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Letter September 2024
To my colleagues and friends: 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 people with...
Blindness is a spectrum
When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how his gradual...
hipcil Accessible Door Opener Push Button
We have modified the front door in our Hackensack location so we can have access for everyone....
Barbie doll with Down syndrome
WASHINGTON — Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on...
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...
Housing Authority of Bergen County Tenant/Participant “Coffee Breaks”
The Housing of Bergen County will be hosting...
Access Not Always Equal
Olivia Liu Asbury Park Press | USA TODAY NETWORK – NEW JERSEY. Stanley Soden of Long Branch was heading down Lowden Court to pick up groceries for...
Election Information for Bergen County Residents
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18. Last Day to register (21 days prior to General Election). SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6....
Hearing Aids without prescription
The ruling applies to devices for adults with mild to moderate hearing problems. Millions of Americans in need of...
Celebrate the ADA!
Today is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) America’s first intensive legislation...
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...
Need a lawyer? We can Help.
Our lawyers provide no-cost legal...
Want a Clean State?
Want a clean state?CRIMINAL RECORDWE...
Our Newest American
After months of studying American history books and working on his conversational English hip webmaster, Pedro Martin was sworn in as an...
Bergen County Section 8
The Housing Authority of Bergen Countyis pleased to announce that beginning Monday May 16, 2022 9:00AM EST and closing Friday May...
Special Needs Karate Class
Ages 6 and up! WHEN: Tuesday, May 10th from 7:00pm-7:45pm Location: Barr Karate 150 Kansas...
Congratulations, Paul!
President Biden will appoint former hip Board Member Paul Aronsohn to serve as a member on the President’s Committee for People with...
PSEG-NJ Utility Support Program for Residents
Pandemic Doubles the Need for...
Bergen County Voting Information
Bergen County Voting InformationIf voters will not be able to go to the polls on Election Day, they may either request a Mail-In Ballot or go to an in-person early voting facility. In-person early voting facilities for this...
Federal Rental Assistance Programs for Renters and Landlords
Rental Assistance Call to ActionJuly 28, 2021New Resources Available for Renters and Landlords Renters and landlords who don’t know where to turn can use a new website from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This website makes it easy to find rental assistance...
Register Ready – For individuals who may need assistance in a disaster
Register Ready - For individuals who may need assistance in a disasterThe first step in emergency preparedness for individuals who may need assistance in a disaster. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET READY? Assemble a Go...
Are You Looking for Housing?
Are You Looking for Housing? Have you been impacted by COVID-19 ? Have you been discriminated against because of COVID-19 or for other reasons? Let Us Help! Call 201-489-3552 Fair Housing Council of...
We need YOU to help create an Inclusive Healthy Community
Inclusive Healthy Community English and Spanish Flyers We need YOU to help create an Inclusive Healthy Community WHAT IS IT? Focus Groups are being formed so that the voices of persons with disabilities and those who support...
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 973-491-4224 All of our phone menu options will remain the same. Announcements “On Monday, April 5th, Access...
New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus Backgrounder
The establishment of this Bi-partisan Legislative effort represents the hard work of many disability advocates. We at hip support this initiative and look forward to enhancing our communication with our elected officials and program leadership. ...
Celebrate, strengthen a disability rights law
It's been over a month since Uber and Lyft began operations in upstate New York, but not everyone has access to ridesharing yet. Wheelchair users are still waiting on these companies to provide accessible vehicles. Aleanna Siacon This week marks an important milestone...
Lighthouses on The Mag Mile Celebrates Access and Inclusion
Morning – focusing on the tens of millions of people with disabilities that could be in the workforce but are “somehow” not making their way in. The Chicago Lighthouse's popular public art display, Lighthouses on The Mag Mile, was showcased to a national audience July...
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