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Sukkot 2023

October 24, 2023 / WAE Center News

Preparations began long before Sukkot in the WAE Center. The Judaic Gems and Makers Studio classes got together to work on two wall hangings for the Sukkah. Members were shown how to use disperse dyes to create images of vegetables and fruits …

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At Risk! Remote Learning Program – WAE to Connect

October 23, 2023 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

As of Tuesday, 11/7/23 the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities is rescinding its temporary service modification regarding virtual classes. This means that DDD will no longer fund remote classes as of Tuesday, 11/7/23. This impacts all WAE members who are receiving DDD …

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Checking in with JSDD: Life | Home | Tech

October 23, 2023 / JSDD News

Work on JSDD: Life| Home| Tech, the grant received with the support of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has been going full steam ahead. Meetings with the team and vendors happen almost daily. The setting up of the demo apartment has begun. The apartment …

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JSDD Residents Go to Israel

July 18, 2023 / JSDD News

JSDD’s residents and three staff members have returned home from a once in a lifetime trip to Israel. This trip, the Centennial Mission of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest was ambitious and unparalleled. Each day was a new adventure with so much …

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NJMS Collaborative Arts Hybrid Exhibit 2023

July 18, 2023 / WAE Center News

Virtual Exhibit Open through August 31st Exhibit open through August 20, 2023 at NJMS 2023 brought another summer of joining forces with Arts Access at Matheny and installing a summer exhibit in the halls of New Jersey Medical School. In addition to …

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Meet Shelby Camhi, Speech Language Pathologist – Interview

July 18, 2023 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Name: Shelby Camhi Title: Speech Language Pathologist How long have you been with JSDD? Since January 2023 Was this the position you started in? Yes What is your first memory of JSDD? I connected with Harry first and the initial word I …

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Kudos to WAE Volunteers!

July 12, 2023 / WAE Center News

On 06/29/2023, we celebrated our extraordinary cadre of volunteers with a luncheon. It was a joyous occasion filled with warmth and camaraderie. The event provided a platform for our members to actively participate in creating a memorable experience for each volunteer. Members …

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JSDD – Annual Meeting June 13, 2023

July 6, 2023 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

June is an exciting time at JSDD. In addition to the great weather and the WAE garden taking bloom, June brings the Annual Meeting. It is a time to come together as a community to reflect on the many accomplishments of the …

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FAMILY MEETING

May 30, 2023 / JSDD News

On May 10th, JSDD held its first in-person Family Information Session since before the pandemic. There were more than 35 residential and WAE Center family members in attendance to participate as Linda Press, Executive Director and Harry Klein, WAE Center Director, provided …

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WAE Center Welcomes the Kids!

May 26, 2023 / WAE Center News

In celebration of National “Take Your Child to Work Day 2023 (04/27/2023), JSDD staff invited their kids to join them for a day of learning and exploration at the WAE Center. 13 young people, between the ages of 8 and 19 participated …

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