ACI continues to advocate for people with disabilities who seek medical services during the coronavirus pandemic. We recently wrote to the NJ Department of Health regarding hospitals' policies that disallow patients who rely on their own mobility devices to use them while getting treatment. You can read the letter sent to Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli at the link below.
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ACI Food Pantry is Still Operating During the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you are a low income person with a disability or are impacted by the pandemic and need food…we can help!
The ACI Food Pantry is open Monday and Wednesday from 9 AM to 5 PM during the coronavirus pandemic. We still continue to get donations of food and are fully stocked with canned vegetables, fresh milk, peanut butter, bread, water, and other essential items. We also have a limited number of masks and gloves.
Please call 732-738-4388 to schedule an appointment for curbside pickup outside of the ACI office, located at 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ.
The ACI Food Pantry is a proud member of the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS).
ACI strictly adheres to CDC and state health department guidelines regarding social distancing and maintaining virus-free environments.
Making COVID-19 Testing for Homes Operated by DDD a Priority
ACI calls on the state Department of Human Services and NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities to make COVID-19 testing of all residents of group homes, SNFs and developmental centers, and other housing programs operated by DDD a priority, whether symptoms are present or not. You can read the letter that ACI recently sent to Carole Johnson, Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, at the link below.
Transparent Masks for Sale
FOR SALE: Transparent masks for individuals who lip read or have hearing loss.
$8.00 each
$7.00 for bulk orders over 10
Free shipping from NJ
Masks must be hand washed.
For questions and ordering information, please contact dmask477@gmail.com
ACI and Advocates Provide Input on COVID-19 Policy
ACI was given the opportunity to provide comment on the document entitled, "Allocation of Critical Care Resources During a Public Health Emergency" issued by the NJ Department of Health on April 11, 2020. As the Health Department is finalizing its policy on how critical care resources are distributed during the coronavirus crisis, ACI and its partner advocates provided needed input to ensure that the rights of people with disabilities and their families/guardians are included.
Below is the letter that ACI sent to the Department of Health.
Concerns NJ Disabled Face During Coronavirus...Let Governor Murphy Know!
The Alliance Center for Independence and its allies have compiled a list of some of the most pressing issues facing people with disabilities in NJ (based on our contact with our constituents) and have presented them to state emergency, legislators and human services officials. We recently submitted the list to Governor Murphy. (See below)
We are urging people with disabilities and their family members to write to Governor Phil Murphy to let him know of the issues you are facing during this crisis. During most crises, the issues facing people with disabilities are often crowded out by others...but we can change that!
Coronavirus Guide for People with I-DD
To better prepare our community during the recent Coronavirus outbreak, we put together this downloadable guide filled with numerous tips and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Download it at the links below!
