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Celebrating Shabbat Together: The Power of Community at JSDD

March 24, 2026 / JSDD News

As the sun begins to set on Friday afternoon, the WAE Center begins to fill as our JSDD community members come together to celebrate Shabbat. The bustle of the week slowly gives way to something more intentional. Our monthly Shabbat at the WAE Center is a time to pause, connect, and celebrate together as a community...
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JSDD LHT Team at the 39th NJACP Annual Conference

JSDD Staff Engage, Learn, and Lead at the NJACP Conference

March 24, 2026 / JSDD News

Members of JSDD’s leadership and program teams recently attended the NJACP Conference in Atlantic City. The atmosphere throughout the conference was one of connection, collaboration, and shared purpose...
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Stephanie standing with the aid of a walker while Amelia has both hands out in excitement

Therapy with Stephanie by Amelia

March 24, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Stephanie - The Star of her own show. Amelia Mukherjee, PT, DPT. Physical Therapist. Stephanie greets me at the elevator ready for therapy each week...
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A Beautiful Celebration of Community, Connection, and Purpose

March 17, 2026 / JSDD News

JSDD proudly hosted At The JSDD Table, an unforgettable event that brought together community, compassion, and the joy of shared experiences. The event was a tremendous success, filled with warmth, laughter, meaningful conversations, and, of course, incredible food...
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Life Home Tech members discussing accessibility technology

Launching a Tech Ambassador Journey

February 20, 2026 / JSDD News

JSDD: Life | Home | Tech’s new Tech Ambassador Program which launched late in 2025, brings together a self-selected group of tech‑savvy and tech‑curious WAE Center members. Their perspective is vital—not only to inform the LHT team but to become part of it...
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Adventures in Speech

February 20, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

At JSDD, I have the privilege of working with adults who continue to demonstrate courage, curiosity, and the desire to experience more. As a speech-language pathologist, my focus has always been functional; with exploration and encouragement...
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Ode to Valentines Day at the WAE Center

February 20, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Valentine’s Day Themed Poetry Class. There isn’t a better week of the year to write odes than the week of Valentine’s Day. An ode is a poem in praise of someone or something...
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Rocking for Inclusion

February 20, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

WAE to Create – February 2026. This past fall, I had the pleasure of experiencing Rocking for Inclusion’s debut performance. I immediately knew we needed to bring them to the WAE Center. Rocking for Inclusion’s mission aligns beautifully with our own...
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Horses – Gentle Giants Bringing People Together

February 20, 2026 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

WAE to Create - February 2026. Members of JSDD, WAE Center and JESPY communities are now collaborating and participating in a new equine therapy program, an experience that offers so much more than just time with horses...
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Winter Shabbat Celebrations

January 28, 2026 / JSDD News

Shabbat celebrations in JSDD’s homes create meaningful moments of connection, reflection, and joy. Whether gathered in person or virtually, participants come together to mark the transition from the busy week into a time of rest and community. During recent winter Shabbat gatherings, …

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