Living My Best Life

📌 ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ
🎂 For ages 21 to 35 years old
💵 $2500 (please see application for payment options)

We are thrilled to announce that ACI's Living My Best Life (LMBL) workshop series is back and better than ever! The new and improved curriculum-based program is now accepting applications for the upcoming group starting on March 4th.

If you or a loved one is a disabled adult between the ages of 21 and 35, and wanting to learn the skills and resources to live independently, then this program may be perfect for you!

This 18 session program, covers a wide range of essential life skills, including Problem Solving, Safety at Home, and Financial Literacy, to name a few. Our program is limited to only 6 participants per class, ensuring an individualized and effective learning experience.

Applications are due by February 12th.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel and 6 participants will be selected, so don't wait to apply!

The cost for LMBL is $2500. Please see application for payment options.

Note for DDD Consumers: Upon application approval, this program is considered a Community Based Supports (CBS) program through your DDD budget for 88 hours or 352 units over a four month period.

Participants will develop skills in the following areas

• Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Self Awareness & Strengths

• Living on your own: Household Duties

• Communication & Conflict Resolution

• Budgeting Basics

• Healthy Living & Self-Care

• Healthy Relationships & Sex Education

• Transportation & Safety

• Nutrition Basics & Grocery Shopping

• ADA & Voting Rights

Group and individual fun activities aid in the hands-on learning experiences. This series may also include guest presenters and trips in the community. Participants will use limited reading and writing skills and will practice social skills during lunchtimes. This series will culminate in a special presentation and celebratory dinner planned, and enjoyed by the participants and their special guests on the final day. 

Graduates will attend monthly meetings. This monthly gathering helps them continue to grow the friendships made during their time in LMBL. They eat a light meal together then participate in a fun social activity. Many of the LMBL alumni make plans and participate in social activities offsite at local diners, movie theaters and malls.

This program is for adults with disabilities ages 21 through 35. Attendees will need to commit to attend and actively participate in every 3-hour session, once or twice a week as per the schedule over a 14-15 week period.  There will be a two week break around the midway point. 

Please bring a boxed lunch to every session.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

In case of inclement weather, you will be notified via text no later than 9 PM the evening prior to a scheduled training.