Rutgers Hosts Green Thumb Gardening Workshop for ACI

On May 26th, the Rutgers Master Gardener Program introduced 13 ACI participants to a botanical experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Master gardeners, Jerri Barclay and Anne Ryder, shared their knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for gardening with all those in attendance. The presentation included learning about various types of plants and herbs. The presenters provided a variety of hands-on experiences like examining seeds, planting a personal herb garden, and seeing how to make a single spider plant into multiple plants. Thanks to Ms. Ryder and Ms. Barclay’s hard work, there are a few more green thumbs at ACI.

Edison Students Learn About What People with Disabilities Went Through During The Holocaust

ACI would like the to thank Ilyse Shainbrown of the Holocaust Council of Greater MetroWest in Whippany for her presentation: "The Holocaust & People with Disabilities". 30 people, including students from Edison High School, attended the lecture, which included a presentation and recollections of relatives who were survivors or victims of the Holocaust.

ACI Featured on Emergency Preparedness Panel at Abilities Expo 2016

ACI was honored to be part of a panel discussion on preparing people with disabilities for emergency disasters held on April 29th at the New York Metro Abilities Expo in Edison. Joining Luke Koppisch on the panel were Kathryn Dyjak, MSW, Disability and other Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) Advisor, New York City Emergency Management; Jamie Arasz Prioli, and RESNA ATP, Assistive Technology Specialist, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University College of Education. The panel was facilitated by Kelly Rouba-Boyd, Access/Functional Needs Planner, NJ Office of Emergency Management.

ACI and Red Cross Train Volunteers on Emergency Services for People with Access and Functional Needs

On April 8th, Luke Koppisch and Michael Prasad, Disaster Support Functions Director with the American Red Cross, New Jersey Region, gave a presentation entitled Everyone is Welcome at the Red Cross Regional Disaster Training Institute in Tinton Falls. The goal of the presentation was to give Red Cross volunteers and staff the tools to include people with access and functional needs when providing disaster and emergency shelter services.

Join ACI's New Crochet Club and Help a Local Charity!

Jackie Hilles, a crocheter with over 30 years of experience, is teaching a group of like-minded women the foundation chain, single crochet, double crochet and much more. ACI's Crochet Club will be choosing a pattern to work on as a group and will donate their completed projects to a local charity. The club meets every other Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM with our next class taking place on May 24th, 2016. Visit our website for more details.

ACI Celebrates Earth Day 2016!

ACI celebrated Earth Day by planting flowers that attract butterflies. Participants also watched a documentary about the migration of the North American Monarchs, entitled The Incredible Journey of the Monarch Butterflies. Our next gardening event will take place on May 26th 2016. Visit our website for more details.

ACI and Middlesex County Center for Empowerment Honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Clothesline Project and Denim Day are efforts to bring public awareness to the issue of violence against women. These ACI events were held in conjunction with the Middlesex County Center for Empowerment for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Thank you to all who participated in getting this important message out!