Direct Support Professional Week September 13–19, 2026 More Than a Job: Honoring Jawonio’s Direct Support Professionals From September 13–19, Jawonio joins organizations across the country in celebrating Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. This is a time to recognize the extraordinary people whose work helps individuals with disabilities live with dignity, choice, independence and belonging. At…
THE DAY AMERICA WILL LOSE ITS ESSENTIAL CAREGIVERS Today is a defining moment for our nation. As work authorization expires for thousands of Haitian Temporary Protected Status holders, America risks losing the very people who care for our most vulnerable neighbors. This is more than an immigration debate, it is a test of our values,…
America at 250: Does the Promise of America Reach Everyone? America at 250 isn’t just about celebrating our past. It’s about asking whether the promise of America reaches everyone. As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we celebrate the ideals that have shaped the United States—life, liberty, equality, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness.…
“You are not alone. There is support out there, and your child is capable of more than you may even imagine. The unknown can feel overwhelming at first, but with clarity and understanding, you will be able to do what it takes to give your child the tools they need to succeed and reach their…
Rally in the Valley: New York State is United for Human Rights Rally in the Valley isn’t just an event. it’s a movement. Hosted by Jawonio and the Hudson Valley Service Providers that includes almost 40 partner agencies. It will be where statewide advocates and community comes together to stand up for what’s right urging…
Disability Rights, Intersectionality, and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Why Rally in the Valley Matters As we prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this Monday, we are reminded that the fight for justice is not confined to history, it lives on in our communities, our policies, and our collective responsibility…
The Final Week To Donate: Why Your Gift to the Jawonio Virtual Gala Matters More Than Ever With just a few days to go until Sunday, December 7th, we are eagerly counting down to the 2025 Jawonio Virtual Gala, livestream at 11:30 AM. The webcast can be viewed on either the Jawonio website or Facebook…
LEGO LOVE: Building Community, Creativity, and Inclusion: How Jawonio and Brick It Again Come Together for Brick-A-Palooza Since 1947, Jawonio has been dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and equality of people with special needs. Known as “the place where miracles happen every day,” Jawonio provides lifespan services in Rockland and Westchester Counties for children and adults with…
The Intersectionality of the ADA, it’s Promise, Progress and our Future [1990] “Today, America welcomes into the mainstream of life all of our fellow citizens with disabilities. We embrace you for your abilities and for your disabilities, for our similarities and indeed for our differences, for your past courage and your future dreams.” ~ President George…
A Career With Purpose: Becoming A Direct Support Professional APPLY NOW! BECOME A CARE PROFESSIONAL Are you looking for more than just a job? Are you someone who leads with kindness, patience, and a desire to make a difference? Then becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jawonio might be the career you didn’t know you were waiting for. At…
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