At 1:30 on Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate took its first step towards repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The approved budget resolution instructs committees of the House and Senate to draft repeal legislation by January 27th. Both chambers will then need to approve the resulting legislation before any repeal goes into effect.
The effort to repeal ACA will have a devastating effect of the 30 million people, many of whom have disabilities, who receive healthcare coverage through ACA. Blocking granting Medicaid is also being considered.
Everyday Technologies Workshop on Tablets and Smartphones
About 30 people, including students from North Brunswick Township High School, participated in Everyday Technologies, a workshop devoted to using tablets and smartphones to make life easier. Thank you to Fred Tchang, Director of Assistive Technology at Advancing Opportunities for the informative workshop.
ACI Welcomes Kate Blisard!
Please join us in welcoming Kate Blisard to our ACI team! Kate, who started on December 1st, is our part time housing assistant. She comes to ACI with a variety of experiences in the disability field, including a rich background in advocacy. This includes: supporting those who wish to leave institutions and live in the community. Kate's recent positions were Disability Policy Consultant with the People and Disability Network, Coordinator for Seeking Way Out Together (SWOT), Community Development Specialist, The North Princeton Project, Rutgers University School of Social Work.
ACI Approved Through DDD to Provide Employment Services
ACI is now providing the following services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. These services are provided through DDD referral only. If you are interested, please contact your Support Coordinator.
- Career Planning - Middlesex, Somerset, Union Counties
- Community Based Services - Middlesex County
- Prevocational Training - Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Senior Citizen Luncheon 2016
On December 9th 2016, a deaf and hard of hearing senior citizen group gathered for their annual Christmas luncheon at the Charlie Brown's restaurant in Scotch Plains, NJ.
The group is organized by Charlotte Karras, founder of the Central NJ Deaf & Hard Hearing Senior Citizens of Highland Park and Susan Bartose, ACI's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Coordinator.
The group gets together every second Friday of the month to discuss social issues, health issues, personal/home safety and civil rights. It is an excellent opportunity to socialize with others within the community. They gather to celebrate the holidays so no one feels alone or left out and also enjoy field trips to a number of popular places in the area.
If you’re a senior citizen or are deaf or hard of hearing, we encourage you to come and join us! For more information, please contact Susan at sbartose@adacil.org.
Holiday Luncheon & Shopping Trip 2016
On December 10th, ACI kicked off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Luncheon & Shopping Trip to the Woodbridge Center Mall. Everyone enjoyed a great meal at Applebee’s. ACI would like to thank the staff at Applebee’s including the general manager, Dawn Marquez, for all their help to make the luncheon successful. After the meal everyone took time to shop in the mall for that perfect holiday gift for their friends and family. Happy Holidays!
ACI Gives Back!
Recently, ACI staff donated dozens of toy for the annual toy drive for Saint Peter's University Hospital's - Children's Hospital in New Brunswick. The toy drive was organized by the hospital's Saint Peter's Foundation. Pictured with ACI volunteer Al Gomez is Erin and Marie, Saint Peter's Foundation staff. Thank you to everyone who donated!
