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Monthly Archives: July 2014
‘Dream come true’
Pearl Chiang, RN, a nurse on Matheny’s adult red zone, is also an accomplished artist. Her artwork is currently on exhibit at the Bridgewater Township, NJ, Library through August 30. Chiang became a nurse after her son was diagnosed with diabetes … Continue reading
Solutions for schools
As public school districts prepare for the coming 2014-15 school year, they are faced with enormous challenges in order to provide the best possible education for their special needs students. Matheny’s Solutions for Schools program is designed to help districts … Continue reading
Trying out adaptive equipment
Although virtually all Matheny students and patients are in wheelchairs, they can often benefit from spending time in adaptive tricycles, standers and other alternate positioning devices developed by our physical therapists. At a recent meeting of Matheny’s Community Advisory Committee, … Continue reading
Versatile volunteer
Shortly after her family moved from Atlanta to Peapack, NJ, in August of last year, Amy Bell noticed the Matheny sign at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Avenue. “I looked Matheny up online,” she recalls, “contacted the Volunteer … Continue reading
Generous support
The Knights of Columbus Council 5959 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Martinsville, NJ, is known for its generosity and support of nonprofit organizations and causes. On July 2, four members of Council 5959 visited Matheny to deliver a check … Continue reading
Summer extravaganza
Matheny’s Adult Services program hosted a Summer Extravaganza to collect items that the Salvation Army of Morristown, NJ, can use in its children’s daycare program. Intended for children from six months to four years old, the items included bubbles, sidewalk … Continue reading
End-of-school celebration
As students at the Matheny School prepared to take a break before the start of the summer program, staff members, family members and friends from the community helped them celebrate the successful ending of another school year. Activities included several adapted … Continue reading
Healthy hoops
In what has become an annual tradition, Matheny closed off its front parking lot on Friday, June 20, and converted it into several adapted basketball courts so Matheny students could compete in games designed to raise money for the American … Continue reading
Our special athlete
Congratulations to Matheny adult resident Shaleena Tomassini, who won gold medals in the 400-meter and 200-meter wheelchair races at the USA Special Olympic Games held in Princeton, NJ! Tomassini, the first Matheny athlete to qualify for the national games, also … Continue reading