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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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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

March 13, 2023 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News, WAE Center News

“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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