Alliance Center for Independence

07/28/2025

Let your creativity unfold with origami! 🔰 https://conta.cc/457UGRU

Email from Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) Upcoming Events from ACI NEWS PROGRAMS EVENTS ABOUT DONATE     ORIGAMI WORKSHOP 📆 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 ⌚ 1:00 to 2:30 PM 📌ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Ed

07/26/2025

July 26th marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that affirms equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.

The ADA opened many doors, but real barriers still exist in accessibility, employment, transportation, housing, and more. Our work for true equity continues!

To learn more about the ADA, please visit: adata.org/learn-about-ada

07/25/2025

07/25/2025

The Nature: Accessible For All Campaign

This campaign is a collaborative effort by individuals, public agencies and nonprofits to ensure that people with disabilities, their families, and allies can and do enjoy New Jersey’s extraordinary natural places. They aim to increase the public’s awareness that accessible nature trails and sites exist and are valuable to the quality of life; to improve the accessibility of trails and natural sites; and to provide reliable information about these facilities, so people can plan successful expeditions into our natural areas.

VIDEO: Kayaking the Pinelands with Sean Kane Holland: https://youtu.be/wk_HaNghD1A

More info: https://www.accessnaturenj.org

We’ve compiled a directory of parks and natural and scenic areas throughout the state that are accessible for people with disabilities. We’ve included trails and nature sites that have firm and even surfaces for individuals with mobility concerns, braille trails and audio resources for blind or ...

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

Having trouble paying for your groceries? NJ SNAP can help! 🛒 https://conta.cc/453XFut

Email from Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) Upcoming Events from ACI NEWS PROGRAMS EVENTS ABOUT DONATE     NJ SNAP Experiencing food insecurity? Having trouble paying for your groceries? You may

07/23/2025

The National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) is closing soon - but there is still time to share your voice!

Take the NSHD online: kuhealthsurvey.org
or call: 1 855 556 6328

07/23/2025

As we gather data that will help us identify which issues we will prioritize in our upcoming five-year state plan, we are seeking to include as many voices as possible. If you have a developmental disability; are the parent, sibling, or spouse of someone with a developmental disability; are a caregiver for someone with a developmental disability; OR you work in the New Jersey developmental disability service system, we want to hear from YOU.

We invite you to attend one of our upcoming virtual listening sessions to share your priorities. Register now to reserve your spot.

07/23/2025

ACI will be going out to the State Theater next Tuesday night to see Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Tickets are FREE, but donations are always welcome!

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/upcoming-events-list/summer-movie-night-sonic-the-hedgehog-3

07/22/2025

Join us for the next meeting of our Women's Peer Support Group 💁‍♀️ https://conta.cc/3GL0VD1

Email from Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) Upcoming Events from ACI NEWS PROGRAMS EVENTS ABOUT DONATE     WOMEN'S PEER SUPPORT GROUP 📆 Friday, August 1, 2025 ⌚ 4:00 to 6:00 PM 📌 ACI, 629 Amb

07/21/2025

Find out how NJSave can benefit you at our upcoming virtual presentations! 💰 https://conta.cc/44P0AXX

Email from Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) Upcoming Events from ACI NEWS PROGRAMS EVENTS ABOUT DONATE     NJSAVE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION 📆 August 6, 2025 📆 September 17, 2025 ⌚ 11:00 AM 🌐 Zoom

07/18/2025

Origami Workshop

📆 Tuesday, August 19, 2025
⌚ 1:00 to 2:30 PM
📌ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ

ACI invites you to an afternoon of creativity and relaxation through the art of paper folding.

Join origami artist Lusine Katrjyan as she guides us through the graceful Japanese tradition of turning simple sheets of paper into beautiful and intricate shapes.

Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Limited to 15 people. Reserve your spot soon!

This event is made possible through the Arts Institute of Middlesex County.

Register here:

ACI invites you to an afternoon of creativity and relaxation through the art of paper folding. Join origami artist Lusine Katrjyan as she guides us through the graceful Japanese tradition of turning simple sheets of paper into beautiful and intricate shapes. Snacks and refreshments will be serve