Author name: Jessica Goldstein

Healthy Cooking Class for the WAE Center

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The WAE Center’s cooking class has been busy with our Cooking Consultant, Crystal Dickerson from Plant Based Planet LLC. This class has been designed to teach participants valuable life skills, promote healthy eating habits, and inspire creativity in the kitchen, including many delicious recipes such as biscuits and gravy, Mac and Cheese and more (all vegan!) The energy in the room is always electric but especially during a recent pancake making class as participants discovered they could be creative with their pancakes. “Who doesn’t love pancakes?”
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Nutan Rubinson smiling in front of JSDD artwork

Getting to Know: Nutan Rubinson

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Getting to Know… Nutan Rubinson Nutan Rubinson is a Staff Development and Supervisor Training Specialist and has been working since April 2024. Their first memory of JSDD was a meaningful tour to see the staff and members in action. Read more about Nutan Rubinson and their experience at JSDD.
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Getting to Know: Micaela Camacho- Tenreiro

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Getting to Know… Micaela Camacho- Tenreiro Micaela Camacho- Tenreiro is a LGBTQ+ Coordinator/Facilitator and has been working since January 2024. Their first memory of JSDD was a wonderful conversation about how best they can facilitate and work with people with IDD. Read more about Micaela Camacho- Tenreiro and their experience at JSDD.
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Celebrating Shabbat Together: A Monthly Gathering for JSDD Residents

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Earlier this year, JSDD residents began coming together once a month to celebrate Shabbat in person. The joy of community and tradition is palpable each month as the participants gather to welcome Shabbat in person. The evening begins with blessings over the candles, challah, and grape juice, setting a serene and spiritual tone for welcoming Shabbat.
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