WAE Center News Archives - Page 3 of 13

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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Heidi Gallery – Mentor/Mentee – JDAIM 2023

“The relationship between mentor and mentee is a symbiotic one.” Yvette Lucas, Manager Prevocational Arts This wonderful exhibit is a dynamic statement about the day-to-day inner workings of the WAE Center art studios. Ranging from: one-on-one sessions between facilitator and artist, to …

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Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month

January 20, 2023 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

This month is intended to remind us that ALL Jews, without regard to disability, must have access to Jewish life – to work live, love, play, learn and worship how and where they choose, and to contribute to this wonderful place we …

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Interview with John Avant, Associate Program Manager

January 19, 2023 / WAE Center News

How long have you been with JSDD? Eighteen Months Was this the position you started in? Started as a receptionist for the WAE Center What is your first memory of JSDD? My first memory is meeting the staff during orientation. It was …

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Compilation of Poems & Stories

December 8, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

By: Randy Harris This is a compilation of poems and group stories from the Poetry class. I’m extremely proud of our members for opening themselves to create such beautiful and imaginative work. They have imagined worlds of coffee waterfalls and tap-dancing clouds. …

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Thanks & Giving at the WAE

December 8, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Never ones to forgo a celebration the members of JSDD’s WAE Center gathered on November 16th to share a Thanksgiving feast. This annual ritual is always wonderful and important to the entire JSDD community. It is a time to come together and …

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Heidi Gallery Celebrates The WAE Open

November 22, 2022 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News, WAE Center News

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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Beginnings

September 19, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

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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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