Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ

09/20/2023

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09/15/2023

Good morning everyone! Unfortunately we have to announce that we are at max capacity for our Annual Pcinic at Mercer County Park and will no longer be accepting any registrations. If you have any questions please feel free to call the office at (609) 581- 4500 and ask for Ruth.

09/11/2023

🌟 Honoring Resilience and Colleen Fraser on September 11 🌟

On this solemn day, we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when our world changed forever. We pay our deepest respects to the lives lost and the countless heroes who emerged from the darkness. We remember Colleen Fraser, our dear friend and executive director at the time, who was aboard Flight 93, the fourth hijacked plane on September 11.

Today we celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience that unites us as a nation. In the face of adversity, we have seen people of all abilities come together, reminding us that together is what make us stronger as a society.

Today, and every day, let us honor the resilience within us all.

To read more about Colleen Fraser, Please Visit this site:
https://93memorial.com/Heros-Of-Flight-93/pages/Colleen-Fraser_jpg.htm

09/08/2023

The Office on Aging is seeking your feedback to ensure that the office can continue to effectively serve Mercer County residents.
Click below to let your voices be heard!

Let Your Voice Be Heard with Office on Aging's Needs Assessment Survey Mercer County, New Jersey sent this bulletin at 09/06/2023 10:26 AM EDT View as a Webpage Department of Human Services Brian M. Hughes | County Executive Marygrace Billek | Director of Human Services Board of County Commissioners...

09/05/2023

Big thanks to the Klockner Elementary School for having us at their outreach event on September 1st 😁

08/29/2023

Great minds think alike

08/23/2023

Devereux New Jersey has immediate availability for autism diagnostic assessments for children and adults! Assessments are designed to answer specific questions and offer recommendations for strengthening an individual’s unique academic, behavioral, social, and emotional functioning. These comprehensive assessments can be helpful in determining DDD eligibility.

For more information, visit the link below ⬇️

https://www.devereux.org/site/SPageServer/?NONCE_TOKEN=91065F7A8E42065ED9E99C4235E2AA30&pagename=aba_therapy

08/21/2023

We hope everyone had a blast at our PCIL Annual Softball Game ⚾️ last Wednesday! Thank you to everyone who came out, and Dan from Miracle League for a great night 🏆

08/18/2023

Register for NAMI's Family-to-Family educational program with the link below ⬇️

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/F2F_Fall2023

08/17/2023

All we do is twin, twin twin!

08/16/2023

Our PCIL Annual Softball Game ⚾️ is on for tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 pm!

08/15/2023

Save the date!

08/14/2023

Looking to fill 5 spots for our upcoming DMV course beginning September 11th through November 2nd.
The course will be hosted at our office location and run Monday’s & Thursday’s from 3pm-4:30pm.
We are expecting you to commit to both days to be enrolled. If interested please contact Stephanie Wilmot through phone or email.
Phone: 609-581-4500
Email: [email protected]

08/10/2023

Join SPAN Parent Advocacy Network to enhance your leadership and advocacy skills, whether you are an emerging or seasoned leader!

The conference will offer thought-provoking speakers and informational breakout sessions to provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to advocate on behalf of infants, toddlers, children, and youth.

For more information, visit the link below! ⬇️
https://spanadvocacy.org/2023parentleadershipconference/

08/09/2023

ABLE today, ABLE leaders, including State Treasurers and state program directors, provide an introduction on ABLE accounts and highlight personal stories of enrollees.

ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save money that is not counted towards asset limitations set by means-tested benefit programs such as Medicaid or SSI. “Asset limits” prevent people with disabilities from saving money beyond $2,000 (a typical asset limit) and planning for their future.

Watch to learn more about these impactful financial tools for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.abletoday.org

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08/08/2023

❕Got Transition is working on a 2-year project, funded by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, to examine barriers and policy options for youth with special health care needs (YSHCN), particularly Black YSHCN, aging out of four public programs: SSI, Medicaid, CHIP, and Title V Programs for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. They are working with a national advisory group on this effort.

