ACI Interviews the Somerset County Department of Health About COVID-19 Vaccines

In 2022, ACI was awarded a grant through the Disability Vaccine Access Opportunities Center (DVAO) and the Center of Disease Control (CDC) to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the disability community in Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties, including marginalized communities within the disabled community.

ACI’s efforts in this project included organizing health fairs, distributing vaccine sites accessibility surveys to area pharmacies, arranging for vaccination for homebound residents, offering PPE to food pantry consumers, and partnering with counties’ health departments regarding the status of availability of vaccines and boosters.

Recently, ACI interviewed Amanda Amodio of the Somerset County Department of Health (SCDOH) to discuss the status of COVID-19 vaccines. To watch the interview, please click here.

The number for scheduling homebound vaccines is 1-844-569-0390 and the Somerset County Department of Health direct phone number is 908-231-7155. If you need assistance getting transportation to a vaccine site, please contact our office.

Posted on January 6, 2023 and filed under Health.

ACI Choir Holiday Concert 2022 🎅

On December 8th, the ACI Choir held a holiday concert at the St. Paul The Apostle Senior Residences building. A large crowd of seniors and families participated in a fun evening of song and festivities. Santa even stopped by! It was a great evening!

You can watch the full concert below!

Posted on December 15, 2022 and filed under Social Rec.

ACI Vendor Event

Graduates from the Living My Best Life workshop series participated as vendors in ACI's first Vendor Event! We are thankful for members of the community that came out to support us! Every vendor designed, created or made their items. The vendors also donated 10% of their sales to ACI. It was a great experience!

Posted on December 8, 2022 .

Holiday Express Party 2022 🎄

On November 17th, ACI welcomed the holiday season with a Holiday Express dance party at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center in Edison. Holiday Express provided the entertainment, food, volunteers and giveaway bags. Special guests included Frosty the Snowman and The Grinch!

Posted on November 21, 2022 and filed under Social Rec.

Halloween Dance Party! 🎃

ACI got into the spirit of the spooky season by throwing a Halloween dance party at Joy's Dance House. ACI friends new and old had a fabulous time and there were many awesome costumes! Thanks to DJ Mike for keeping the dance floor filled all night! A special thanks to Joy Cutrone for graciously letting us host our event at her studio!

Posted on October 24, 2022 and filed under Social Rec.

Personal Assistance Services Program Now Offered at the Alliance Center for Independence

The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) is very pleased to announce we are now administrating the State funded Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) in Middlesex County. We thank the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services for the award of the PASP grant.

ACI launched the administration of the PASP program in August and is enjoying the opportunity to work with the many consumers the program serves. Additionally, ACI plans to expand the program to include new participants.

Posted on October 6, 2022 and filed under Press Release.