Dena Kevelson, Author at JSDD

JSDD’s Home – Virtual Baking Class

June 16, 2020 / JSDD News

JSDD’s Homes participated in a virtual baking class hosted by The Friendship Circle. Every home received a baking kit bag, prior to the day of the class, packed with all the essentials needed for cooking tasty muffins. JSDD’s Direct Support Professionals working …

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Pizza vs Pandemic Donation to JSDD Homes

June 4, 2020 / JSDD News

Slice Out Hunger, Slice, and Pizza to the Polls have collaborated to form Pizza vs. Pandemic. Together they are feeding front line care workers by coordinating large orders with independent pizzerias. These pizza orders provide much needed revenue to the small business …

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Memorial Day Celebration – Passaic Ave Residence

June 3, 2020 / JSDD News

A Memorial Day celebration was held at the Passaic Ave. home with the women showing their patriotism in red, white and blue dress and decorations. They participated in festive activities throughout the day with the assistance of the remarkable Director Support Professionals …

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JSDD Livingston Residence Freestyle Art

June 2, 2020 / JSDD News

The women of JSDD’s Livingston residence have fewer distractions and increased downtime, with the stay at home restrictions in place. Each day with the support of the exceptional Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) they are finding new spaces for creativity. Art is allowing …

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Livingston Residence Video for May 2020

May 22, 2020 / JSDD News

The women of JSDD’s Livingston residence have been enjoying life, even when having to stay at home each day. Monique, Residential Manager has artistically created a video showcasing the fun happenings which are being enjoyed.

Direct Support Professionals of JSDD They Are Our Heroes!

May 21, 2020 / JSDD News

It was a pleasure to speak with Shila B., Assistant Manager in the Millburn home. She has worked for JSDD for an amazing 9 years! When she first started working as a DSP in 2011, she didn’t think the job would find …

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WAE Center’s Birthday Wishes for Ellen Goldner

May 19, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Enthusiastic birthday greetings for Ellen from WAE Center members and staff.

There is no one more genuine in their admiration for WAE artists and the accomplishments of WAE members than Ellen. “She touches and shapes the self-esteem of our members and their sense of belonging to something bigger. Ellen's presence, enthusiasm, encouragement, warmth, and pride are infectious and inspirational,” says Linda Press.

Watch and listen as WAE Center members sing special birthday greetings to Ellen in this wonderful split-screen video.
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JSDD Residents Send “Happy” Wishes for Ellen Goldner’s Birthday

May 19, 2020 / JSDD News

Residents from JSDD’s twelve homes got together virtually to express birthday wishes for president Ellen Goldner. To the tune of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” residents are pictured in this video sharing their colorful hand-crafted cards and participating in other activities both before and during shelter-in-place.
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Cloth Masks and Ear Savers Donated

May 18, 2020 / JSDD News

Jennifer Fay, R.N. and JSDD Director of Nursing, received donations from New Jersey Masks of cloth face masks and ear savers. These were made with immense consideration for the Direct Support Professionals working in JSDD’s residences. JSDD would like to express our …

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Exceptional Community Support

May 18, 2020 / JSDD News

JSDD is extremely grateful to be the recipient of immensely needed PPE from various townships. Thank you Christopher C. Mullin Emergency Management Coordinator -Livingston Fire Department Candace Davenport, R.N., BSN, Health Officer for Maplewood Robert Echavarria, Office Emergency Management – Millburn Fire …

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Author name: Dena Kevelson