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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Good knights
The Knights of Columbus Council 12700 from Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church in Middlesex has been a long-time supporter of Matheny. During the holiday season, one of the Council’s members, Kevin Mazza, left, visited Matheny to present Steve Proctor, … Continue reading
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Tagged Knights of Columbus, Matheny, Middlesex NJ, Our Lady of Mt. Virgin CHurch
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Celebrating an “Indomitable Spirit”
Josh Handler, an adult who lives in one of Matheny’s community residences, was recognized at Arthur & Friends’ recent Christmas party when he was presented with the organization’s Indomitable Spirit award. “He was selected by his peers,” says Wendie Blanchard, … Continue reading
Crowd pleasers
Members of the Matheny Choir received three standing ovations when they performed at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark as part of the Holiday Express Christmas Spectacular benefit concert. Singing “Last Christmas” and “Little Drummer Boy,” the Choir … Continue reading
A teacher who rocks!
Matheny teacher Karen Deland, seen here with 16-year-old student Daniel Gaudreau, has been chosen as one of WDHA-FM and WMTR-AM’s Teachers Who Rock Class of 2012. She is one of 24 outstanding teachers who will be recognized by the Greater Media … Continue reading
A little help from our friends
A group of employees from the Hartford Insurance Company, located in Florham Park, NJ, recently spent an afternoon crafting holiday decorations with adult patients at Matheny. One of the patients, Kevin White, received a big assist while decorating the tree from … Continue reading
Here comes Skanska Claus!
For the second consecutive year, employees from Skanska USA brought an early Christmas to Matheny, dropping off boxes of toys for the students and patients. This year, though, they were accompanied by Santa Claus, aka David Formichella, technical administrator in … Continue reading
Words can hurt
Words and images used to describe people with disabilities can create a clear-cut constructive image or a tactless depiction that increases the use of humiliating phrases. Often people use terms they feel are perfectly acceptable without realizing the impact they … Continue reading
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Tagged disabilities, June Isaacson Kailes, palsy, spina bifida, wheelchair
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