They would like to hear directly from families with young adults ages 19-25 who have or are in the process of aging into adulthood and losing childhood eligibility for the four public programs. It will help them better understand the challenges that Black YSHCN, including those with disabilities, and their families face during this process. Your response will be anonymous. They plan to summarize the anonymous responses to this question in a report, which will include recommendations for how to better support Black young adults and their families as they age out of the four public programs.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QW9K2N3

08/07/2023

Mercer FSO and its Family Support Partners have been blessed with weekly food donations through Mercer Street Friends, Mercer County's Food Bank.

Every Tuesday rain or shine, they host a food distribution and all are welcome.

To register, please call 609-586-1200

https://mercerfso.org

08/04/2023

NJCDD Hybrid Public Meeting

August 10 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) Hybrid Public Meeting will be held on Thursday August 10, 2023 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. To attend in person or make a comment, please submit your In-Person RSVP or written public comment to [email protected] by Wednesday August 9, 2023

To register for the webinar, use the link below ⬇️
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5GmOmAduRwuXW1ZxfwwhmQ #/registration

08/03/2023

HomeFront's mobile arts van Artie will be stopping by Palmer Square, Princeton's "First Friday" on August 4th! Enjoy an art project and learn about ArtSpace and HomeFront services.

Check out full "First Friday" happenings at https://palmersquare.com/event/first-fridays/2023-08-04/

For more information about ArtSpace, visit www.homefront-artspace.com and www.homefrontnj.org

08/02/2023

We are looking for individuals living with disabilities to join NJSILC in advocating for people with disabilities.

To learn more about NJSILC visit: https://bit.ly/NJSILC-Trifold
For more information about becoming an NJSILC Member and for the zoom link to attend our meetings please contact: Jesse Schwartzman at [email protected]

The New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is a 17-member body appointed by the Governor which maximizes opportunities for people with disabilities through planning and advocacy. The SILC is a separate entity, in, but not of, the New Jersey Department of Labor. The SILC membership represents the interests of New Jersey’s cross disability population.

NJ Statewide Independent Living Council DAWN Center for Independent Living Alliance Center for Independence MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. Cumberland County Resources for Independent Living, Inc. Heightened Independence and Progress (hip) Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ Camden City Independent Living Center Center for Independent Living of SJ, Inc. DIAL Center for Independent Living Atlantic Center for Independent Living

07/28/2023

Dont forget to register for our Blue Light virtual recreation event this upcoming Tuesday, August 1st!

07/28/2023

As temperatures increase towards the high 90's, both the Senior Center and Library in Hamilton are available for you to visit if you need to escape the heat.

Also, here are some tips on staying cool and beating the heat ⬇️

07/27/2023

Join Wicoff House Museum on September 23rd from 6-8 pm for games, food, prizes, fun and more!

https://wicoffhouseplainsboro.com

07/26/2023

Join I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation & Stellar Farmer's Market for Free Nutrition and Cooking Demo Workshops!

Are you looking to improve your cooking skills and learn about healthy nutrition? Look no further! Their online workshops are the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your culinary expertise and gain valuable insights into maintaining a nutritious lifestyle.

Dates:
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM

For more information and to register view the link below ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-nutrition-and-cooking-demo-workshops-tickets-673419625227?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&from=762243a82a3211eea9ce96149808ddfe

07/24/2023

In His Image Hair Studio & Diane Elizabeth Natural Hair Care presents the 6th Annual Beauty Block on August 5th between State Street and Hanover Street in Trenton, NJ from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Stop by for free hairstyling, meals, haircuts, games, clothes, health screenings and resources!

07/20/2023

Some information to all access link users!

07/19/2023

Save a date for Mercer County Park's Concert Series!

For more information, click the link below ⬇️

https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/mercer-county-park-commission/recreation-events

07/18/2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our last recreation event at Art on Hulfish in Princeton NJ to enjoy the Traces on the Landscape art exhibit! It was a great time to get together and make some of our own art after being inspired by the exhibition. Thanks again to Princeton University Art Museum for a fun artsy night! 🖼

07/17/2023

Save the date for Mercer County's Constituent Service Fair on August 23rd from 12 pm to 4 pm at Mercer County Office Park.

