI began working with students at Edison High School on Tier 1 of the It's All About Work program. It's All About Work is a program developed by the NJ Association of Centers for Independent Living in conjunction with the NJ Division on Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) to help prepare transition students and adults for the world of work and inclusive community living. For more information, contact Luke Koppisch at 732-738-4388 ext. 110 or lkoppisch@adacil.org.