What are you thankful for?
November 24, 2021
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Melissa Pearl and Andre Foster Many of us have much to be thankful for this holiday season: increased comfort and safety visiting family and friends thanks to vaccines, and a return to some of our favorite activities and regular schedules. The challenges of the pandemic for people with disabilities have sometimes been more complicated: dealing with changes to important services and...
Get into the Holiday Spirit with Elf!
November 17, 2021
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Zoe Rivera and Tyler O’Neill perform as Jovie and Buddy in the CAU Community Players Elf the Musical Jr. A triumphant musical return this December promises holiday cheer, a lot of laughs, and possibly too much sugar. Tickets are available now for Elf the Musical Jr., presented Dec. 10, 11 and 12. All shows are streaming virtually at 7:00 p.m. for audiences to enjoy at home. The CAU...
Read all about it in the 2021 Annual Report!
November 15, 2021
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Our 2021 Annual Report is here! View the PDF flipbook View and download PDF Our annual report is where we share what we do and who we are, including interviews with the awesome people we serve! What's in the report: -Learn about our many programs and services, including education, employment and recreation! -A thank you to our staff -Spotlights on the people we...
Hiring People with Disabilities is a Win for Everyone
November 8, 2021
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Ronald Vigliano has proven himself as a valuable employee with nearly 22 years of experience working at Shoprite. He prepares orders, delivers them to customers, and processes returns at the bustling store. Tonya Hopson enjoys her job at Target and has worked at the store for 18 years, stocking and organizing in different departments and preparing drinks at Starbucks. Vigliano and...
The Fall PACES Newsletter is Here!
October 18, 2021
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Check out the fall issue of The PACES Post, the CAU PACES program’s newsletter! In this issue: learn a little bit about our awesome coaches, the history of Halloween, tips for self care, and recent achievements of the people we serve! The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) program supports youth in foster care, ages 16-21, in their successful transition to and...
People CAU Serves Learn Culinary Skills and Assist Meals on Wheels
October 11, 2021
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When Hurricane Ida flooded the Union County Meals on Wheels kitchen on Sept. 1, the operation to feed 1,000 homebound people a day ground to a halt. Thanks to a culinary training program stepping in to help, Meals on Wheels was delivering again a week later at a time of critical need. The culinary Jobs Plus program run by the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth will hold a graduation...
It’s DSP Recognition Week! Thank You For All you Do!
September 16, 2021
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It's Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! We are proud to celebrate CAU’s 602 DSPs for the talent and dedication they bring to assisting the people we serve in living life to the fullest. DSPs offer specialized support to increase independence. They may meet medical and behavioral health needs, provide personal care, assist with mobility, and teach social, workplace and daily...
In Remembrance of 9/11 and Colleen Fraser
September 13, 2021
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Elizabeth residents gathered to remember and honor the lives lost on 9/11 this Saturday, with community dignitaries and residents attending a ceremony at the Midtown Pedestrian Plaza, where the city has a 9/11 memorial statue. The ceremony opened with sirens at 8:46 a.m., in recognition of the first attack, and a moment of silence. Among the six Elizabeth residents who died that day was...
What’s the Difference Between Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing?
September 8, 2021
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Supportive Housing vs. Transitional Housing Housing resources are available for those who need support for a variety of reasons, such as having a disability, chronic illness, drug addiction, mental illness, or facing homelessness. Supportive housing and transitional housing offer different options depending on the needs of individuals. What is Supportive Housing? Supportive housing is a type of...
Celebrate Creativity at Arts in the Park
August 4, 2021
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All are invited to enjoy a summer day of arts and entertainment organized by Community Access Unlimited on Aug. 20 in Warinanco Park in Roselle. Community Access Unlimited is seeking artists, musicians, singers and dancers to share their creative passions and participate in Arts in the Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free event is open for the community to enjoy. Arts in the Park will take...