Monthly Archives: September 2013

Full Circle preview

In preparation for the visual arts exhibit at Full Circle 2013 Reflections, the 20th anniversary of Matheny’s Arts Access Program, curator Scott Beil plans to “highlight as many of our artists as possible, focusing on the voices of both our … Continue reading

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Family Day

Family Day at Matheny is special. It’s an opportunity for parents and other relatives of our students and patients to visit, enjoy food and beverages prepared by the Matheny staff and relish the end of summer outdoors. Fortunately, the weather cooperated … Continue reading

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Outsider Art Inside The Beltway

Art Enables is an organization in Washington, DC, that focuses on artists with disabilities, giving them the resources and support they need to be visual artists. Their artwork is exhibited and sold at the Art Enables studio, at host venues and … Continue reading

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Solutions for Schools

Matheny views public school districts as partners, and we offer services that districts may not be able to provide on their own. Under a program called Matheny Solutions for Schools, we provide: Specialized Evaluations, for students with mild, moderate or … Continue reading

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Uncovering drama

During the summer between his junior and senior year at Gill St. Bernard’s School in Gladstone, NJ, Mike Christie spotted an online ad about volunteering in the drama segment of Matheny’s Arts Access Program. “I was doing acting in high … Continue reading

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Taking the plunge

Every semester incoming students at Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, take part in a day-long community service project called the Community Plunge. The project is mandatory for all new students and offers them a selection of different sites at which they … Continue reading

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Fall open house

The Matheny School will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, October 9, from 10 a.m.-12 noon to showcase its various programs for students with multiple disabilities. These include: Preschool. Supported through an adapted environment using emergent technology, communication systems and the … Continue reading

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Exceptional educator

“I teach my students that, if there is something in life that you want to do, nothing should stop you.” It’s that kind of dedication and perseverance that makes Margaret “Peggy” Zappulla an outstanding teacher and the reason she has … Continue reading

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Coming ‘full circle’

While studying arts education at The College of New Jersey, Scott Beil, who grew up in Chester, NJ, volunteered in Matheny’s Arts Access Program during the summer. He was so taken by the Arts Access concept that he trained to become a facilitator, … Continue reading

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A parent’s praise

Mike and Liz Geraghty of Cranford, NJ, are the parents of Bozena Geraghty, a resident at Matheny. Bo was born with Cornelia de Lange syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes a range of physical, cognitive and medical challenges. Bo is 22 … Continue reading

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