It is a fair for all ages with information about direct services to individuals and families seeking assistance through a variety of federal, state, county, municipal, and nonprofit agencies and that we hope you can join us!

07/13/2023

JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH!

July is Disability Pride Month, a celebration of the pride felt by individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. It was on this day that the first Disability Pride Day was held and it has evolved into a month-long celebration.

July is recognized as a celebration of heritage, disability culture, and the achievement of people with disabilities. Celebrating Disability Pride Month provides an opportunity to remove the stigma and recognize the natural part of human diversity, which includes people living with disabilities.

The Disability Pride Flag, by Ann Magill, represents the following:

Black: This field represents the disabled people who have lost their lives due not only to their illness but also to negligence, su***de, and eugenics.
Red: physical disabilities
Yellow: cognitive and intellectual disabilities
White: invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
Blue: mental illness
Green: sensory perception disabilities

https://www.macc.edu/disability-pride-month/

07/12/2023

Please help us congratulate our DMV client Lloyd Hoffman on passing the written state exam today. Lloyd was struggling to pass the test for the last couple of months and decided to enroll in our course. His determination and and studying finally paid off. We wish him all the best as he hits the road.

07/12/2023

Check it out! ⬇️ Congratulations to Robert Jackson who has but been sworn in to serve on Mercer County’s boards and commissions!

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NJMERCER/bulletins/364ad39

07/11/2023

Don't forget to register for our next recreation event this upcoming Thursday, July 13th!

07/07/2023

If anyone is interested or feels they would benefit from our RAMP program please contact the office at (609) 581- 4500 and ask to speak with Stephanie. We will be taking registrations until July 31st! More course details will be provided during the intake process. Please share with friends and family to help PCIL create a better tomorrow!

07/06/2023

Trutopia Foundation's Smart Goals Challenge!

Be the first to Shop at Trutopia's Annual Free Retail Shopping Experience.

Trutopia believes you can accomplish whatever you put ENERGY into. This year's pop-up shop, those who complete their smart goals will be the first to shop on Saturday Aug 5th during their Energy Health & Wellness Fair Located at Project Freedom Hamilton Woods.

If you have more than one person in your household that will be shopping, all must complete smart goals challenge to shop early!

Make sure the goal you set is attainable and meaningful with in the time frame. Trutopia will reach out to check on your progress. Examples- Learn a new hobby, eat more fruits and veggies, make a daily routine, start a business.

07/05/2023

Save the date for Studio Route 29's Benefit Dance Party!

On Friday July 14th, from 7-10pm

50 Trenton Ave, Frenchtown NJ 08825

✤ Chef Cal Peternell will be cooking up pizzas in the cob oven ✤

✾ Refreshments ✾

✿ Live DJs ✿

❀ Raffle of special offerings from local businesses and individuals as well as artists from the studio ❀

✣ Kick off the Frenchtown Bastille Day Celebrations with us ✣

✽ Merch for sale ✽

❁ Keep our programming financial accessible for all ❁

❊ Fun with friends and maybe some surprises ❊

❋ Get your tickets now! And tell a friend! ❋
http://surl.li/iukxx

Please note that the dance party is taking place a couple doors down from Studio Route 29 under ArtYard's big beautiful tent at 50 Trenton Ave! Park in our lot and walk down the tow path. *For those who need accessible parking only*: park in the smaller lot at 50 Trenton. More info on the eventbrite page.

07/03/2023

The Trutopia Foundation and Project
Freedom partnered together to provide the
community with awesome resources and
support. On August 5th 2023 they will bring
the great ENERGY. Join them and bring your
best ENERGY as well and take advantage
of all the resources and fun activities!

For more information, please visit
www.trutopia.org

06/30/2023

The RAMP Program had the pleasure of attending the RAMP annual meeting in Washington DC this week, and was able to bring along student Charles Cobb and mother Tina. We had the opportunity to visit monuments, complete a scavenger hunt around the city and Charles presented on his RAMP journey. It was Charles’s first Washington DC visit and we can say it was a huge success! Happy to share some of the moments with our PCIL family.

06/30/2023

Enjoy fireworks at Rider University Tonight!