WHO WE ARE
Supporting independent living for people with disabilities, hipcil is a nonprofit agency run by and for people with disabilities.
Its purpose is to promote full inclusion and full accessibility for all people, and to enhance the ability of every individual to live and work with maximum independence.
Save the Date for hipcil Gala
The funds raised will support our underfunded programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Gala Fundraiser Sponsored by the Generosity of:
Comcast (Legal Response Center)
Let’s Roam!
hipcilTALKS Rachel’s Advocacy Journey
Hello everyone, my name is Rachel and I am so glad to be here today. I am speaking for hip the heightened Independence and progress program. It is such an honor to be here sharing my advocating journey with this program today and I’m so grateful to have this opportunity. My hope with sharing this talk is allowing it to be shared to where other individuals see it. Where it shared as a message of appreciation and hopefulness for the future for other people that have disabilities.
hipcilNews Winter Spring 2023
From the Desk of the President
2022 Annual Meeting
AVL Update
Welcome to hip!
The Friendship House
The website
Heightened Independence and Progress
The hip Holiday Party Returns!
Ride Connect Program
HumpDay Happenings!
Congratulations!
hip Thanks…
hipcil continues to grow!
hipcil continues to grow!
Our donation program has become so successful that we’ve had to upgrade to a full-sized storage unit!.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, and we’re looking forward to continuing to distribute these needed items to those in our community.
See the images.
Housing Authority of Bergen County Tenant/Participant “Coffee Breaks”
The Housing of Bergen County will be hosting Coffee Breaks throughout the 2023 Year for Tenants/Participants who would like to stop in with questions regarding the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Feel free to stop in on any of the dates below with those questions you’ve been wanting to ask and haven’t had the opportunity too.
February 27
May 22
August 28
November 20
hipcilTALKS Resume & Interview prep
hipcilTALKS Resume & Interview prep.
by Jesse Schwartzman.
Welcome back to another hip talk my name is Jesse and today we’re talking about resume and interview prep. So it’s very important when you’re looking at a resume to make sure that there’s no spelling errors.
I’ve looked at resumes for bosses in the past and with all the technology out there that has all the spell check and all that stuff you would still see people that have resumes that have incorrect errors.
hipcilTALKS on Mental Health
hipTALKS on Mental Health,
by Meaghan Velten.
hi my name my name is Megan and I’m here on behalf of heightened Independence in Progress (hip) to give a hip talk about mental health especially as it pertains to college students now as college students you are known offices when it comes to stressors there are a lot of things that could derail your mental health over the course of a year or maybe a semester for instance if it’s midterms or finals that’s different than if it’s the beginning of the semester if …
Access Not Always Equal
Stanley Soden of Long Branch was heading down Lowden Court to pick up groceries for himself and two neighbors in his apartment building. Despite the sidewalks that line Monmouth Medical Center on his right, Soden, who uses a motorized wheelchair, was riding on the street next to cars and trucks.
The reason? For Soden, sidewalks can be less safe than streets. At a few curb cuts leading down the sidewalk along Lowden Court, puddles and potholes have the ability to tip his wheelchair.
COVID-19 Community Response Program
Funding Application Dear Applicant: Welcome to the COVID-19 Community Response Program,...
hipcilTALKS about college
hipTALKS about college.
by Jesse Schwartzman
Welcome to the first of many hip talks about the transition from high school to college.
My name is Jesse and I will talk about how stay organized some time management skills how best to scroll through your campus email and how to be an active listener.
I’m wearing a black shirt I have brown hair blue eyes and I’m wearing glasses or pronouns are he him there are many ways to stay organized.
Letter October 2022
Every now and then I will lend my column to a member of the staff so that they can share their views.
Brian.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
By Jesse Schwartzman.
This month we celebrate October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM was declared by Congress in 1988 to spread awareness and the contributions of people with disabilities while at work.
Annual Holiday Party 2022
Dinner, Dancing, Music & Holiday Cheer.
Join us at The Double Tree Hotel,
2117 Rt. 4 East Fort Lee, NJ
on Sunday, December 11th
from 12 pm to 4 pm.
Cost is $50 per person + transportation.
Please return this RSVP no later than
Thursday, November 29th.
There will be limited transportation available.
Annual Meeting 2022
The Annual Membership Meeting.
Hackensack Recreation Center
116 Holt Street, Hackensack, NJ
Wednesday, November 16th from 6 – 9 pm.
Keynote Speaker:
Soke Larry Barr: Possibilities, not Disabilities.
Join hip’s Board of Trustees, staff, consumers, and friends over festive refreshments and demonstrate your support of the concept of Independent Living.
hipcilNews Summer 2022
From the Desk of the President:
The Brain Health & Community Resource Fair.
Elder Abuse Walk.
College Initiative.
Bergen County Caregiver Conference.
Food collection.
Upcoming Events.
Recipe Corner!
Delivery Time!
Our New hip Friends
Need Guidance? Help is Here.
Check out the updated hipo website!
New Arts Projects for MTS.
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Hearing Aids without prescription
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Celebrate the ADA!
Today is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) America’s first intensive legislation focusing on the equality for people with disabilities. This Act has been an impetus in driving our country forward towards equal opportunity, …
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 is the new three-digit dialing code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Starting July 16, 2022, you can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
Need a lawyer? We can Help.
Our lawyers provide no-cost legal services for eligible residents of Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties.
Call (973) 523-2900 to learn how we van help.
Northeast, New Jersey
LEGAL SERVICES
Want a Clean State?
Want a clean state?
CRIMINAL RECORD
WE CAN HELP.
Our attorneys provide free legal assistance with expungement of criminal records.
Call (973) 523-2900 to learn how we can help.
Northeast, New Jersey
LEGAL SERVICES
hipcil’s Summer Calendar Raffle 2022!
July, August & Sept. 2021
Each and Every Weekday
66 Chances to Win!
Win Multiple Times!
PSEG-NJ Utility Support Program for Residents
Are you behind on your utility bills? PSEG can help you get back on track. Utility payment assistance programs have expanded to include more people in need. The state’s COVID-19 utility moratorium grace period is coming to an end on March 15th. See utility assistance programs that are currently available. (English & Spanish)
Register Ready – For individuals who may need assistance in a disaster
The first step in emergency preparedness for individuals who may need assistance in a disaster.
Access Link New Telephone Number Alert
Access Link New Telephone Number Alert The Access Link toll-free number will be retired on April 5th, 2021.In preparation, please start using...
TESTIMONIALS
“I was so grateful for hip during the pandemic. They checked in on me and made sure I had groceries and was safe. Everyone at hip made me feel like I wasn’t alone – they are truly my guardian angels.”
“I like the work you do. Everyone is nice and talks to me. You help me with a lot of my things and the other girls help too. I give the office 100 out of 10 stars. Thank you for everything.”
“If hip hadn’t helped me with a new air conditioner this summer, I wouldn’t have been able to function independently and maintain my quality of life. Thanks again for all your help!”
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