Local Disability Community Commemorates Lives of Disabled Filicide Victims

For Immediate Release
Local Contact: Luke Koppisch
Phone: 732.738.4388
Email: lkoppisch@adacil.org

EDISON - As part of a nation-wide Day of Mourning, disability rights advocates in the Edison area will be holding a vigil on Wednesday, March 1st to honor the lives of disabled people murdered by their families and caretakers.

“As part of a nationwide Day of Mourning,” Over 50 such murders have been reported in the United States in the last five years, over 20 in the last year alone. The total number of killings is likely higher than the amount which are reported in news media. We must address violence against people with disabilities and speak out against the dangerous cultural prejudice that says a disabled life is not worth living said Carole Tonks, Executive Director of the Alliance Center for Independence.

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Posted on February 22, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Press Release.

Win New Jersey Devils Tickets from ACI!

Win 6 lower level tickets to an upcoming NJ Devils home game at the Prudential Center (valued at 200)! Raffle tickets are $25 each by Paypal, cash or check (Send all checks to ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837. MEMO: NJ Devils Raffle). Proceeds will benefit ACI.

The winner will be able to choose any NJ Devils home game during the remainder of the 2016-17 season! (Subject to availability. NY Rangers games excluded.) Drawing will be held on March 10th.

UPDATE: Congrats to Emily Wagner for winning our NJ Devils raffle!!! Thank you to everyone who played!

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Donate.

A Romantic Movie Night at ACI

On the evening of February 10th, ACI gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day by watching the Rob Reiner cult classic The Princess Bride. Attendees went along on the journey as Westley saves Princess Buttercup from the Evil Price Humperdinck. The film has something for everyone; sword fighting action, hilarious one liners, and yes a bit of romance. It was a fun night together!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Social Rec.

ACI and St. Peter's University Hospital Provide Free Blood Screenings

Thank you to Stephanie and Kathleen, from St. Peter's University Hospital Community Mobile Health Services, who recently conducted blood pressure and blood sugar level screenings at ACI. 14 people participated in the event, which took place on January 27th. The screenings are provided as part of ACI's Health and Wellness program. We appreciate continually working with St. Peter's in providing these valuable services to the disability community.

ACI and St. Peter's University Hospital will be conducting auditory screenings over the spring. Stay tuned to our Upcoming Events page for more details.

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Health.

NJ Commission for the Blind Donates New Equipment to ACI

ACI would like to thank the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired's recent donation of new computer equipment and software! The donation included updated JAWS software, a desktop Enhanced Vision magnifier, a Dell desktop computer and an Apple iPad. The new equipment and software will allow us to expand our independent living skills services to those who are blind or vision impaired. Interested in learning how to use JAWS or any of our new equipment? ACI is available to provide one on one tutoring by appointment only. Contact Argenys Caba at 732-738-4388 or acaba@adacil.org.

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Donate.

ACI's Create Your Own Vision Board Series

Participants in our Vision Board class recently completed the 4th and final session. Our Create Your Own Vision Board series shows how you can turn your goals into pictures and make your dreams come true! The class was facilitated by Eulanda Brooks, ACI Independent Living Specialist. Thank you to all the participants!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Workshop.