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A Day to Remember: JSDD’s Third Annual Prom

March 27, 2025 / JSDD News

For the third year in a row, JSDD residents and WAE Center members came together for an afternoon of music, laughter, and pure joy at the annual Prom. The event was nothing short of magical, creating lasting memories for all who attended. …

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WAE to Sew – The Creation of a Sensory Blanket

March 27, 2025 / WAE Center News

In the WAE Center sewing class, members created a tactile sensory blanket. Each member who participated in this group project made a three-part strip of colorful fabrics and then added touchable objects like beads, buttons, and bells. These strips were joined together …

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Empowering Independence: Bringing Enabling Technology to Adults with IDD and Older Adults

March 27, 2025 / Uncategorized

As technology continues to transform daily life, JSDD: Life | Home | Tech (LHT) is at the forefront of expanding opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and older adults to live more independently. By integrating enabling technology solutions, LHT …

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JSDD’s Foodie Event: A Delicious Success!

March 25, 2025 / JSDD News, Past Events & Campaigns

JSDD’s Foodie Event, held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, was an incredible success – delightful culinary inspiration, community connection, and support for a meaningful cause. Guests enjoyed a unique and flavorful experience that celebrated the joy of food while supporting the important …

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WAE Center Variety Show & Café – 2025

February 27, 2025 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

A celebration of talents in every art form! The bench of talent at JSDD and the WAE Center runs very deep! This year, the culminating performance in honor of JDAIM (Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month) was expertly coordinated by Jessica …

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Interview with Jaimie Rai, WAE Center Judaic Coordinator

February 26, 2025 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Can you share your vision for Judaic programming at the WAE Center and how it aligns with the center’s holistic approach? My vision for the Judaic programing at the WAE Center is to make it inclusive to all members. To foster an …

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Heidi Happenings – January 2025

January 23, 2025 / Heidi Gallery News

I am often asked: ‘how does Heidi Gallery impact WAE members?’, by visitors to the Gallery here at the JSDD building…the gallery often being their first port of call. It just so happens that the perfect answer to that query has recently presented itself!
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Embracing Challenges Leads to Opportunities and Success

January 18, 2025 / Uncategorized

In celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Millburn Group Home and the 20th Anniversary of the WAE (Wellness, Arts & Enrichment) Center along with all that came before and since, we can trace the successes of JSDD back to the challenges of …

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Celebrating Shabbat with Temple Ner Tamid

January 12, 2025 / JSDD News

The first Shabbat of 2025 was a joyful and meaningful gathering for JSDD residents at Temple New Tamid. The evening began with a warm welcome, as attendees joined together in song led by Cantor Greenberg and her guitar. The lighting of the …

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WAE Center members smile as they build with legos

Lego Magic Brings Creativity and Community to Life at the WAE Center

January 9, 2025 / WAE Center News

On a recent cold and dreary December day, Heidi Gallery at JSDD was bursting with warmth and vibrant color. Not just from the captivating artwork on the walls of the current exhibition, “To Be Determined,” but from crates upon crates of brightly …

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