Thank you to everyone who attended 1968: the Year that Changed America on August 3rd. The interactive workshop discussed the pop culture, music, disability issues, politics, the triumphs and tragedies that made that year memorable. Many of us shared our reminisces of that eventful year. ACI periodically hosts presentations on recent history and disability. For more information, contact Luke Koppisch at lkoppisch@adacil.org.
Cooking Demonstration Provided by Wegmans
ACI wishes to thank Wegmans and Chef Jeff for his terrific cooking demonstration this past Friday. Participants learned how to make a delicious summer salad with fresh Jersey-grown ingredients. Everyone received a Wegmans bag filled with everything needed to make simple salad at home. Thank you to Wegmans for their support to our independent living program and we hope to have Jeff back soon!
Beating the Summer Heat at ACI's Smoothie Party
At ACI's Smoothie Party, participants learned how to make smoothies from healthy, fresh ingredients! Everyone worked together to create and sample smoothies in flavors such as strawberry banana, pineapple mango, and "very berry". Some groups even created their own recipes! It was a great way to cool down on a hot summer afternoon.
Edison Mayor Holds Ceremony to Commemorate ADA Anniversary
On July 26th, ACI staff, volunteers and friends gathered at the Edison Township Mayor's office to commemorate the 28th Anniversary of the American's with Disability Act. Mayor Thomas Lankey read a proclamation, which recognizes the significance of the law and to "proclaim, Thursday, July 26, 2018, to be a day of celebration and renewed commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act." The event also included a ceremonial raising of the disability flag in front of the Edison Municipal Complex and featured speeches by CJ Dodge, Nybil Ghanem and Luke Koppisch. We would like to thank Mayor Lankey and Edison Town Council President, Ajay Patil, who also attended the event.
To watch the full ceremony, please visit: http://108.58.128.218/CablecastPublicSite/show/1110?channel=1
ACI and REV UP NJ Kickoff National Disability Voter Registration Week 2018
On Monday, July 16th, REV UP NJ hosted the 3rd annual National Disability Voter Registration Week Kickoff at the State House Annex in Trenton. This event, attended by disability and voting rights organizations, disabled self-advocates, Midterm candidates, NJ legislators, and members of the community, celebrated the power of the disability vote while encouraging increased voter turnout.
Represented at this event were many disability and voting organizations including AAPD, NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities, the League of Women Voters, National Disability Institute, Division of Disability Services, NJ Citizen Action, Disability Rights New Jersey, and TCNJ Center for Complex and Sensory Disabilities.
NJ Candidates Questionnaire Responses
ACI and REV UP NJ have requested that the NJ candidates participate in completing a questionnaire to better inform NJ voters with disabilities on where they stand with important issues. Click the buttons below to read the responses that we've received so far.
ACI Summer Food Drive
HUNGER DOESN'T TAKE A VACATION!
During the summer months, the need for emergency food often increases. Currently our food pantry is running low on many items. We are having great difficulty meeting the increasing needs of those we serve.
Please help replenish the supply of food at the county distribution site and guarantee that area residents with disabilities and their families have access to nutritious foods and necessities.
WE NEED ITEMS SUCH AS
Tuna fish, cereal, macaroni & cheese, condensed milk, canned meat, pastas, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, stew, brown rice, fruits, paper products, toiletries & baby supplies (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers and wipes). (Canned and packaged goods only, NO glass or perishable items).
Click here for more healthy suggestions.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR DONATIONS!
Your anticipated contribution to help ensure that we have a constant supply of these much needed food items to see us through the summer months.
DROP OFF DONATIONS AT
Alliance Center for Independence (1st floor), 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
