Alliance Center for Independence

02/19/2026

Bloomin' 4 Good Fundraiser: Help ACI fight hunger throughout February 💐 https://conta.cc/4qojbD0

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02/18/2026

Beginning this Thursday, REV UP NJ will be meeting virtually on the third Thursday of the month as we work to increase voter turnout among people with disabilities and plan for our statewide REV UP event in Trenton this September.

Your insights, energy, and leadership are vital as we move toward the June primary and November general elections.

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/recurring-events/rev-up-nj-virtual-meeting

02/18/2026

ACI is ready to fight and we need YOU with us. The Protect Medicaid Coalition will be meeting virtually on Thursday, February 19, 2026 to build a strategy and take action.

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/recurring-events/protect-medicaid-coalition

02/18/2026

Our monthly REV UP NJ Virtual Meetings begin this week! ☑️ https://conta.cc/4tkEDv9

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02/18/2026

Our upcoming Taste of Africa event has been postponed. A new date/times will be announced soon!

Experience the vibrant rhythms and traditions of West Africa! Join West African dancer, Audrey Davis‑Dunning, and master drummer, Victor Marshall, for an exciting, interactive journey into African culture through dance, drumming, song, and storytelling!

02/17/2026

FREE Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screenings 🩸 https://conta.cc/3OatCwi

02/17/2026

Today we honor Reverend Jesse Jackson and his support for dignity, access, and inclusion for ALL people, including the disability community.

In 1988, during the historic Deaf President Now movement at Gallaudet University, Rev. Jackson stood with Deaf students fighting for representation and leadership. His message was powerful and simple: the issue isn’t that people with disabilities can’t be heard, it’s that society must learn to listen.

Throughout his life, Rev. Jackson advocated for civil rights, voting access, economic justice, and opportunity, issues that deeply affect people with disabilities every day. He reminds us that true justice means everyone belongs.

Pictured here is Jesse Jackson speaking at a national disability rights rally in Washington, DC. NJ was proudly represented that day. A delegation organized through the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Monday Morning Project traveled to Washington with a delegation of 400+ as part of the Freedom Express effort. ACI's Carole Tonks and Luke Koppisch were proud to be part of the organizing. Advocates came from across the country and gathered on Capitol Hill, this was a powerful moment of unity, and a collective voice for disability rights!

02/17/2026

St. Patrick's Day Celebration...with Music!

📆 Friday, March 13, 2026
⌚ 2:00 to 3:00 PM
📌 St. Paul the Apostle Senior Residences (Community Room), 635 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ

Back by popular demand!

ACI invites you to join the fun and merriment by celebrating St. Patrick's Day with some traditional Irish music!

Musicians Brian Patrick Szura and Charles Sporn return for another afternoon of Irish Ballads and Irish storytelling from the Emerald Isle. We will also learn about the traditions and history of Ireland!

Irish snacks and refreshments will be served.

Register here:

"May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart, and warmed by the smiles of the people you love." - an Irish saying Back by popular demand! ACI invites you to join the fun and merriment by celebrating St. Patrick's Day with some traditional Irish mu

02/11/2026

REMINDER: ACI will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents' Day.

02/10/2026

We are excited to start welcoming back our neighbors and families to the new location of the ACI CommUnity Market! Please call 732-738-4388 to make an appointment with Al or Sam.

Our new address is 1090 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ. All Market appointments can use the side entry door labeled with the CommUnity Market logo to the left of Suite 1207.

Visit our website for more info: https://www.adacil.org/community-market

02/10/2026

ACI and Saint Peter's University Hospital will be offering FREE blood pressure and blood sugar screenings next Wednesday. Fasting is not required.

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/upcoming-events-list/blood-pressure-and-blood-sugar-screening

02/10/2026

Our Action Group is meeting THIS TUESDAY at 5:30pm on Zoom!

If you have ever wanted to step up and make change the time is NOW to join with fellow community members and TAKE ACTION!

Scan the QR code to join or type in the Meeting ID: 832 4955 2929