Alliance Center for Independence
ACI would like to thank Billy Busch, Executive Director of Membership Services at Community Access Unlimited, for his informative workshop entitled Assistive Technology and Independent Living. Staff, volunteers and others learned about the technology, from the latest gadgets, computer apps, home modifications and assistive technology that enable people with disabilities to become more independent in their own homes. Thank you Billy!
Recently, participants in ACI's pre-employment programs enjoyed a tour of the FedEx warehouse facility in Edison and to learn about employment in the company. Thank you to Dan Moscowitz, Manager of Dock of Operations and Patrick Tynion, Manager, Facilities Maintenance who conducted the tour.
Interested in working for FedEx? Go to: GroundWarehouseJobs.fedex.com
On February 9th, ACI provided a night of creativity inspired by love at the PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits in Bridgewater, NJ. Participants gathered together and made Valentine’s Day cards for their loved ones. Everyone had a fun time making a mess and creating a card for someone special!
On February 12th, Carole Tonks, ACI Director, and John Ferguson, Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management, were pleased to be presenters for a FEMA hosted webinar that featured a discussion about best practices, lessons learned, and challenges for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs during the response and recovery phases of a disaster.
More specifically, it featured Core Advisory Groups (CAGs), which consist of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, FEMA personnel, local emergency managers, and other concerned stakeholders who work together to bring about change in how emergency services are provided.
To view the webinar, please visit: icpd.adobeconnect.com/piy97gje541a
On February 3rd, ACI was represented at The Muscular Dystrophy Association information outreach event held at the Robert Wood Johnson's Clinical Academic Building in New Brunswick. This event also featured other organizations including NJWINS Program, Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ), Mobility Works, and The Family Support Center of Middlesex County, and Walgreen's Pharmacy.
Are you a disabled and a resident of Middlesex County? Are you concerned about disasters and recovery?
A disaster can happen at any time, this is a great opportunity to work together with emergency managers and FEMA to make effective changes in how emergency services are provided to people with disabilities in Middlesex County.
Bring a friend to the next meeting of the Core Advisory Group (CAG) and you and your friend will receive a free NOAA radio.
