Monica Schneider-Brewer, Author at JSDD

Heidi Gallery Celebrates The WAE Open

The advisory committee of Heidi Gallery has been meeting since May of 2022. Their work has been focused on developing the first juried open exhibit held in this stunning new space. Expanding upon the idea of displaying the artwork of artist members …

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Beginnings

September 19, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

By Howard Charish, JSDD Board Member When I entered graduate school to obtain a master’s degree in social work, the first paper that I had to write was on beginnings. It was a daunting assignment for new students who were filled with …

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First Annual Awards Ceremony

September 12, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

By Harry Klein, Director of the WAE Center On Thursday, 08/18/2022, the JSDD WAE Center held its first “Annual Awards Ceremony” for members. The idea for the ceremony came out of the “WAE Center Member Advisory Board” (GiGi, Roberto, Kevin M., Alicia), …

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WAE to Connect – Welcomes Ronnella Walker as Manager

July 11, 2022 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

From the Desk of Harry Klein, Director, JSDD WAE Center When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the WAE community over 2 years ago, the staff scrambled to figure out how to stay connected with our members. By May of 2020, we were hosting 4 …

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Happy Pride 2022

May 31, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Brad van Eeden-Moorefield, MSW, Ph.D., CFLE Acting Department Chair, FSHD Professor and Associate Department Chair for Social Justice Initiatives Department of Family Science & Human Development I was thrilled to be asked to contribute a post for Pride month. I thought …

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A Mother’s Perspective

April 29, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Written by Chris Guida Imagine planning a trip to Hawaii, where the language is familiar, and the atmosphere is heavenly only to get off the plane and discover you are in Mongolia. When my son Kevin was born 37 years ago, I …

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PFLAG Chapter President William Placek to Speak at LGBTQ+ WAE Virtual Meeting on April 19

April 6, 2022 / WAE Center News

William Placek, PFLAG Chapter president, will speak at the April 19 LGBTQ+ WAE group’s virtual meeting, starting at 7pm. LGBTQ+ WAE provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults with developmental disabilities to interact with others who share similar experiences. New members are …

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Women’s History Month – Meet Faye Graye, Art Studio Coordinator

March 10, 2022 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

March is Women’s History Month. Every woman has a history. Each woman comes into this world with skills and ideas, hopes and dreams. This month I will be paying attention to the histories of the women I know. I …

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Passing the Baton

March 8, 2022 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Big Changes – Passing the Baton to Harry Klein, Acting Director Thursday March 3rd, the WAE Center gathered to bid farewell to Aubrie George in her role as Director. Aubrie is taking a step back from the directorship and will remain connected …

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Sam & Ellen Weinstock – JDAIM: Inclusion in Action

February 8, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Written by: Ellen and Sam Weinstock for Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) when Jewish organizations join to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. In recognition of …

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Author name: Monica Schneider-Brewer