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Author Archives: dlevine
Artwork that makes a difference
Amy’s Treat is a non-profit foundation that was created in December 2007 in memory of Amy Maliszewski, who died from cancer. The Dover, NH-based organization was founded by Maliszewski’s daughter Rachel O’Neill and is dedicated to providing solutions to the … Continue reading
Perfect fit
She’s not sure why, but Jenny Pianucci has wanted to be an occupational therapist ever since she was a student at Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner, NJ. “Some of my family members needed OT,” she recalls, “and I just … Continue reading
Early shopping opportunity
“I love to shop here because I always find something, and it’s within my budget,” said Caroline Parker of Bedminster, NJ, adding that, “I love the fact that I’m contributing to Matheny.” Parker was one of several shoppers at “First … Continue reading
Unexpected art
You would never expect to see a painting by someone who cannot hold a brush, hear a poem written by someone who has never spoken a word or see a dance choreographed by a person who has never walked. Yet, … Continue reading
Expressing our appreciation
We appreciate the food that cocoLuxe Fine Pastries in Peapack and Gladstone Tavern in Gladstone provided at Full Circle, the annual celebration of Matheny’s Arts Access Program. To show our thanks to these longtime supporters of Matheny, Janice Kriegman, development … Continue reading
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Sing for you
“You don’t need to sing like an ‘Idol’ to participate. You don’t even need to know how to sing!” That was the invitation delivered to Matheny staff members, students and patients on Wednesday, August 15, for a mid-week program called … Continue reading
Birthday painting
In the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Sharon Held and her sister Maura, both of whom lived in Mendham, NJ, were regular volunteers at Matheny. Sharon, inspired by her experience at Matheny, went on to become a physical therapist and … Continue reading
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Services for early educators
Matheny’s Community Services department has created a new program called “Services for Early Educators,” which assists local child care centers and preschools in educating children with special needs. We recognize the passion that early educators have to provide the best … Continue reading
Special visitor
New Jersey Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula (D) recently visited Matheny to familiarize himself with our mission and to better understand the needs of people with disabilities in the state. Touring the entire Matheny facility, the assemblyman finished up in the … Continue reading
Pooling their efforts
During the summer months, Matheny students have had the opportunity to increase their independence in the outdoor swimming pool through new individual and group strategies introduced by therapists and educators. The Matheny staff members used resources introduced by master clinician … Continue reading