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Shabbat Zoom Gathering – Friday, July 3, 2020 Celebrating Shabbat via Zoom lead by Judaic Coordinator, Hagit Oren, has become a wonderful community building ritual. All JSDD residents are energized to welcome the Sabbath each week with their friends in other homes.  …

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The ultimate 4th of July Summer cookout was held at JSDD’s Millburn home. The residents gathered at the outdoor table, which was decorated in festive red, white and blue, while the grill was fired up and the mouthwatering meal was prepared.  A …

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Catrice B, Assistant Manager of the Parsippany home is celebrating 11 years working for JSDD.  “My job is fulfilling and allows me to watch as the residents’ personalities reveal their interests and as they develop and grow,” said Catrice. “The most joy …

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The Parsippany Home gathered around their outdoor table enjoying a delicious meal with their devoted Direct Support Professional staff.  The scent of freshly cut grass was in the cool breeze that surrounded the patio while the residents were laughing, smiling and relishing …

Parsippany Home Outdoor Dining Read More

JSDD’s Homes participated in a virtual baking class hosted by The Friendship Circle.  Every home received a baking kit bag, prior to the day of the class, packed with all the essentials needed for cooking tasty muffins. JSDD’s Direct Support Professionals working …

JSDD’s Home – Virtual Baking Class Read More

Slice Out Hunger, Slice, and Pizza to the Polls have collaborated to form Pizza vs. Pandemic.  Together they are feeding front line care workers by coordinating large orders with independent pizzerias.  These pizza orders provide much needed revenue to the small business …

Pizza vs Pandemic Donation to JSDD Homes Read More

A Memorial Day celebration was held at the Passaic Ave. home with the women showing their patriotism in red, white and blue dress and decorations.  They participated in festive activities throughout the day with the assistance of the remarkable Director Support Professionals …

Memorial Day Celebration – Passaic Ave Residence Read More

The women of JSDD’s Livingston residence have fewer distractions and increased downtime, with the stay at home restrictions in place.   Each day with the support of the exceptional Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) they are finding new spaces for creativity.  Art is allowing …

JSDD Livingston Residence Freestyle Art Read More

The women of JSDD’s Livingston residence have been enjoying life, even when having to stay at home each day.  Monique, Residential Manager has artistically created a video showcasing the fun happenings  which are being enjoyed.     

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 …

Direct Support Professionals of JSDD They Are Our Heroes! Read More