ACI attended the 12th Annual Middlesex County Prevention Education Summit, which brought together professionals from various disciplines concerned about today's youth to learn about the newest drug trends.
For more information on emerging trends, visit drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/emerging-trends.
Disability Advocates Call for Action on Treaty Following Supreme Court Ruling in Bond Case
A message from disabilitytreaty.org
TIME TO TAKE ACTION FOR CRPD!
The Supreme Court's ruling in the Bond Case is out!
Now is the time to act! Every member of the U.S. Senate must hear from their constituents that it is time to pass the Disability Treaty.
See USICD's statement and then visit disabilitytreaty.org to contact your Senator TODAY.
Tell your Senator, "The Bond case has been decided, now is the time to ratify CRPD!"
Don't worry, you do not have to be an expert on the Bond case; what's important is that the CRPD get done now!
Cyber Bullying Workshop
ACI hosted a workshop on Cyber Bullying, presented by Stephanie Rodriquez and MaryAnne Kokidis, both of Amerigroup. 13 students from Edison High School attended this informative class, which included a discussion on the different forms cyber bullying can take and ways to end it. Thank you to Stephanie and MaryAnne!
Attention Voters with Disabilities!
On Primary Election Day, Disability Rights New Jersey will have attorneys available by telephone to answer your questions concerning any disability-related voting problem you might experience.
Please call 800-922-7233 or 609-633-7106 (TTY) or email Mciccone@drnj.org on June 3, 2014 between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
George Street Playhouse's "Our Town"
On May 24th, 14 members of the ACI social rec group enjoyed a production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by David Esbjornson. This popular play about life and love in the early 20th century marked the finale of George Street Playhouse's 40th season. Natalia Lapidus, ACI's head volunteer, brought her whole family and said "The play was great, we all had a really good time."
ACI is a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador
The Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) effort to formally recognize NOAA partners who are improving the nation’s readiness, responsiveness, and overall resilience against extreme weather, water, and climate events. As a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, ACI is committed to work with NOAA and other Ambassadors to strengthen national resilience against extreme weather.
Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
ACI staff participated in the Mental Health First Aid course. MHFA is a 8-hour training certification course which teaches participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions and secure appropriate care for the individual, the certification program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews common treatments.
“We are thrilled to bring Mental Health First Aid to our community,” said Joni Jones, owner of Koala Cares LLC. “This important educational effort goes a lot further than emergency intervention; it really helps people understand the shroud of fear and misjudgment facing individuals and families who experience mental illnesses and addiction. It will help rid this community of the associated stigma and move more and more people toward recovery.”
