Jessica Goldstein, Author at JSDD

A Joyous Milestone: Celebrating Debbie’s 70th Birthday at the WAE Center

May 13, 2025 / JSDD News

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the WAE Center, a big group full of life, laughter, and love gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday for Debbie! The room was transformed with elegant gold and mint green decorations, reflecting the warmth and vibrancy …

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Getting to Know…. Theatre Facilitator, Jeremy Kole

April 25, 2025 / Staff, WAE Center News

Name: Jeremy Kole Title: Theater Consultant How long have you been with JSDD? This is my first year!I officially started with the agency back in September of 2024. Is this the position you started in? It is, though I have now also substituted …

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A Day to Remember: JSDD’s Third Annual Prom

March 27, 2025 / JSDD News

For the third year in a row, JSDD residents and WAE Center members came together for an afternoon of music, laughter, and pure joy at the annual Prom. The event was nothing short of magical, creating lasting memories for all who attended. …

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Empowering Independence: Bringing Enabling Technology to Adults with IDD and Older Adults

March 27, 2025 / Uncategorized

As technology continues to transform daily life, JSDD: Life | Home | Tech (LHT) is at the forefront of expanding opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and older adults to live more independently. By integrating enabling technology solutions, LHT …

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Interview with Jaimie Rai, WAE Center Judaic Coordinator

February 26, 2025 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Can you share your vision for Judaic programming at the WAE Center and how it aligns with the center’s holistic approach? My vision for the Judaic programing at the WAE Center is to make it inclusive to all members. To foster an …

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Celebrating Shabbat with Temple Ner Tamid

January 12, 2025 / JSDD News

The first Shabbat of 2025 was a joyful and meaningful gathering for JSDD residents at Temple New Tamid. The evening began with a warm welcome, as attendees joined together in song led by Cantor Greenberg and her guitar. The lighting of the …

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Lego Magic Brings Creativity and Community to Life at the WAE Center

January 9, 2025 / WAE Center News

On a recent cold and dreary December day, Heidi Gallery at JSDD was bursting with warmth and vibrant color. Not just from the captivating artwork on the walls of the current exhibition, “To Be Determined,” but from crates upon crates of brightly …

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Interview with Rose Monroe

December 28, 2024 / JSDD News, Staff

What initially drew you to being a DSP? I am a trained teacher for many years so teaching and nurturing is something that comes naturally. When I entered this field and realized the similarities my interest was piqued. Watching my residents succeed …

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JSDD Celebrates Its Employees

December 26, 2024 / JSDD News

JSDD celebrated another year of growth in Residential Services, WAE Center, Therapeutic Services, Life | Home | Tech and Heidi Gallery programming. At the heart of this success is our extraordinary staff, whose passion and dedication make all of this work possible. …

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Esther and Lisette celebrating with Marilynn Schneider

One Studio, Two Women, Twenty Years of Guidance and Inspiration

December 2, 2024 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Getting to know Esther & Lisette of the WAE Studio Esther Tanahashi Can you tell us about your background and what led you to work with adults with IDD in a wellness and arts program? The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, …

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Author name: Jessica Goldstein