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Residents, Families, and Staff Unite for a Special Summer Celebration

September 28, 2026 / JSDD News

Residents, family members, and staff came together this summer for a memorable family party at one of the JSDD homes, celebrating community, connection, and fun in the sun...
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Amelia helping Alicia with Physical Therapy to walk around

Therapies Impacting Daily Life

September 28, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Our physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams are focused on supporting independence, communication, and overall health through everyday activities...
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Getting to Know…Tiffeny Rivers

September 28, 2026 / JSDD News, Staff

Getting to Know... Tiffeny Rivers, Senior Manager. "My first memory of working at the Maplewood group home was how much I was welcomed at the home by staff, family members, and residents, and how supportive the administration team was...."
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Life Home Tech coordinators presenting their plan for this year to improve accessibility and independence using assistive technologies

Life | Home | Tech Receives Grant Renewal to Expand Enabling Technology Education Program

September 28, 2026 / JSDD News

JSDD is pleased to announce the renewal of funding for Life | Home | Tech. We are deeply grateful to the Grotta Fund for Older Adults for its continued support and commitment to helping older adults remain safe, connected, and independent. This …

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Courtside Access Scores Big for JSDD

July 29, 2026 / JSDD News, Past Events & Campaigns

JSDD's inaugural summer fundraiser, Courtside Access, was a tremendous success, bringing together supporters, community members, and basketball fans for an unforgettable evening of connection, conversation, and philanthropy...
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JSDD Board Members smiling at the shabbat celebration in heidi gallery

Shabbat at Heidi Gallery with Oheb Shalom Congregation

July 27, 2026 / JSDD News

Community, creativity, and connection were at the heart of a special Shabbat evening as Oheb Shalom Congregation hosted its monthly Happy Holy Hour on Friday night at JSDD’s Heidi Gallery. Surrounded by the inspiring Creativity Abound exhibit, which showcases the artwork of …

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Heidi Happenings – July 2026

July 21, 2026 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News

Creativity Abound Exhibit features the JSDD Staff! I challenged the JSDD Staff to submit artwork for a juried exhibit. The opening reception of Creativity Abound at Heidi Gallery featuring 47 works of art from 22 staff members...
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Getting to Know…Michelle Dotro

July 21, 2026 / JSDD News, Staff

Getting to Know... Michelle Dotro, Associate Director of Nursing. "The team works as a highly effective unit. Everyone comes in with their best ideas! We provide comprehensive, quality support to our residents. Everything we do is for our residents..."
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People holding two thumbs up while getting ready to tap dance

Tapping A WAE….

July 21, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Members who participate in the WAE Center’s movement class tried a new method of grooving- tap dance! Facilitated by Sue Orkand, movement instructor, the introduction to tap was a huge hit among members; so much so, that a new class dedicated solely …

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WAE Center member singing into a microphone during the talent show

Uncharted Territory of Talent! July 2026

July 21, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

When our Floor Supervisor, Jasmine Payne, first came to the team and declared, "We need to have a Talent Show," I was not convinced. What I didn't see was everything that was happening behind the scenes. Members were signing up. Confidence was growing. Excitement was spreading. This wasn't about presenting polished work. This was about giving people permission to simply be themselves...
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