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Direct Support Professionals of JSDD They Are Our Heroes!

May 21, 2020 / JSDD News

It was a pleasure to speak with Shila B., Assistant Manager in the Millburn home. She has worked for JSDD for an amazing 9 years! When she first started working as a DSP in 2011, she didn’t think the job would find …

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WAE Center’s Birthday Wishes for Ellen Goldner

May 19, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Enthusiastic birthday greetings for Ellen from WAE Center members and staff.

There is no one more genuine in their admiration for WAE artists and the accomplishments of WAE members than Ellen. “She touches and shapes the self-esteem of our members and their sense of belonging to something bigger. Ellen's presence, enthusiasm, encouragement, warmth, and pride are infectious and inspirational,” says Linda Press.

Watch and listen as WAE Center members sing special birthday greetings to Ellen in this wonderful split-screen video.
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JSDD Residents Send “Happy” Wishes for Ellen Goldner’s Birthday

May 19, 2020 / JSDD News

Residents from JSDD’s twelve homes got together virtually to express birthday wishes for president Ellen Goldner. To the tune of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” residents are pictured in this video sharing their colorful hand-crafted cards and participating in other activities both before and during shelter-in-place.
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Zoom Chavurah Class

May 18, 2020 / JSDD News

Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator held a Zoom Chavurah class on Sunday, May 17, 2020. All the participants enjoyed a virtual tour around two ports in Israel – Jaffo and Caesarea. Hagit taught them about the holiday of Shavuot and one of the …

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May 15, 2020 Zoom Shabbat

May 18, 2020 / JSDD News

Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator held a Zoom Shabbat for the JSDD Residences. All welcomed Shabbat with songs and blessings. The women from the Passaic Home shared that they loved the Shabbat songs and how important it is to be kind to each …

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Cloth Masks and Ear Savers Donated

May 18, 2020 / JSDD News

Jennifer Fay, R.N. and JSDD Director of Nursing, received donations from New Jersey Masks of cloth face masks and ear savers. These were made with immense consideration for the Direct Support Professionals working in JSDD’s residences. JSDD would like to express our …

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Exceptional Community Support

May 18, 2020 / JSDD News

JSDD is extremely grateful to be the recipient of immensely needed PPE from various townships. Thank you Christopher C. Mullin Emergency Management Coordinator -Livingston Fire Department Candace Davenport, R.N., BSN, Health Officer for Maplewood Robert Echavarria, Office Emergency Management – Millburn Fire …

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Parsippany Home Participates with WAE Online Classes

May 11, 2020 / JSDD News

WAE Center is offering online classes to current WAE Center members, JSDD residents and to those in the community who wish to join. WAE Online class were enjoyed by the men who live in the Parsippany Home along with the residential manager. …

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April 24th Shabbat Dinner

April 27, 2020 / JSDD News

Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator organized a Zoom Shabbat for the twelve (12) homes. A delicious Shabbat Dinner was distributed to each home as a “Thank You” to the Direct Support Professionals and to and be enjoyed by the residents. The meal was …

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Millburn Residence Family Shows Appreciation

April 21, 2020 / JSDD News

Mindy and Dean Baker’s sister lives in the Millburn Group Home. To show their appreciation to the staff for their amazing commitment during this pandemic, for the outstanding care they are giving the residents a dinner was dropped off. They were able …

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