The Article 16 Clinic at Jawonio: A Haven for Hope and Healing “What I am most proud of as Director of the Article 16 Clinic is how dedicated the providers and clerical staff are to the well being of the individuals they are trying to help.” – Mitchell Spiegel M.A., P.T. | Director of Clinical…
Labor Day and Jawonio: Celebrating the Power of Work “Every worker, regardless of their abilities, deserves the opportunity to contribute, to find purpose, and to experience the inherent dignity of labor. On this Labor Day, let us celebrate the achievements of all workers, including those who overcome challenges to make a valuable impact on our…
CEO Newsletter, Summer 2024 A Message from Randi Rios-Castro, CEO Randi Rios-Castro, CEO The summer season has brought some wonderful memories for our staff that included food, fun and festivities. Through our “Chat and Chew” committee, we helped to bring food and ice cream trucks for the enjoyment of our staff. Our Equity, Diversity and…
Jawonio Cheers for ESPY Winner Hannah Smith! “I wanted to make a project for people with disabilities, for young people with disabilities and people who are newly injured. My hope is that as See it, Be It grows, they will be able to scroll and scroll and scroll to see all the opportunities available to…
Jawonio: Where Democracy and Independence Empower People with Disabilities While fireworks light up the sky for July 4th festivities tomorrow and through the weekend, the true meaning of the holiday lies in its call to strengthen democracy by ensuring equitable participation and representation for all. Imagine a world where “independence” isn’t a privilege, but a birthright.…
Recently, we wrapped up another wonderful school year at our preschool. This week, we shine the spotlight on one of our outstanding teachers, Lucille Kelly, who has been with Jawonio for 15 years. She is enthusiastic, comes to work with a smile every day, she is an energizer bunny too. She is compassionate, caring and…
Juneteenth and Jawonio: Celebrating Freedom and Opportunity for All “The struggles for racial justice and disability rights are deeply intertwined,” she says. “Both movements emphasize the importance of dismantling barriers and creating a society that values all people, regardless of race, ability, or any other factor.” Dr. Kim Nielsen, Director of the Institute on Disability…
For 36 years, Julio Vargas has been devoted to the people in his care and the Jawonio mission. As a huge fan of the band “Journey” you could say he is passionate and dedicated to his work….”Faithfully”. Here are a few fun facts about Julio: Born and raised in the Dominican Republic Moved to Rockland…
CEO Newsletter, Spring 2024 So Much Good Happens Here Inspiring Others Randi Rios-Castro, CEO Hello Spring! We welcome the new season of renewal and reawakening along with the positive energy at Jawonio in both Rockland and Westchester that continues to blossom and grow. The energy begins with our staff who are the center of our…
Partnering With Your School District to Support Your Child’s Needs Dr. Heidi McCarthy, PhD, Program Director, Education Services, Jawonio As we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, Dr. McCarthy provides her vast educational experience and expertise as part of our Jawonio Autism Resource and Training Center video series that began in 2021. We have transcribed the presentation…
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