New Job Opportunity at ACI: Prevocational Instructor/Direct Support Professional

Part time with potential for full time

DDD SUPPORTS PROGRAM - DIRECT SUPPORT PERSON
The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) is a Center for Independent Living and a DDD Approved Fee-For- Service agency in Edison, NJ. ACI provides Support Services in Middlesex, Union and Somerset counties. We are currently seeking a Direct Support person for consumers in Middlesex County who is enthusiastic about assisting people with Developmental Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities in being independent and reaching their goals. The hours will be part time initially, with the potential to work full time.

Gotham Shield Exercise on Radiation Emergencies

ACI is proud to be part of the Gotham Shield Community Reception Center radiation disaster exercise conducted by the Middlesex County Department of Health, ACI as well as other state, county and local officials held on November 14th. Gotham Shield is a FEMA led exercise to evaluate how the community prevents, protects and recovers from the effects of an Improvised Nuclear Device event. The exercise took place in Edison and was geared towards people with access and functional needs. Approximately 50 attended this day long event. A discussion was held afterwards on ways to assist each other in the event of a disaster.

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Emergency Preparedness.

ACI Salutes Our Veterans!

ACI was honored to host Roland Pierson, a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran during the Vietnam War. Roland, who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and was wounded, give a presentation on his experiences during and after the War. Roland's personal accounts were humorous and heartfelt. Thank you to Roland and all the veterans for your service!

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Workshop.

NJ Healthcare Talent Network Showcases Various Careers in Healthcare

ACI would like to thank Sereena Singh and Marwa Elgendy of the NJ Healthcare Talent Network for its informative presentation on Monday, October 30th. The Health Care Talent Network helps those seeking careers in the health care field, through training and apprenticeships. Those who receive services through DVRS or One Stop Career Centers are eligible. The Health Care Talent Network is a program of Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor Relations. For more information, contact ACI.

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Employment.

ACI and REV UP NJ Urge Voters with Disabilities to Vote in the November 7th Gubernatorial Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carole Tonks, Executive Director, Alliance
Center for Independence Phone: (732) 738-4388 / E-mail: ctonks@adacil.org
Website: www.adacil.org

This Tuesday, November 7th, NJ voters will go to the polls to elect our state’s 56th governor. “New Jerseyans will make an important choice this election day, and we have been working to ensure that voters with disabilities are well informed about the candidates and are able to participant fully in the election process,” says Carole Tonks, Executive Director of the Alliance Center for Independence (ACI).

Nearly 10% of the state population identify as having a disability.

Interview with Fortified Roofing

Fortified Roofing, local roofers from Cherry Hill, recently started a new local project with the goal to promote various non-governmental and non-profit organizations from New Jersey. They will be conducting many short interviews with these organizations so more people could find out about their existence and work.

We are very grateful that Fortified Roofing decided to showcase ACI and what we do for people with disabilities! Visit their website at the link below to read the interview.

CLICK TO READ THE INTERVIEW

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella.

A Spooky Good Time at ACI's Halloween Throwback Party

On the evening of Oct 27th, the ACI family had a fun night of laughs and screams at the Spooktober: Halloween Throwback Party! Attendees participated in a candy corn scavenger hunt, a game of Halloween themed “Who Am I”, and a classic vampire costume contest. The night’s main event was a viewing of the 1931 classic Dracula staring Bela Lugosi. Happy Halloween Everyone!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Social Rec.