Monthly Archives: April 2013

iPad accessibility

Posted on April 29, 2013 by dlevine

When the Mendham, NJ, Rotary Club donated two iPads to Matheny, the primary purpose was to enhance the communications ability of students who were restricted to their homes or hospital rooms due to illness. Videoconferencing technology permits children to attend … Continue reading →

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Into the Light

Posted on April 26, 2013 by dlevine

Into the Light, a documentary about Matheny’s Arts Access Program, has been accepted into the Montclair Film Festival and will be screened at  2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at the Clairidge Cinema in Montclair, NJ. In the short film, … Continue reading →

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Sunny and safe

Posted on April 24, 2013 by dlevine

After last year’s rainy weather, the sunny skies were a welcome sight as participants, volunteers and spectators congregated in downtown Peapack for the 16th annual Miles for Matheny, our annual fundraiser and community event, held Sunday, April 21. Occurring less … Continue reading →

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Horns aplenty

Posted on April 22, 2013 by dlevine

The award-winning Manhattan Brass quintet recently visited Matheny to entertain adult students in a special assembly. Designated as a “Critic’s Pick” by Time Out New York magazine, the quintet presented an energetic performance that had the adult dining room swinging … Continue reading →

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Giving back

Posted on April 19, 2013 by dlevine

Every year, Peapack, NJ, resident Linda Horton hosts an informal event to thank all the volunteers who donate their time to help out at the Second Chance Shop, The Friends of Matheny’s thrift shop in Gladstone, NJ, that raises money to … Continue reading →

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On the air

Posted on April 18, 2013 by dlevine

Two of the top fundraisers for Miles for Matheny will be interviewed on local CBS stations this week. Justin and Morgan Lash, brother and sister of Matheny adult patient Andy Lash, will be guests on  the CBS 2 morning news this Saturday, April 20, … Continue reading →

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Go Bo

Posted on April 17, 2013 by dlevine

Liz and Michael Geraghty of  Cranford, NJ, believe people with disabilities should have an opportunity “to experience all that life offers.” With that in mind, they have formed a fundraising team called “Go Bo” to raise money for Miles for … Continue reading →

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Impact of Matheny’s habilitation model

Posted on April 15, 2013 by dlevine

What impact will Matheny’s habilitation model have on care for persons with medically complex developmental disabilities in New Jersey? It ensures continuation of the following: • Seamless collaboration of an interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary team. • An environment that accommodates all medical … Continue reading →

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Team ICS

Posted on April 12, 2013 by dlevine

Last year the Immaculate Conception School in Annandale, NJ, designated Matheny as the beneficiary of its Dance-A-Thon and raised $10,000. This year, ICS has formed a fundraising team to support Miles for Matheny and has set a fundraising goal of … Continue reading →

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Happy Mardi Gras!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by dlevine

For the second consecutive year, the Verve Bistro in Somerville, NJ, selected Matheny as the beneficiary of its Mardi Gras celebration. A portion of the proceeds from nights leading up to and including Mardi Gras and proceeds from the auctioning … Continue reading →

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