WAE Center

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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The May 12th Gala, Taking Care of Our Own, A Night Honoring Ellen Goldner will be rescheduled in the spring of 2021 because of the pandemic. The evolving Coronavirus situation is a challenge unlike any we have ever faced. All of us at JSDD, including our administrative team, direct support professionals and Board of Trustees hope you, your immediate and extended family are healthy and taking extra care of yourselves during these unprecedented times. We would not be able to carry out our mission without our dedicated and compassionate direct support professionals (DSP). They continue to provide around the clock care and support to the residents in our homes. JSDD will honor them in the future for their unwavering commitment to […]

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JSDD Residential and WAE Center Update Thanks to all who continue to express their concern for the men and women served by JSDD.  Sixty (60) WAE Center members are either home with their families every day or at home all day in a JSDD or other agency Residence – just like many of us.  Everyone continues to receive the assistance and support they need.  We are making every effort to: maintain a stimulating and meaningful daily routine for all residents support the individuals who reside at home with their families continue to employ as many of our remarkable, hard working and talented staff as possible by re-deploying them in our homes or by assisting in members’ homes Many have responded […]

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A Letter from Executive Director Linda Press Thanks to all who have expressed their concern over the past week for the men and women served by JSDD.  Please know that we are also concerned about you and are here to serve as a resource to those in need of assistance. JSDD shares the new reality of our times with all of you On Friday, March 13, the WAE Center closed and will not re-open until further notice.  The State of NJ has mandated the closure and will, likely, advise us when to re-open.

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Theater facilitator Alexa T. diligently worked with a group of WAE Center performers to present the 2020 WAE Center Purim Spiel.  The  audience enjoyed the performance which  was a huge success!

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