Jawonio News
Congratulations to the Two Winners of the National Disability Employment Appreciation Month Statewide Award St. Joseph’s on an annual basis reaches out to Jawonio Employment Counselor Caroline to engage us on community events and new programs. The Medical Center’s recruitment each year of interns for summer employment is…
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Botwinick House Originally called Balmoral, this home on June 9, 2019 was rededicated and renamed in honor of two people whose Jawonio legacies will resonate for generations to come. The late Gloria and Arnold Botwinick were passionate advocates for people with disabilities and served on the Jawonio Board…
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A Local Band Shaped By the Pandemic and Mental Health By Joan R. Maydet & Mike S. Roth Many people are familiar with Jawonio and the services they offer to individuals with a disability, but few know about the Jawonio PROS program. Jawonio PROS is a comprehensive, recovery-oriented program for…
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2020 Jawonio Staff Longevity Celebration Recipients Congratulations to our staff who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service at Jawonio! 30 YEARS 25 YEARS 20 YEARS 15 YEARS 10 YEARS 5 YEARS 5 YEARS 5 YEARS About us We provide care for thousands of children…
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Meet Alirio! My name is Alirio Magana. I am a twenty-three-year-old man of El Salvadorian descent. Family is very important to me and I love the relationships I have with my twin brother, my baby sister and my mom. This is the story of me; and how growing up with…
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Bill Trust, Jawonio Board member shares important information about how you can make a planned gift to Jawonio from Retirement Funds that will have a huge impact on the lives of children with special needs.
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Jawonio Board of Directors Names Associate Executive Director Randi Rios-Castro to succeed Jill Warner as CEO There are endless possibilities for Jawonio, our staff and those we serve. I look forward to working alongside a great team to identify those possibilities and see them to fruition. I am committed to building an…
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Bill Trust, Jawonio Board member shares important information about how you can make a planned gift to Jawonio from Retirement Funds that will have a huge impact on the lives of children with special needs.
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Jawonio is thrilled to honor Doubltree by Hilton Tarrytown this year. The hotel has been one of most committed Employer partners for over eleven years! Kevin Johnson, General Manager is pictured here with Norbert and David, workers from the Jawonio Community Employment Program.
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Jawonio is thrilled to honor the Honorable Paul Piperato, Rockland County Clerk at their annual Harvest Brunch. Pictured here at the Jawonio Bowlathon with Hometown Heroes Michael Sherman, Diana Hess, Jill Warner, Elaine Apfelbaum and Maribel Morgese.
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We provide care for thousands of children and adults with special needs each year.
Our mission
Jawonio is a registered 501c3 organization and the premier provider of lifespan services in the Hudson Valley of New York State for individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical conditions.
Jawonio is dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and equality of people with disabilities and special needs.