AmeriGroup gave a presentation on healthy eating to ACI's women's peer support group and volunteers. AmeriGroup is a large insurance corporation that offers health education workshops along with many other services including medicaid, personal preference program and management of long term health care.
ACI's Winter Fundraiser is Back for the 2015 Season!
ACI's Winter Fundraiser is back for another season! Just like last year, we will be selling $1.00 snowballs to be hung (with your name) on the ACI snowman or our office window! So if you are in the area, feel free to stop in and buy some snowballs! If you can't get to our office, buy a snowball through our PayPal account and we will hang them for you! All proceeds go directly to support our programs.
Donate to ACI on #GivingTuesday and Receive a Free NJ Disability Pride Parade T-Shirt!
The generosity of our donors throughout the year enables us to continue to offer free and innovative programs to people with all disabilities and of all ages, in Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties.
We ask that you remember us on #GivingTuesday. You can donate through PayPal or visit our support page to find out several other ways that you can help! Those who donate $50 or more on Giving Tuesday will received a limited addition NJ Disability Pride Parade t-shirt as our way of saying thanks!
Your contribution will be used to support our existing programs and services such as budget and money management, the ACI volunteer office skills program, instruction on keeping safe and abuse prevention, independent living classes and one on one instruction, work preparation, peer support and health and wellness classes.
Overnight Emergency Shelter Simulation for People with Disabilities - Somerset
Hillsborough, November 10 – The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) and the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting an emergency shelter overnight simulation for individuals with disabilities on Friday, November 20th starting at 5 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex, 279 South Branch Road, Hillsborough. Approximately 50 people with disabilities have volunteered to spend a night at the shelter, which will be staffed by volunteers from a number of Somerset County agencies engaged in emergency response operations during a disaster.
This is the 2nd emergency shelter simulation ACI has hosted. Last year’s simulation, which took place at Rutgers University, proved to be invaluable.
Participating agencies include the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, local social service agencies and other stakeholders. Funding for the simulation is provided by PSEG.
Changing the Face of Dance & Disability
In a special dance symposium commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clement A. Price Institute is proud to present the AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s leading and most innovative ensembles of dancers with and without disabilities. The symposium begins with a full performance by AXIS, co-presented by the Price Institute and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, at NJPAC’s Victoria Theater, Tuesday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m.
AXIS Dance Company’s engagement by the Price Institute also includes two free community classes in New Jersey on physically integrated dance: Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2:30-4:00 p.m., at the Paul Robeson Campus Center, Rutgers University-Newark in partnership with the Office of Student Life; and Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the Minnie B. Veal Recreation Center, Edison NJ, coordinated by the Alliance Center for Independence, a community-based organization that promotes independent living for people with disabilities in Middlesex County. The workshops are open to participants with and without disabilities.
Pfizer Career Workshop
On October 28th, over 20 people attended Career Workshop presented by Pfizer in Peapack, Somerset County. The workshop, co-sponsored by ACI and NJDVRS, focused on resume, job search and interview tips for those seeking professional positions. Participants also learned about how to use LinkedIn. Thank you to Pfizer for the informative presentation!
De-stress and Have Fun with Coloring for Adults!
One of ACI's most popular new groups is Coloring for Adults! Established back in August, adult coloring has proven to be a great way to meet new friends and to de-stress. Experts say that coloring can lower anxiety, stabilize mood, increase attention span and serve as a sleep aid. Coloring has become the latest trend among adults and has many health benefits, but the best reason to join this group is to just have fun!
