2020 WAE Center Purim Spiel
Theater facilitator Alexa T. diligently worked with a group of WAE Center performers to present the 2020 WAE Center Purim Spiel. The audience enjoyed the performance which was a huge success!
WAE Center News
Chavurah Class Celebrates Purim
The monthly Chavurah Class, facilitated by Hagit Oren, was a lesson and celebration for Purim. All the attendees were happily engaged in the activities and the arts and craft project had the participants making Groggers (noise makers) which they used while the …
Ethan & the Bean Day Trip
The WAE Center made a trip to Ethan & the Bean, a non-profit cafe in Little Falls, New Jersey. This unique cafe employs a significant number of persons with intellectual or developmental delays. WAE Center members of the “Social Language Group” and …
Congregation Beth El’s Religious School Visit
JSDD’s WAE Center visited Congregation Beth El’s Religious School in South Orange to study and learn together. This is our third year that Morah Rivka Nelson has invited Center members to share their life experience and speak about their artwork. Our …
Ginny’s Circle
Ginny K. a longtime employee of the WAE Center is moving to the WAE Center Workability Program exclusively and will no longer be working in the WAE Center. A traditional send off at the WAE Center includes a “circle” where everyone wishes …
Grace’s Day of WAE Center Photography
Grace is a WAE Center member who enjoys being behind the camera and taking pictures of her friends during the various activities that happen daily in the WAE Center. Below is Grace’s latest pictures she photographed and as you can see everyone …
2020 Purim Spiel is in Rehearsals
The cast for the 2020 Purim Spiel have been working hard practicing for their upcoming show.  WAE Center members will have the opportunity to enjoy The Purim Spiel which is a short, fun, and interactive performance about the story of Purim.
WAE Center Day Trip Montclair State University
We had another really nice visit to Montclair State University’s George Segal Gallery (https://www.montclair.edu/galleries/). The trip was for the members of our Photo Club and was led by our newest Art Facilitator, Bill. The exhibition featured the work of MSU Professor Klaus …
WAE Center Day Trip to SMI Gallery
A great visit to our friend Susanna at the SMI Gallery to see the GOOD WORKS 2020 Exhibition. The members got to enjoy the artwork of 28 participating artists, including our very own Yvette Lucas who had two pieces in the show. …
Volunteering at Community FoodBank of New Jersey
The WAE Center is fortunate having Emmanuel M. on the team of exceptional direct support professional.  Emmanuel is focused and dedicated and always has a smile on his face. The compassion he shows daily to the members of the WAE Center shines …