Randi Rios-Castro, CEO welcomes new NYS Chief Disability Officer
Jawonio applauds Gov. Hochul for establishing the office of Chief Disability Officer, and appointing Kimberly Hill. She ensures vulnerable groups have a voice.
Rockland Organization Celebrates 75th Anniversary
A New City group that helps people with special needs is celebrating 75 years. Since 1947, Jawonio has been helping children and adults reach their fullest potential.
Medical Coding Employment Program Collaborative Launches
Rockland Jewish Family Service, Jawonio Inc., the State of New York’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Westchester Medical Center are eager to provide an update on a recent collaboration program that is nearly four years in the making.
Corporate Partner Philanthropy- Focused Wealth Management
Managing Director Philip J. DeAngelo announced that the firm has exceeded its decade-long goal of donating a million dollars to local charities. Focused Wealth Management and the DeAngelo family, have given a total of $1.1 million to charity.
Hochul vetoes bill after pledging $240M boost for disability schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to use her first state budget to boost funding to private schools that serve children with disabilities by $240 million. But, her declaration last week came as she vetoed similar legislation.
Hochul signs bills in support of people with developmental disabilities
Hochul signed a three bills designed to help people with developmental disabilities. “People with disabilities are a crucial part of our New York family and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.”
2021 Staff Longevity Awards
2021 Jawonio Staff Longevity Celebration Recipients Congratulations to our staff who celebrated 5 – 35 years of service at Jawonio! 35 YEARS LAURA A. BUONANNO 30 YEARS ISABEL NEWMEYER JEAN J. LUCIEN JUDY L. FLORSHEIM 25 YEARS UGUETTE JOURDAIN GERALDINE JACKSON MARIE L. FLEURISMOND MARIE G. FLEURIMOND STACY BABCOCK 20 YEARS RAYMOND VASQUEZ MARIE VAN…
Jawonio featured as part of NYSID Economic Report
Jawonio featured as part of Rockefeller Institute report commissioned by NYSID detailing the economic impact of employing people with disabilities. READ FULL REPORT
O’Neil House
The O’Neil IRA O’Neil IRA is a wonderful residence located in a quiet neighborhood in Montebello. The residence has been part of Jawonio for more than two decades and was originally named Canterbury. In 2011, the residence was dedicated to Bill O’Neil, who has been on the Jawonio Board of Directors since 1991. The IRA…
Jawonio Tops over $200,000 at 2nd Annual virtual gala
Jawonio, provider of special needs services including developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and chronic medical needs for children and adults has raised a record-breaking $202,000 dollars.
