WAE Center News

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 …

Volunteering at Community FoodBank of New Jersey Read More

WAE Center member Grace S. enjoys photography and took this picture today of the Cooking Class.  They were all hard at work preparing cupcakes for tomorrow’s Valentine Day Celebration in the WAE Center.  Grace wanted to capture the whole group as they …

WAE Center Cooking Class Read More

The WAE Center has the most amazing staff who are dedicated and hardworking.  They also bring their enthusiasm and positive attitudes to work each day which are appreciate by the WAE members who attend the dynamic day program.  Two of the committed …

WAE Center Outing to Comic Book Store Read More

Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator held the Sunday Chavurah class and the lesson  she taught was about the Jewish holiday of    Tu’ B’Shevat.  This holiday occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. It is known as the “New Year …

Celebrate Tu’ B’Shevat with Hagit Read More

  Written by Linda Press, Executive Director The first home opened in 1989 in MetroWest for 6 men and women to live as independently as possible in the community. In the 30 years since, JSDD has grown to support more than 40 …

Happy Birthday Jay Read More

We shared a lovely visit to B’nai Jeshurun, Rosalind & Alfred Lippman Gallery in Livingston, this past week to see the WAE Center Group Show, “Find the Spark Within”.  The exhibit is on display now through February 16th (please call in advance …

WAE Center Day Trip – Art Exhibit Read More

WAE Center members collected food items during the month of December.  WAE members Erik, Janet, Victoria, Roberto with staff member Mark  then took a trip to  Temple Oheb Shalom in South Orange, New Jersey to make the donation. The food will then …

WAE Center Donates to Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry Read More

The Spark Within   JSDD’s WAE Center is a holistic, creative and expressive arts learning center for people with disabilities, dedicated to Finding the Spark Within.  Focusing on the abilities and desires of everyone, the WAE Center embraces humanistic principles to guide …

WAE Center Exhibit at Rosalind & Alfred Lippman Gallery Read More

It was a cold and snowy night in December, but that did not keep the WAE Center Staff from coming out and celebrating together for the holidays.  The work that is done by these individuals is important and complicated, and very much …

WAE Center Staff Holiday Party 2019 Read More