May 22, 2026

Life | Home | Tech Team Stays Busy Connecting, Learning, and Sharing

May 22, 2026 / JSDD News

The Life | Home | Tech (LHT) team has been engaging in a variety of community events and professional opportunities, continuing to share knowledge and build connections about how enabling technology can promote independence. At the Boonton Transition Resource Fair, LHT Program …

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Shabbat at JSDD – May 2026

May 22, 2026 / JSDD News

Shabbat at JSDD is a time to come together, share experiences, and rejoice with friends, community, and those we care about. Every month, people from every JSDD residence look forward to embracing this special time together, in which they can catch up with one another and unwind from the week’s activities...
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Getting to Know… Natasha Powell

May 22, 2026 / JSDD News, Staff

"JSDD will give you all of the tools you need to grow." In our latest staff spotlight, meet Natasha Powell, Associate Director of Quality Assurance. Discover what has surprised her most in her 15-year journey, her favorite memories with residents,...
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Speech Therapy in Action: Yoav’s Journey Toward Unclehood

May 22, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Over several weeks, Yoav and JSDD’s Speech Therapist, Shelby Scalici, worked on a project centered around an exciting life event — becoming an uncle. During their speech therapy sessions, they discussed what kind of uncle Yoav hopes to be and all the things he looks forward to doing with his niece or nephew someday...
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Heidi Happenings – Spring 2026

May 22, 2026 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News

Phew, halfway through Spring already! It has been a busy season at Heidi Gallery, packed with incredible member exhibitions, a bustling variety showcase, live performances, and inspiring community creativity. Catch up on everything that's been happening...
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JSDD Prom Returns to The Brownstone

May 22, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

For the fourth year in a row, JSDD residents and WAE Center members came together for an afternoon filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable moments at the annual Prom. This year the event returned to the elegant Brownstone, setting the stage for …

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