Alliance Center for Independence

04/20/2026

SURVEY: Parents with disabilities: Tell us your pregnancy story!

Boston University is looking for people with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, or other intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate in a one-hour online interview about how using Medicaid affects pregnancy experiences.

Take the survey here: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nlBQQr6CrHsk18

More info: https://sites.bu.edu/rubenstein/promise-idd/

PROMISE IDD Policies for Reproductive Outcomes in Medicaid–Improving Services for Enrollees with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PROMISE IDD) Funding: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 1R01HD109135-01 PI: Eric Rubenstein, PhD ScM   If yo...

04/17/2026

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 Luke Koppisch at 732-738-4388 or lkoppisch@adacil.org

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

04/17/2026

The Rutgers NJ Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) will be hosting the first of three virtual workshops for anyone interested in travel training or learning how to use public transportation safely and independently.

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/recurring-events/navigate-nj-transit-with-confidence

04/15/2026

ReelAbilities authentically showcases disability experiences and talent both on screen and behind the camera through award-winning short and feature-length films. Each screening at Kean University includes disability-led discussions that foster community dialogue, challenge stereotypes and promote access — fulfilling ReelAbilities’s mission of reframing disability through powerful storytelling.

This Spring, the ReelAbilities Film Festival at Kean University is on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with options to attend in person at Kean’s Union campus or stream virtually from home. A talkback will follow each session.

More info: https://keanstage.com/ReelAbilitiesNJ

04/15/2026

The AARP New Jersey Fraud Hub is your trusted, one‑stop resource for staying informed and protected against scams targeting older adults and their families. Through tools, tips, and timely alerts, the Fraud Hub empowers New Jersey residents to recognize red flags, avoid financial loss, and take action if fraud occurs.

This April, AARP New Jersey is amplifying that mission with our April Fraud Blitz, a month‑long focus on education and awareness featuring free events, expert insights, and practical guidance on today’s most common scams, from cryptocurrency and impostor fraud to identity theft. Together, the Fraud Hub and April Fraud Blitz help you stay informed, stay alert, and stay safe.

Visit the AARP website for upcoming events on how to protect yourself from Fraud!

Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults have experienced at least one scam.

04/14/2026

Learn how to navigate NJ Transit with confidence! 🚌 https://conta.cc/41AOtfT

Email from Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) Upcoming Events from ACI NEWS PROGRAMS EVENTS ABOUT DONATE     NAVIGATE NJ TRANSIT WITH CONFIDENCE 📆 Tuesdays, April 21, May 19, and June 16 ⌚ 1:00 P

04/14/2026

One day only — Tuesday, April 28 — 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Reserve Your Tickets: https://keanstage.com/reelabilitiesnj/

04/14/2026

Join ACI at TD Bank Ballpark to watch our Somerset Patriots play the Reading Fightin Phils!

Tickets are FREE, but donations are always welcome!

Limited to 2 tickets per consumer. Tickets will only be available for pickup at ACI until the day before the game (call to make an appointment prior). There will be no tickets available on the day of the game.

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/upcoming-events-list/baseball-game-april-2026

04/13/2026

April 17, 2026 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series Webinar

Supporting Autistic People to Thrive in Adulthood: Lessons Learned from Research on Adult Transitions and Mental Health
presented by Anne V. Kirby, PhD, OTR/L
*NJLEND CE Event Recognizing Autism Acceptance Month*

There's still time to register! Free of charge. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Open to people who live or work in New Jersey.

Learn more and register now: https://boggscenterregistration.rwjms.rutgers.edu/index.php/event/lecture

04/13/2026

The LGBTQ+ and Disabled! Virtual Peer Group meeting scheduled for tonight (April 13th) has been cancelled. Meetings will resume on April 27th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Register here:

📆 Second and Fourth Monday of Every Month ⌚ 6:30 to 7:30 PM 🌐 Google Meet - Week 1: meet.google.com/hht-zjkp-feq 🌐 Google Meet - Week 2: meet.google.com/xpm-wrok-udd 📞 Dial-in # - Week 1: 402-797-1170‬ (PIN: ‪292 744 995‬ #) 📞 Dial-in # - Week 2: 615-813-0305‬ (PIN: ‪299 88...

04/13/2026

Experience the healing power of rhythm, movement, and music in this dynamic, interactive 50‑minute presentation and performance featuring master tap dancer and “foot‑musician” Omar Edwards.

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/upcoming-events-list/dance-medicine

04/10/2026

Navigate NJ Transit with Confidence

📆 Tuesdays, April 21, May 19, and June 16
⌚ 1:00 PM
🌐 Zoom: us04web.zoom.us/j/77957584270?pwd=S3TjnIbvyMMSV4dFkBZIzOXWBdNgOO.1

Learn. Ask. Travel with Confidence.

The NJ Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) at Rutgers University’s Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) invites you to join our virtual office hours for anyone interested in travel training or learning how to use public transportation safely and independently.

Register here: https://www.adacil.org/recurring-events/navigate-nj-transit-with-confidence

📆 Tuesdays, April 21, May 19, and June 16 ⌚ 1:00 PM 🌐 Zoom: us04web.zoom.us/j/77957584270?pwd=S3TjnIbvyMMSV4dFkBZIzOXWBdNgOO.1 Learn. Ask. Travel with Confidence. The NJ Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) at Rutgers University’s Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) invite