Tag: Alliance Center for Independence

  • ACI in Edison to hold Family Fun Day June 25; free COVID-19 vaccines, boosters available

    ACI in Edison to hold Family Fun Day June 25; free COVID-19 vaccines, boosters available

    EDISON – The Alliance Center for Independence is set to present a Family Fun Day. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m., June 25. The event will take place at 635 Amboy Ave. behind St. Paul the Apostle Senior Housing. Rain date is July 9. Family Fun Day is open to the…

  • ACI in Edison to hold Family Fun Day June 25; free COVID-19 vaccines, boosters available

    ACI in Edison to hold Family Fun Day June 25; free COVID-19 vaccines, boosters available

    EDISON – The Alliance Center for Independence is set to present a Family Fun Day. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m., June 25. The event will take place at 635 Amboy Ave. behind St. Paul the Apostle Senior Housing. Rain date is July 9. Family Fun Day is open to the…

  • Alliance Center for Independence opens reimagined food pantry

    Alliance Center for Independence opens reimagined food pantry

    EDISON – The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) opened its reimagined food pantry, the ACI CommUnity Market. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place April 7 at 629 Amboy Ave. (S&P Building), Suite 110, in Edison. Since 2016, ACI’s food pantry has assisted hundreds of low-income individuals with disabilities and their families. Demand for the food…

  • Loud & Proud Support Group to meet virtually on Oct. 26

    Loud & Proud Support Group to meet virtually on Oct. 26

    The Loud & Proud Support Group will meet virtually from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 26 to offer a safe, fun, open minded, nonjudgmental honest support group for those with disabilities and who identify as LGBTQIA. Sponsored by the Alliance Center for Independence, a center for independent living serving Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. To register, visit…

  • Alliance Center for Independence responds to coronavirus crisis

    Alliance Center for Independence responds to coronavirus crisis

    EDISON – As many businesses, schools and organizations throughout the state and the country have temporarily closed because of COVID-19, the Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) in Edison is staying open as long as it can to respond to the needs of our disabled community.   “We are taking all the necessary precautions to keep…

  • ACI holds young women’s peer discussion group third Tuesday of every month

    The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) will hold a young women’s peer discussion group from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month beginning on March 19 at ACI, 629 Amboy Ave., Edison. The group is for women with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 25. Topics will include self-esteem, hygiene, goals, friendships,…

  • Disabled residents can learn about disaster prep on Feb. 12

    Disabled residents can learn about disaster prep on Feb. 12

      The Middlesex County Core Advisory Group (CAG) for individuals with access and functional needs will meet from 1:30-3 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Alliance Center for Independence, 629 Amboy Ave., Edison. Any disabled residents of Middlesex County who are concerned about disasters and recovery may attend. Accommodations upon request. Light snacks will be…

  • Alliance Center for Independence will hold an open house Jan. 11

    Alliance Center for Independence will hold an open house Jan. 11

    The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) will hold an open house from 5:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 11 at its office in Edison, 629 Amboy Ave., Edison. ACI invites the community to attend and learn about its programs and services and how they benefit people with disabilities. This free event, entitled “Making Spirits Bright,” will feature…

  • Disabilities Connection resource fair set for March 18

    Disabilities Connection resource fair set for March 18

    The Disabilities Connection Information & Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 18 at the Edison Senior Center, 2963 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Sponsored by the Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services, the free event will provide information to people with disabilities who needs supportive services, or to…