History
Jawonio was organized in 1947 as the Cerebral Palsy Society of Rockland County, providing outpatient treatment for children with neuromuscular and other similar disabilities. In 1949, the first summer camp program for children with disabilities in Rockland County was founded; two years later, it was expanded to include an overnight program, Camp Jawonio. Jawonio has continued to expand its programs and now provides high quality services to more than 5,000 children and adults each year. Jawonio lifespan services in the Hudson Valley region are provided in Rockland and Westchester Counties in New York and Bergen and Passaic Counties in New Jersey.
Specialties
Jawonio New Jersey Community Residences are designed to promote a warm and caring home-like atmosphere which fosters increased independent living skills for people with disabilities. Residents receive individualized training in self care, independent living skills and basic household chores according to their level of ability. Individuals are encouraged to participate in community events, social and recreational activities in the evenings and on weekends. Community Residences are located in Park Ridge, Totowa, Clifton, Emerson and Fair Lawn in New Jersey.