Alliance Center for Independence

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Our consumers and volunteers enjoyed an outdoor arts & crafts activity alongside the Employment Team! It was a wonderful opportunity to practice social skills, build connections, enjoy great conversations, and have fun together.

08/28/2026

BASEBALL GAMES: SOMERSET PATRIOTS VS. HARTFORD YARD GOATS

📆 September 8 and 10, 2026
⌚ 6:35 PM
📌 TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ
💵 FREE, but donations are always welcome! (donations payable to the Alliance Center for Independence, 1090 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ)

Join ACI at TD Bank Ballpark to watch our Somerset Patriots play the Hartford Yard Goats!

Limited to 3 tickets per consumer (please list all participants when registering) per game.

Tickets will only be available for pickup at ACI (located at 1090 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ) until the day before the games (call to make an appointment prior). There will be no tickets available on the day of the game.

Transportation will not be provided. Bring money for concessions if desired.

❓ If you have any questions, please contact Ky Harmon at [email protected] or 732-738-4388.

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GAME 1

📆 Tuesday, September 8, 2026

GAME HIGHLIGHT: WWE Superstar Damian Priest will appear at the game with special VIP packages. The first 1,000 adults in attendance will receive a WWE Patriots jersey. The game is also Bark In The Park. Dogs will receive a leash when they enter the ballpark. Bring your well-behaved, socialized dogs to the ballpark! Presented by Dogtopia of Montgomery & Berkeley Heights.

🔗 Register here: https://www.adacil.org/upcoming-events-list/baseball-game-sept-2026-1

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GAME 2

📆 Thursday, September 10, 2026

GAME HIGHLIGHT: Fans will be able to enjoy $1 Hot Dogs at the game and those 21+ will have the chance to win $10,000 courtesy of Heineken Zero.

🔗 Register here: https://www.adacil.org/upcoming-events-list/baseball-game-sept-2026-2

08/28/2026

We recently kicked off our new Allied Men's Group, led by ACI staff Ron and Jason. The men were warmly welcomed as they discussed the purpose of the group, its activities, and what it represents. They also answered questions, participated in icebreakers, and began building a sense of community. It was a great start to what promises to be a meaningful journey!

We hope you'll join us for the next meeting in September!

🔗 Register here: https://www.adacil.org/recurring-events/allied-mens-group

08/27/2026

ACI consumers joined artist Mark Oldland for a two-part printmaking workshop series! Mark brought in the screens he made from the paintings and photos of the participants. The participants then learned how to use the screen printing technique to create multi-layered art pieces. The final projects came out beautifully!

08/27/2026

27 VOICES FOR 27 YEARS: WE’RE STILL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!

Due to continued interest and requests from people who would still like to participate, we’ve extended the deadline for our 27 Voices for 27 Years campaign! We are still accepting submissions from people with disabilities, family members, advocates, and allies.

Send us a short 1-minute video or 1-page written story along with a recent photo/headshot. Submissions will be shared as part of our social media campaign and may be included in our booklet for New Jersey legislators.

Not sure what to say? Consider one of these questions:
- Why is living in the community important to you?
- Why is it important to protect the rights of people with disabilities?
- What would you like legislators to know about disability rights and community living?

📨 Send your submission to [email protected]

Your story matters. Help us show why disability rights must continue to be protected!

🔗 Visit our website for more info:

27 Voices for 27 Years is a civil rights awareness campaign created by ACI to remind everyone what community living really means.

08/27/2026

27 VOICES FOR 27 YEARS: SENATOR CORY BOOKER

Join Senator Cory Booker in celebrating the 27th anniversary of the landmark Olmstead decision. In this video, Senator Booker highlights the importance of protecting the fundamental rights, dignity, and independence of people with disabilities as we work together to build inclusive communities where everyone belongs.

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27 Voices for 27 Years is a civil rights awareness campaign created by ACI to remind everyone what community living really means.

Community living is a civil right!

🔗 Visit our website for more info: adacil.org

08/26/2026

SERV WITH PURPOSE

📆 Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 20, 2026 to February 25, 2027
⌚ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📌 ACI, 1090 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ
🎂 Ages 18 and up

ACI is excited to announce the newly expanded Serv With Purpose, a 17-week hands-on training program for adults with developmental disabilities designed to prepare participants for employment in the restaurant, food service, hospitality, and venue industries.

Building on ACI's previous ServSafe training program, Serv With Purpose now goes beyond certification, providing participants with hands-on training and practical workplace skills to help prepare them for employment.

Participants will prepare for and take the ServSafe Food Handler Certification exam while developing skills in:
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Workplace readiness
- Teamwork and communication
- Professionalism
- Hands-on workplace skills
- Other skills needed to be successful in the workplace

With a small class size and individualized instruction, participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Interested in Serv With Purpose?

Complete the online application using the registration link below.

For individuals receiving DDD services, participation may be funded through Community-Based Supports in the participant's DDD budget.

Class size is limited to just 6 participants to allow for small-group, individualized instruction.

Applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be contacted regarding enrollment.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early!

Application deadline is Setpember 20, 2026.

🔗 Register here:

📆 Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 20, 2026 to February 25, 2027 ⌚ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 📌 ACI, 1090 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ 🎂 Ages 18 and up Serv With Purpose is a 17-week training program designed to help adults with disabilities build skills for employment in the restaurant, ...

08/26/2026

ACI volunteers and consumers participated in a plate decorating workshop, where they had the opportunity to design their own custom plates. Everyone enjoyed expressing their creativity and proud of their unique designs!

08/25/2026

27 VOICES FOR 27 YEARS: COLLEEN ROCHE

Colleen Roche, chairperson of the New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council (NJSILC) and the Board of Trustees at the Alliance Center for Independence (ACI), shares her personal story on the vital importance of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Colleen highlights how HCBS makes independent living possible and emphasizes why we must continue protecting the rights, dignity, and inclusion of disabled people in our communities.

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27 Voices for 27 Years is a civil rights awareness campaign created by ACI to remind everyone what community living really means.

Community living is a civil right!

🔗 Visit our website for more info: adacil.org