Community Access Unlimited (CAU) Redefines Social Services For People With Disabilities

-Three Decades Strong And Still Going-

Elizabeth, NJ – June 2014 – Community Access Unlimited (CAU), a non-profit human services agency that provides support services for youth and adults with disabilities, celebrated its 35th year of business on May 7. Sydney Blanchard, Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with WCTC-AM radio about the milestones the organization has accomplished.  Two members of the CAU Board of Trustees also had the opportunity to discusswith The Home News Tribune their personal experiences throughout the years.

The interview which aired on WCTC-AM "Jersey Central" can be heard here. To read " Community Access Unlimited, based in Union County, celebrates 35 years of helping people with disabilities," click here.

CAU’s mission is to provide community access through effective and comprehensive support services for at-risk youth and individuals with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to live independently and to lead normal and productive lives as citizens integrated into the community. CAU also takes on the challenge of developing affordable housing.

CAU provides supports and gives a voice to adults and youth who traditionally have had little support and no voice in society. It helps people with housing, life skills training, vocational skills, employment, health maintenance, money management, socialization, education, crisis intervention, civic activities, behavioral support, transportation assistance and community support. CAU also supports opportunities for advocacy through training in assertiveness, decision making, and civil rights.