Jawonio In The News
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.
Jawonio brings New life to Legos in Valley Cottage
Jawonio’s Brick It Again, a Lego resale store in Valley Cottage March 24, 2023. Staff will include people with disabilities, which gives them jobs, skills and income.
CEO Randi Rios-Castro joins Pep Talk to discuss Brick It Again
CEO Randi Rios-Castro spoke with Ernie Anastos and Patricia Stark on WABC Radio “Pep Talk Podcast” about our new Brick it Again store.
Organization That Knows About Human Building Blocks To Open A LEGO® Resale Store In Valley Cottage
Jawonio Debuts “Brick It Again” At Lake Ridge Plaza On March 28 at 11 am
