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Monthly Archives: October 2013
‘Amazing’ art
Twenty years ago, the founders of Matheny’s Arts Access Program asked the question, “Can people with disabilities create fine art?” That question has been answered, and the answer is ‘yes’, said Eileen Murray, director of the program, while accepting an … Continue reading
Halloween comes early
Halloween arrived a little early at Matheny. On Friday, October 11, a dozen volunteers from Sanofi U.S. visited adult patients to help paint pumpkins and make other Halloween decorations in preparation for the annual holiday. Sanofi is a diversified global healthcare company … Continue reading
Bravo!
The annual Matheny talent show is a creative forum that enables students and patients to express themselves and feel empowered to share their gifts and talents. Nowhere was that more evident than in the triumphant performance this year by adult … Continue reading
Life-changing decision
Ryan O’Connor was born 10 years ago with a very rare chromosome deletion. His family was told that he would function at an extremely low level and would never walk or talk. When Ryan reached three years of age, it … Continue reading
Big wheels
Every year, the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY, hosts its Wheelchair Games, bringing wheelchair athletes together to complete in a variety of athletic events including several races and a slalom obstacle course. This year, four Matheny athletes competed … Continue reading
A sweet partnership
CocoLuxe fine pastries opened on Main Street in Peapack in May 2004. Six months later, the bakery-café became a food sponsor for Full Circle, the annual celebration of Matheny’s Arts Access Program, providing an array of delicious desserts for the … Continue reading
In the House
When U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) toured Matheny and visited the Robert Schonhorn Arts Center earlier this year, he was so impressed with Arts Access that he agreed to be honorary chair of Full Circle 2013 Reflections, the 20th anniversary celebration of … Continue reading
Celebrating 20 years
In 1993, Matheny’s president Robert Schonhorn and medical director Dr. Gabor Barabas launched a program called Arts Access. The idea was to see if people with disabilities, assisted by professional-artist facilitators, could create fine art. What started as a small … Continue reading
Special recognition for Arts Access
Matheny’s Arts Access Program has been chosen to receive a 2013 Excellence in the Arts Award from the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission for “Arts in the Community.” Arts Access was nominated for this award by Art Pride New … Continue reading
Team New Jersey
Matheny adult resident Shaleena Tomassini has been selected to represent Team New Jersey at the 2014 National Special Olympics. Shaleena, who will be participating in track & field, is the first athlete from Matheny to participate in the national games, … Continue reading