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Author Archives: dlevine
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
Preschool ‘peace of mind’
Matheny has re-launched its preschool disabilities program this fall. Based on the “Creative Curriculum” concept, teachers and therapists will utilize an enriched learning environment to meet the individual needs of each student. According to Matheny School principal Sean Murphy, the Creative Curriculum’s … Continue reading
Teamwork
They say the third time’s charm, and for Donna Kelly, returning to Matheny in February 2013 as director of occupational therapy, had a special attraction. “When I first came here in 1983,” she says, “I was struck by the team approach, … Continue reading
Sandwich money
Ken Brucato’s class in The Matheny School regularly holds special sandwich days, during which the students take orders for sandwiches that they make and deliver to Matheny staff members. The money raised is always donated to a worthy organization. This summer, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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