FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO
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Letter May 2026
On May 22, 1995, I began my journey with Heightened Independence and Progress Center for Independent Living (HIPCIL) as a Hispanic Outreach Worker. At that time, ,,,,
Letter December 2025
As we come to the close of another year, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. This year has been one of growth, resilience, and ….
Letter September 2024
As I approach my 50th year working under the recommendations and mandates of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended I feel the need to reflect on my service to ensure that …
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 ….
Letter July 2022
Sometimes things are happening so fast that there is scarcely enough time to stop to tell everyone about...
Letter October 2021
Usually, I write these pieces from my desk at the hip Hackensack offices but today I’m seated at the Rodda Center in Teaneck having just received my Pfizer booster shot.
Letter July 2021
During these past 16 months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic we have become very conscious of...
Letter April 2021
Lining up. As I was waiting in line for my COVID vaccine I started to recall the many times I have been...
Letter May 2020
In my town we’ve just completed a Municipal election to fill three seats on the Council. In the spirit...
Letter March 2020
There is no question that this entire COVID-19 response is like nothing we’ve ever experienced. We’ve...
The volunteers from St. Peter the Apostle Church
From left to right: Mary, Joan Bob, Patty, hip’s Trish and Martha. Read more…
In Loving Memory Eileen Goff
Eileen Goff In Loving Memory By now many of you have heard that hip’s beloved founder and former...
Letter May 2019
Greetings The Memorial Day Weekend with its many parades and events honoring our nation’s heroes marks...
Letter October 2018
Greetings: It’s that time of the year when we can never predict the weather. We can start the day...
Letter July 2018
Greetings: Despite the fact that June broke records for hot weather, it was a busy month for hip. We held...
Letter May 2018
A message from the desk of the hip President: In the mid-90s I was doing some work at the National Rehabilitation Association offices in Alexandria, VA, and it was my first time helping to develop a website. In those days I didn’t know dot org from dot…
Letter March 2018
Over the course of my career, I have conducted public forums, focus groups and town meetings for government agencies and professional associations. These events have always proven to be thought-provoking and…
Letter October 2017
Like many baby boomers I have decided to follow the advice outlined in the Sedlar-Miners book, “Don’t Retire…Rewire” so I will remain in the workforce with some modifications. ….
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