Atlantic Center For Independent Living

05/17/2026

Restore Funding to CILs Rally
📆 Monday, May 18, 2026
⌚ 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
📌 NJ State House Annex, 145 West State Street, Trenton, NJ
Join us for a rally to help restore $3 million for NJ Centers for Independent Living!
New Jersey's proposed state budget eliminates $3 million in funding for CILs…reducing it to $0.
CILs help people with disabilities:
- Live independently
- Avoid institutionalization
- Access jobs and community life
- Build skills for everyday living
Stand with advocates, families, and community members to demand:
- Restore the $3 million
- Protect community-based services
- Support independence and dignity
$3 million is a small investment, but without it, the cost to people with disabilities and families is immeasurable.
If you have any questions, please contact Donald Campbell at (609)748-2253, ext. 5.

05/05/2026

Join our new Peer-to-Peer Support group tomorrow at 2pm!

Peer-to-Peer Support Group | 1st Wednesdays | 2pm | Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85449180096?pwd=4NvYwgyaO0zkFbbrL7TLC6M7BjNq1J.1
Call In: 1-301-715-8592 | Meeting ID #: 854 4918 0096 | Passcode: 485855

Hi, my name is Amadeo Astillero. I am the new peer support specialist for the Atlantic Center for Independent Living, located at 160 S. Pitney Rd. in Galloway, New Jersey, Units 3 & 4. The Atlantic Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is a resource and advocacy center for people with disabilities in the Atlantic County area. I chat with members of the disability community and promote and highlight positive things happening in our local area. I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Please visit our website for more information. General office hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment

· Website: https://atlanticcil.org

· Phone: (609) 748-2253

· Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00PM

· Address 160 S. Pitney Rd. in Galloway, NJ. Units 3&4

05/05/2026

Check out our May Newsletter for updates on our support groups, workshops and activities. Email Jen at jburke@atlanticcil.org to recieve our monthly newsletter with clickable links by email each month.

05/03/2026

Thank you Senator Andy Kim for visiting the NJ Statewide Independent Living Council booth at the Abilities Expo today!

Senator Andy Kim

05/03/2026

https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-social-security-ssi-disability-benefits-cuts-parents-children

A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities whose parents or relatives receive SNAP benefits.

04/27/2026

Join us Tuesdays at Stockton Galloway campus and Thursdays at Absecon's Heritage Park for our Community Walks with Coach Tadris and friends. We meet up at 5:15pm and start walking at 5:30pm. Email Jen at jburke@atlanticcil.org for more information.

04/24/2026

The Atlantic CIL Podcast is back! In this episode, Donald talks with the CIL's newest associate, Amadeo Astillero. He talks about his goals he wishes to achieve, his struggles in his past, and shares personal stories about his experiences regarding his education.

You can find The Atlantic CIL Podcast anywhere you listen or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj8FKzMkqzM

Learn more about Atlantic CIL:
www.atlanticcil.org

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04/23/2026

📣Do you have questions about the implementation of HR 1 in New Jersey and how it could impact Medicaid and SNAP?
The Garden State Coalition for Care wants to hear from you about the concerns you have for your care. Tell us what questions you have relating to and . During the month of April, our coalition of advocates will review and answer questions.
❓Submit your questions in the comment section of this post or through our website page: https://disabilityrightsnj.org/gscc/

📣Do you have questions about the implementation of HR 1 in New Jersey and how it could impact Medicaid and SNAP?

The Garden State Coalition for Care wants to hear from you about the concerns you have for your care. Tell us what questions you have relating to and . During the month of April, our coalition of advocates will review and answer questions.

❓Submit your questions in the comment section of this post or through our website page: https://disabilityrightsnj.org/gscc/