Uplifting Coastal Communities: Access Alternatives Conference

ACI was proud to participate in the Uplifting Coastal Communities: Access Alternatives conference sponsored by FEMA. The conference highlighted the need to plan for access to coastal homes at all stages of life by creating sustainable, accessible and livable communities.

The event featured a keynote by John A. Miller, P.E., CFM, CSM, New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management Legislative Committee Chair, followed by two panels of experts and community champions working toward creating accessible coastal communities.

Coming Soon! ACI and Partners to Bring AXIS Dance Company to NJ

ACI is proud to be a community partner with the Clement A. Price Institute on Ethnicity, Culture, and the Modern Experience at Rutgers University on a grant to bring AXIS to New Jersey. Tickets are on sale now for their NJPAC performance on November 17th. Look for details on a upcoming dance class in Middlesex County.

Paving the way for physically integrated dance, each year AXIS shares its cutting-edge artistic and education/outreach work with thousands all over the world.

AXIS exists to change the face of dance and disability. Founded in 1987, AXIS emerged at a time when the Disabilities Rights and Independent Living Movement were making strides and the dance community was beginning to open its doors to people with disabilities.  With more than 75 works in its repertory, AXIS has toured major dance venues and festivals in more than 100 cities nationwide, Europe and the Soviet Union.

For more information, please visit: axisdance.org

Karaoke & Kerfuffle Game Night

Last Thursday night on June 18th, 2015, ACI's Social Recreation Program held a "Karaoke & Kerfuffle Game Night" where consumers joined us for a musical night of singing songs! Thank you to everyone who came out! Stay tuned for future karaoke nights and other Social Rec events on our Upcoming Events page.

1Touch Self-Defense Workshop for the People with Disabilities

ACI members learned how to defend themselves in an introductory 1Touch Self Defense workshop. Taught by Trisha Ebel, 1Touch uses techniques people with disabilities can employ to fend off attackers. Contact ACI about how you can take a full 1Touch course planned for the fall.

Seniors at Highland Park Complete ACI's Adaptive Yoga Workshop

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ACI recently completed a 5-session class on adaptive yoga at Highland Park Senior Center. Participants received certificates upon completion. Adaptive yoga was developed in order for people with physical disabilities to enjoy the same health benefits as traditional yoga.

For more information about how ACI can bring adaptive yoga to your school or organization, please contact us. Luke and Carole are certified LVCY Get Fit Where You Sit instructors.

BCB Community Bank Shows People with Disabilities How to Handle Finances

On June 17th, ACI hosted a workshop designed to help participants make better financial decisions. Stephany Kim, Branch Manager of the Bank of Woodbridge, in Colonia, presented tips for banking and budgeting to a group of 11 individuals in the first of two parts. Part 2 of the class will take place on June 24th at the Bank of Woodbridge in Colonia and will consist of a tour of the bank. Thank you Stephany!

ACI Hosts First Core Advisory Group in New Jersey

On June 8th, ACI hosted the first Core Advisory Group (CAG) in New Jersey. Individuals with disabilities, FEMA, the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and interested organizations met to discuss the unequal treatment people with disabilities receive in disasters.

The intention of the Core Advisory Group (CAG) is to meet on a monthly basis and partner on solutions and recommendations for people with disabilities to be better prepared and respond to disasters. This is a great opportunity to make effective changes in how emergency services are provided in the event of a disaster. If you are a Middlesex County resident and would like to get involved, contact Carole at ctonks@adacil.org.