Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive, invites you to a
Voting Machine Demonstration for Individuals with Disabilities
September 25th, 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hank Gallo Center Lincoln Park, Jersey City.
 Presentation by: Hudson County Board of Election
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SPACE IS LIMITED
RSVP by 9/20 toÂ
at 201-324-6225
For more information and to required special accommodation, please contact: Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inclusion & Accessibility at 201-324-6225
of the new voting machines for the upcoming November election!
The Superintendent of Elections will demonstrate the voting process including the ballot marking device’s features, including contrast, zoom and the ATI equipment for the vision impaired.
The demo will take place
on August 20th at 2pm at the Bergen hipcil office in Hackensack.
For those of you who have been affiliated with Heightened Independence and Progress Center for Independent Living, you may remember that we held a dinner-dance annually to raise funds and interest in our programs. In 2023 the Board encouraged us to change to a more formal event to be in line with our colleagues in the nonprofit world, so we held our first such event on June 30, 2023, and it was a success. We honored Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli for his contributions to the community of people with disabilities. We also honored our three longest serving Board members who have volunteered countless hours of service to hipcil. They are Anna Navatta, Betty Fetzer and Rich Hodgman.
This year we have scheduled our Gala to be held October 18, and we have expanded our recognition to include individuals who have demonstrated the best about Independent Living.
The “hipcil Making a Difference” Award will recognize Dr. Stephanie McGowan, a leader in the field of education, a tireless advocate on behalf of people with disabilities and a public servant.
The “Ed Roberts Perseverance Award” named after the “Father of Independent Living” who raised awareness of the need for the rights of people with disabilities. His successful advocacy led to The Rehabilitation Act of 1973’s inclusion of funding for Centers for Independent Living like hipcil. Victor Muniz will be celebrated for his resilience and his dedication to his power to overcome multiple obstacles to become an independent and successful member of his community.
The “hipcil Legacy Award” will recognize one of our longtime consumers who has participated in almost every event and initiative that the agency sponsors. The recipient embodies community inclusion and activism. Austin Epstein will be honored because of his contributions to serving his community as an advocate and true participant.
We have been privileged to have a Board of Trustees that has remained consistent for many years, and we will honor Anne Marie Prendergast, Hyacinthe Nkurunziza and Roy Lippin.
What to Expect:
• This year we will have a formal plated dinner. • We will include a photo booth along with the DJ services. • We have been collecting a wide array of interesting silent auction gift items.
Please contact the hipcil office for additional details.
The funds raised will support our underfunded programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.
The Women’s group meets the first Thursday of every month.
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Women’s Group focused on literary endeavors, self-improvement and created social opportunities. This club allows women to share ideas, empowering one another to make positive changes in their lives. There may be a cost for certain activities.
Contact Blagica at 201-996-9100 ext. 29 to sign up!
hipcil’s Friends, Fun, & Food Fall Fun Festival!
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hipcil’s
Friends, Fun, & Food Fall Fun Festival!
Join us at Hackensack Recreation Center 116 Holt Street, Hackensack, NJ This location is Access Link Accessible
Saturday, October 7 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost is $10 per person +$5 transportation MUST PRE-REGISTER Please return this RSVP no later than Friday, September 15th There will be limited transportation available. Complete the form below and mail with your check made out to ‘hipcil’
To: hipcil Fall Fun Heightened Independence and Progress 131 Main St. Suite 120 Hackensack, NJ 07601
For any problems on October 7th ONLY call 551-238-7696
