Jawonio

08/15/2025

🌿 Relax. Refresh. Recharge.
Today our PROS mental health program participants found their calm with 🧘‍♀️ yoga!
It’s — and during , it’s the perfect reminder to take care of your body + mind.
💙 Breathe deep
💙 Let go of stress
💙 Do what makes you feel good


How do you relax, refresh and recharge? Let us know in the comments, have a great weekend Jawonio Fam!

08/13/2025

5 weeks to go big and join us for Brickapalooza!! Hosted by the Jawonio Foundation, a family-friendly Lego-themed festival right here at our Jawonio Main Campus on 9/20(Rain or Shine) in New City. Click here https://brickitagain.org/pages/brickapalooza for more info and tickets, a booth or become a vendor!

08/13/2025

For the best start on your child’s preschool learning journey - we have one word for you: Jawonio.

08/12/2025

Exciting Profile Pic change for today- Jawonio is sending a huge congratulations to Taylor Swift on the announcement of her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl”! The joy in the air is absolutely electric! We can’t wait to see what this new era brings!

08/08/2025

What a week for our awesome Jawonio students! We’re celebrating Happiness Happens Day today by looking back at some of the highlights of the week!

The Rock and Rollers band put on a fantastic show for the students in our summer education program. Everyone was clapping and dancing along! We also loved making new furry friends at the petting zoo and splashing around in the pool. It’s been a week full of learning, laughing, and just being kids.

08/02/2025

In recent weeks the HR 1 Bill was passed with projected cuts to Medicaid and other critical funding for services in our community. At this time we do not know the full impact of these cuts, but we know there will be a ripple effect on not only the individuals we support but also on their families, and the staff who provide them with the highest quality care. You can make a difference and help protect services for people with special needs by donating today! Your one-time gift or monthly sustainer contributions, will go a long way to support children and adults who need us the most! A gift if any amount will make a difference, and isn't just a donation - it's a lifeline for people with disabilities. Make a difference today! https://jawonio.org/donate/

08/01/2025

Who's ready for the show?? Each summer, the highlight of the 6 week summer program is our music and art show. Here are some rehearsal photos, and artwork for the upcoming event!!
We can't wait for our students to capture the magic through creativity and imagination! Thank you to our amazing administrative staff and our teachers, aides, clinicians, art and music specialists, and our lifeguards in advance for giving our students another summer of a lifetime!! The music and art classes give our students a wonderful opportunity to explore their creativity, self-expression and Pictured are some of our students with our music therapist, Michael Flanagan of Music for Life and art teacher, Cynthia Griffin.

07/28/2025

Congratulations to: Tamara Salmon, Program Director, Yonkers; Susan Mackay, Senior Job Developer, CES; Judy Florsheim, Behavioral Psychologist, Katzen Early Childhood Education Center; Maggie Lindor, Residential Manager, Condos!! Our Fab 4 will be honored by the Cerebral Palsy Associations at their annual conference in October. The annual awards are presented to 4 outstanding staff members of the CP State Affiliates. Way to go Team!!

07/25/2025

Our latest blog: "The Intersectionality of the ADA, it's Promise, Progress and our Future" – is a powerful reflection and a call to action as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) tomorrow, July 26th. We also included our 2010 White House "Flashback Fotos” too! CLICK HERE TO READ: https://jawonio.org/blog/

In the comments, we would love to hear your thoughts/opinions on this latest blog too.

Learn more about our staff who provide our special needs services on both a personal and professional level; hear from our disability experts and mental health professionals and more from our Jawonio blog! Keeping you up to date on all things Jawonio!

07/25/2025

Reminder of our upcoming inclusive bowling event for the community. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 30th!

If you are 18+ years of age and OPWDD eligible, sign up for a FREE night of bowling, fun, food and friendship on August 4th hosted by Jawonio at New City Bowl & Batting Cages! Register Here: https://jawonio.org/bowling-aug-4-rsvp/

07/24/2025

We are so proud to share “How Rockland’s Miss-Tiffany Mason is speaking up for herself, others with disabilities” in lohud today, written by Chris McKenna accompanied by Seth Harrison, photographer/videographer. (Seth's photo's below)
Tiffany is a true community self-advocate and long-time member of our Jawonio family! Please congratulate Tiffany, and share your thoughts in the comments.
https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2025/07/24/rockland-ny-tiffany-mason-devoted-voice-for-the-disability-community-receives-jawonio-award/84459694007/

07/23/2025

If you are 18+ years of age and OPWDD eligible, sign up for a FREE night of bowling, fun, food and friendship on August 4th hosted by Jawonio at New City Bowl & Batting Cages! Register Here: https://jawonio.org/bowling-aug-4-rsvp/