Author Archives: dlevine

Not business as usual

Posted on November 26, 2012 by dlevine

We are so grateful to our food and beverage sponsors for Full Circle 2012: Unexpected Art. All five of those graciously planning to donate food and beverages at the originally scheduled Full Circle, on November 3, have come forward to … Continue reading →

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Beautiful success

Posted on November 20, 2012 by dlevine

Matheny nurse Pearl Chiang’s October art exhibit, “Life is Beautiful,” at The Bridgewater, NJ, library has ended, but the memories of it will linger for those who attended. As previously reported, the display consisted of 30 paintings, which were rotated … Continue reading →

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An accomplished artist

Posted on November 16, 2012 by dlevine

What’s the difference between art created and performed by artists with developmental disabilities and those who are able-bodied? Sonya Kimble-Ellis, the writing facilitator in Matheny’s Arts Access Program, has noticed that, “aside from infusing personal and life experiences into the … Continue reading →

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Election day

Posted on November 14, 2012 by dlevine

The right to vote is a privilege many Americans probably take for granted. But for the students and patients at Matheny, Tuesday, November 6, was a very special day. Several Matheny residents were transported to the Peapack-Gladstone polling place to … Continue reading →

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Moving forward

Posted on November 12, 2012 by dlevine

All of us at the Matheny Medical and Educational Center hope that our friends and supporters are recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  Full Circle 2012: Unexpected Art, the annual celebration of our Arts Access Program, has been rescheduled for … Continue reading →

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Arts in Healing Coalition

Posted on November 9, 2012 by dlevine

Two of the artists in our Arts Access Program, Cindy Shanks and Jessica Evans, have had artwork accepted in a juried exhibition to be held by the Arts in Healing Coalition from Oct. 17 through Jan. 14, 2013, in the … Continue reading →

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Season of solidarity

Posted on November 7, 2012 by dlevine

Sanofi-Aventis, the global healthcare leader that discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to treat diseases, has always considered volunteerism a part of its culture. This year, employees of Sanofi US, headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, participated in a special month-long volunteer … Continue reading →

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Post-hurricane update

Posted on November 6, 2012 by dlevine

All power has been restored to Matheny. As a result The Matheny School will reopen on Wednesday, November 7. All phone and online services are also up and running. Our thoughts are with all of our families, friends and supporters … Continue reading →

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Helping others

Posted on November 5, 2012 by dlevine

Matheny student Katherine Gaudio asked Matheny employees to donate school supplies for a special project being undertaken by her Girl Scout troop, part of SU69 Girl Scouts of the Heart of New Jersey serving Bedminster and Bernardsville, NJ. Katherine and … Continue reading →

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Easy access

Posted on October 31, 2012 by dlevine

Matheny student Daniel Gaudreau is able to select his favorite music videos by gazing at a computer screen. It’s part of a new indirect access communications program made possible by an $8,451 grant to the Matheny School from the Summit … Continue reading →

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