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School supplies for new arrivals

Posted on November 18, 2014 by dlevine

“We are very thankful to receive the generous donation of school supplies that we have distributed to our newcomer classes for students who have recently arrived in the U.S.” With those words Nanci David, mental health clinician at the Roosevelt … Continue reading →

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Quite a fright

Posted on November 13, 2014 by dlevine

The weather was a little chilly, but that didn’t diminish the spirits of those participating in the Halloween parade at Matheny. Halloween is a day highly anticipated by Matheny students and patients. And it’s also a day when many family … Continue reading →

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Overcoming communication obstacles

Posted on November 11, 2014 by dlevine

“What happens when a mailman gets old? He loses his zip.” That’s one of several riddles programmed onto Chet Cheesman’s communications device, which he demonstrated to three nursing students from Seton Hall University, who were visiting Matheny’s Adult Learning Center … Continue reading →

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New Matheny CEO

Posted on November 6, 2014 by dlevine

Kendell R. Sprott, MD, JD, has been named chief executive officer of Matheny, effective December 1. Dr. Sprott, both a physician and an attorney, has been a member of the faculty at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School since 1984, most … Continue reading →

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How private and public schools work together

Posted on November 6, 2014 by dlevine

“We are not the enemy. We are an ally. We’re here to see what we can do to help you help your kids.” That comment was made by Chris Sarandoulias, director of the Y.A.L.E. School, a special education school serving students with … Continue reading →

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New wheels

Posted on November 4, 2014 by dlevine

Besides providing outstanding medical care and education for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, Matheny does everything possible to improve their quality of life. A key factor in that effort is the ability to transport our students and … Continue reading →

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Two leading researchers visit Matheny

Posted on October 30, 2014 by dlevine

The Matheny Institute for Research in Developmental Disabilities has as its singular mission research that might enhance the lives of those with severe disabilities, their families and the professionals who work with them. One of its important functions is disseminating … Continue reading →

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Community get-together

Posted on October 28, 2014 by dlevine

Have you ever raced in a power wheelchair? Communicated without talking? Painted without using your hands? Played basketball sitting down? Matheny is inviting members of the Peapack-Gladstone community to find out how physical, occupational, speech, music, recreation therapy and art help improve … Continue reading →

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Arts Access ‘Inside the Beltway’

Posted on October 23, 2014 by dlevine

Two artists in Matheny’s Arts Access Program have had visual art accepted for a juried exhibit currently on display at Art Enables’ annual “Outsider Art Inside the Beltway” event in Washington, DC. The pieces, selected from more than 250 submissions, … Continue reading →

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Bonding with patients

Posted on October 21, 2014 by dlevine

Weyatta Golafaly came to the United States in 2006 through the USA Green Card’s Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery, also known as the “green-card lottery.” She was living with her in-laws in East Orange, NJ, when she heard about Matheny from a … Continue reading →

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