Sandy Relief Modular Ramp Program

A message from the NJ Division of Disability Services

This program provides funding to replace, repair or build a modular ramp for any individual who required one at their Sandy impacted primary residence. In order for a person to qualify, they must have had a ramp that was damaged due to the storm and needs to be repaired or replaced; a ramp is needed in a home/apartment because an individual with a disability had to relocate due to the storm; or the existing ramp is no longer useful as their home had to be elevated to comply with new building codes.

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Posted on January 29, 2014 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Advocacy.

ACI is now assisting with NJ Shares applications

We're pleased to announce that ACI is now doing NJ Shares applications!

For a family in need, many times all that is needed is a helping hand. NJ Shares can help households through a temporary financial downturn by providing assistance with utility bills can make the difference between a family sinking into poverty, or being able to weather the storm.

Visit NJShares.org or call Eulanda Brooks at 732-738-4388 ext. 124 and see how we can help you during these cold winter months!

 

UPDATE: Before applying for NJ Shares assistance, you must apply to Catholic Charities' TRUE program for assistance. If you are approved for the TRUE program, you do not need to apply for NJ Shares. If you are denied, you will then apply to NJ Shares and bring your rejection letter to the interview with you.

Catholic Charities can be contacted at 908-722-1881.

 

UPDATE 2: For more information on the TRUE Program, visit njpoweron.org or contact one of the numbers below.

  • Affordable Housing Alliance 732-982-8710 - Eatontown
  • Camden County OEO 856-964-1990 - Camden County
  • Bergen County Cap 201-968-0200 ext. 7008 - Bergen County
  • BEOF 201-437-7229 - Hudson County
  • Catholic Charities 908-722-1881 - Somerset County
  • Ocean I.N.C. 732-244-9041 ext 10 and 11 - Ocean County
  • Puerto Rican Action Board 732-828-4541 - Middlesex County

 

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Brian Mazzarella.

Winter Puzzle Night

ACI's Social Recreation Program recently held a January "Puzzle Night" of Winter Wonderland and Birds of Spring, this past Friday, January 17th. To honor the spirit of health and wellness, consumers had the chance to mingle, all while eating some fruit oatmeal and various holiday hot teas. Thanks everyone for coming out and joining us!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Social Rec.

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."

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Brian Mazzarella.

Proposed Funding Increase for Independent Living

A message from the National Council on Independent Living

The 2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill currently before Congress includes funding increases for Independent Living programs. If passed, the bill will increase total funding for Independent Living programs 3.34%, from a Fiscal Year 2013 total of $130 million to a new Fiscal Year 2014 total of nearly $135 million.

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Posted on January 15, 2014 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Advocacy.