ACI continues to
distribute emergency supplies, including emergency kits, first aid
kits, among other items to people with
disabilities under a grant from AmeriCares. ACI will also be conducting 4
workshops on emergency preparedness during the Summer of 2013.
"Our partnership with AmeriCares allows us to help more individuals prepare for the next emergency or disaster." - Carole Tonks, Executive Director
Our first
workshop took place at Woodbridge Developmental Center on June 25. 35
residents of the center attended, many of whom shared their experiences
during Hurricane Sandy. Upcoming workshops: July 1st with AdvoServe in Branchburg, August 13th at our office in Edison, and September 17th with the MS Support Group in Metuchen.
On June 18th, the ACI staff met with with Lindsay O'Brien, Hurricane Sandy, Project Manager at AmeriCares. "Our partnership with AmeriCares allows us to help more individuals prepare for the next emergency or disaster", says Carole Tonks, Executive Director. "We appreciate Lindsay's support and assistance."
