On March 6th, more than 400 people throughout NJ participated in a rally to protest a proposal to cut $800 Medicaid spending over 10 years. The event, organized by the Alliance Center for Independence and Protect Medicaid Coalition, took place at the NJ State House Annex in Trenton. The Protect Medicaid Coalition is made up of over 40 disability organizations, Centers for Independent Living, individual advocates, non-profit organizations, and disability allies.
ACI attends Senator Booker Press Conference on Medicaid cuts
The Alliance Center for Independence, along with DAWN, the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities, and other disability organizations and advocates, participated in a press conference held by NJ Senator Cory Booker.
The event took place at University Hospital in Newark on March 3rd. Senator Booker used the press conference to denounce efforts to cut Medicaid proposed in congress. Last week, the House passed a resolution to cut $800 billion in Medicaid over 10 years.
Protect Medicaid Rally to Defend Vital Medicaid Funding
TRENTON, NJ – [February 19, 2025] – The New Jersey Protect Medicaid Coalition is mobilizing advocates, community members, and supporters to rally to defend Medicaid funding. Proposed cuts in the federal budget will negatively impact 1.9 million New Jerseyans. The Protect Medicaid Rally will take place on Thursday, March 6, from noon to 2 PM at the NJ State House Annex, 145 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, rain or shine.
“We cannot stand by while life-sustaining services are threatened. This rally is an opportunity for our community to come together and demand that our legislators protect Medicaid,” said Colleen Roche, a Medicaid recipient and member of the Coalition. “Medicaid is not just health insurance - it’s a lifeline.”
ACTION ALERT: Medicaid is at risk of being cut! Share your story! 🚨
As the new Congressional leadership prepares their 2025 legislative agenda, reports show that Medicaid is at risk of being cut. If you have Medicaid, these changes will impact you!
According to Justice in Aging, Medicaid "reform" proposals will lead towards taking federal funding away from states or restrict eligibility. Nearly 80 million (including 13 million seniors and people with disabilities) rely on Medicaid for health and long term care.
ACTION ALERT: We need your stories about NJ Transit! 🚨
Are you a person with disabilities who has faced challenges while using NJ Transit bus services, including Access Link? ACI wants to hear from you!
We are collecting stories from individuals who have had their Access Link rides canceled abruptly, experienced significant delays, faced untrained drivers on fixed-route buses, untrained in tie-down procedures or encountered malfunctioning wheelchair lifts. Your voice matters, and sharing your experience can help bring about much-needed change!
Holiday Express Party 2024 🎅
ACI kicked off the holiday season with our annual dance party with our friends from Holiday Express! The party was held at the Reformed Church of Highland Park. Holiday Express provided the food, live music, and entertainment.
Thank you to the Holiday Express band, staff, and volunteers for making this night filled with festive fun! A shout-out to everyone helped fill our food donation boxes. Your donations will help the ACI CommUnity Market!
NJ SNAP Food Assistance
ACI is now a SNAP Navigator!
Need help paying for groceries? See what SNAP can do for you!
NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is New Jersey’s food assistance program to help you buy the groceries to eat and be healthy. Even a small amount can help - every dollar of SNAP you get means a dollar of your food budget you can use for something else you need.
Need help applying? Contact our office at 732-738-4388. Se habla español.
