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Community Access Unlimited company history timeline

1979

Since our inception in 1979, Community Access Unlimited has continued to grow to support members to live full and self-directed lives in their communities.

1981

Our first supervised apartment program opened in 1981, offering supported independent living to assist members integrating into the community.

1984

CAU established supports for youth in New Jersey’s child welfare system in 1984, launching transitional living and education programs that continue today in our Transitional Opportunities Program (TOP) and other programs serving over 100 youth.

Helping Hands, an energetic self-advocacy group for people with disabilities, was formed at the agency in 1984 and continues to engage on issues affecting members.

1987

By taking initiative to buy property through the low-income housing tax credit, CAU financed its first housing units in 1987, beginning with more than 70 housing units, condos and apartments in Union County.

1992

Community Access Unlimited was then known as the Association for the Advancement of the Mentally Handicapped-Union, and officially became CAU in 1992.

2006

CAU programs have been awarded three-year accreditations since 2006 by the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

2014

The Academy of Continuing Education opened in 2014 to provide adults with disabilities alternatives to traditional day support.

2016

Our Day Program found a new home at a beautifully redesigned and expanded facility in Cranford in 2016.

2019

Executive Director Bernadette Griswold became CAU’s leader in 2019 with more than 15 years of experience in direct service, business development and advocacy at the agency.

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