Rally cry to Hochul: Boost wages for workers who aid NYers with developmental disabilities
Rally cry to Hochul: Boost wages for workers who aid NYers with developmental disabilities
Care workers for New York residents with disabilities rally in Stony Point for higher pay
Hundreds gathered in Rockland County Friday morning demanding New York state provide more money in next year’s budget for those who work with people with disabilities.
Workers With The Developmentally Disabled To Rally For Higher Pay
Advocates, local support agencies and others were at Jawonio in New City Thursday morning speaking with state lawmakers who represent the area about the importance of more funding in order to pay Direct Support Professionals or DSPs more money.
Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Set For Super Bowl LVIII
Inclusion of ASL at the Super Bowl Makes a Global Difference With Super Bowl LVIII almost here, will Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce lead the Kansas City Chiefs to their 3rd championship in the last 5 years? Well, no one has a crystal ball. However, Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49rs,…
Program Spotlight Cleaning Company
“I enjoy working as a team with my cleaning staff and knowing that I have made a difference that day whether it’s big or small.” Gary Rao, Associate Director, Jawonio Cleaning Company Program Spotlight: Commercial Cleaning Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALtu71D8FVo Did you know that Jawonio has a cleaning company? Well if you didn’t then let’s learn about…
Employee Spotlight Gerthy Declonat
Gerthy Declonat House Manager, Salmon Family Home Our first blog featuring members of our Jawonio family is Gerthy Declonat. Gerthy has been with Jawonio for almost 8 years. In 2023, Gerthy was selected as one of our employees of the month, and you will read why! “Gerthy not only cares about us, but she is…
Jawonio Legislative Forum
Advocates, local support agencies and others were at Jawonio in New City Thursday morning speaking with state lawmakers who represent the area about the importance of more funding in order to pay Direct Support Professionals or DSPs more money.
Employee Spotlight James McNeil
Celebrating National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month This week our Employee Spotlight is on James McNeil, who works for the Jawonio Cleaning Company. James has been with Jawonio for 8 years, and during this special month, he has received statewide recognition as a 2023 Outstanding Performer given by the NYS Industries for the Disabled. “James has…
Employee Spotlight Alirio Magana
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this week’s Employee Spotlight is on Alirio Magana, Administrative Assistant / PT Receptionist. Alirio Magana “Jawonio is an opportunity for people who have a disability like myself to live out their dreams and accomplish any goal they put their mind…
Employee Spotlight Steven Schwartz
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH This year’s theme is: “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community” which emphasizes that recovery is possible for everyone. This week our Employee Spotlight is on Steven Schwartz, Administrative Assistant, Community Employment Services Steven Schwartz “If my Jawonio story can help even one person see recovery as an option, then that…
