Jawonio In The News
People with disabilities and nonprofits rally against Medicaid cuts in Rockland
A group from Jawonio cheers during the Rally in the Valley at Clover Stadium in Pomona March 7, 2025. People with disabilities and the nonprofit agencies who serve them spoke out against threats to federal Medicaid funding.
‘Rally in the Valley’ brings crowd together in Rockland for disability rights
The second “Rally in the Valley” was held at Clover Stadium in Pomona on Friday. The two-hour event was spearheaded by Jawonio, a Rockland-based organization that supports people with mental and developmental disabilities. “Here we are being that squeaky wheel,” said Randi Rios-Castro, the CEO of Jawonio. “We want to reinforce to all of our…
Photos: Sen. Schumer and others speak out against cuts to Medicaid
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stands with Medicaid recipients, healthcare workers, and caregivers at Helen Hayes Hospital in West Nyack Haverstraw, N.Y. April 17, 2025. Schumer spoke about how cuts to Medicaid will affect recipients as Republicans in Congress vote to enact cuts to the program as well as to other social safety net…
Sports Recognition Ceremony On Field At Yankee Stadium For Members From Jawonio
Members from Jawonio in Rockland were recognized in an on-field ceremony prior to yesterday’s New York Yankees game. Founded in 1947 by a group of families that believed their children with disabilities had the potential to live full and productive lives, Jawonio, an indigenous word for “Independence,” has become an essential resource for families in Rockland and Westchester…
Jawonio’s Brick It Again Lego resale store honored with Program Innovation Award
Jawonio’s Brick It Again Lego resale store honored with Program Innovation Award
NY Lego resale store honored for providing jobs for people with disabilities, fun for all
Brick It Again in Valley Cottage, operated by Jawonio, is being given the 2024 Program Innovation Award from CP of New York State.
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.
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.
Rockland County store uses Legos as a building block to help adults with developmental challenges
CBS2’s Tony Aiello went to a new Lego resale store that’s making a difference brick by brick.
New Lego Store In Valley Cottage Helps People With Special Needs
Lego fans looking for a new set or who need a few red or yellow special pieces, or moms sick of bins full of bricks the kids never play with can all find happiness at a new Hudson Valley Lego resale store.
