Alliance Center for Independence
On May 15th, 2014, ACI hosted a presentation conducted by Sgt. Dudash from the Edison Police Department about Crime Prevention and Safety Tips for People with Disabilities. Topics discussed included: home safety, scams, personal safety, keeping safe while using public transportation and internet safety. Thank you Sgt. Dudash for a very useful workshop.
On May 8th, 12 individuals received certificates for completing Take Control of Your Health, a 6 session workshop on self-managing chronic health conditions and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The program was conducted by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. Thank you to Viviana DeLosAngels and Marta Perez for facilitating this beneficial program.
A message from SocialSecurity.gov
We are proud to announce the launch of Social Security’s disability education and awareness initiative, “The Faces and Facts of Disability.” Through this campaign, we hope to educate the public about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and dispel common misconceptions. To learn more about the campaign, visit our Faces and Facts of Disability website at www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityfacts.
Please help us spread the word. Please share this information with your staff, clients, colleagues, and the general public. If you are able, please post this information on your website or other social media sites.
ACI's Men's Peer Group hosted a workshop on Men's Health on Thursday, May 15th. Stephanie Rodriquez, Health Educator from Amerigroup was the presenter. Her entertaining and informative presentation focused on ways to reduce the risk of heart disease, establishing a healthy diet, and conducting a self exam for testicular cancer. Thank you to Stephanie and Amerigroup!
ACI hosted blood pressure and blood sugar screenings conducted by Saint Peter's University Hospital's Community Mobile Health Services. 12 individuals participated in the event. Thank you to Tara Gunthner and her staff for conducting the screenings.
ACI, alongside the New Jersey State Independent Living Council (NJSILC), participated in the Abilities Expo on Friday, May 2nd 2014. Numerous people stopped by the table and inquired about services from NJ independent living centers, who were, as always, happy to help out the disability community.
