Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling Visits ACI

Thank you to Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling, 11th district, for visiting ACI on Friday, September 16th. The Assemblyman spent the morning with us learning about our programs, talking with our staff and volunteers. We shared with the Assemblyman our concerns about access to voting, employment and the role of Centers for Independent Living. Thank you Assembly Houghtaling and his Legislative Aide, Francine Glaser. We look forward to working with his office.

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Brian Mazzarella.

ACI Volunteer Cookout

A very special thank you to our ACI volunteers and Eulanda Brooks, Independent Living Specialist for the end of summer cookout. ACI volunteers have been learning about shopping and food preparation. This was a result of their hard work and it was delicious!

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Brian Mazzarella.

The 2016 Presidential Candidate Questionnaire

The American Association of People with Disabilities, the National Council on Independent Living, and the REV UP Campaign are pleased to release the 2016 Presidential Candidate Questionnaire below. These questions have been sent to all of the current presidential candidates. Their responses will be shared publicly once received.

Help us encourage all of the campaigns to complete the 2016 Presidential Candidate Questionnaire! Details can be found at: http://www.aapd.com/our-focus/voting/2016-election/presidential-candidate-questionnaire

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Voting.

ACI Remembers the September 11th Attacks

ACI Remembers 9-11. ACI paid tribute to those who were lost during the events of Sept. 11, 2001, including Colleen Fraser, disability advocate and a passenger of Flight 93. Participants recalled the day 15 years ago and the effect it had on the nation. The work of Colleen Fraser was also remembered.

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Workshop.