Summer Camp Fun For Everyone!
Summer camp is a wonderful experience for children of all ages and abilities. Camp focuses on fostering social relationships between all of the campers and the staff to create an Continue Reading →
View ArticleSummer Isn’t Over Yet!
The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh has weathered the storms of Summer 2019 by staying true to friends and soaking up the sun whenever possible! This week, we host our annual Continue Reading →
View ArticleThe Days of Awe Belong to All
The Days of Awe Belong to All The High Holidays are a time of year for reflection: about how we have been over the course of the past year, Continue Reading →
View ArticleNew Group Home in Squirrel Hill
Know a young adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities who is ready to assume more independence? Jewish Residential Services, in partnership with Verland, is creating a new group home in...
View ArticleThank You to the Savers and Thanks to Mollie’s Meals
Thank You to the Savers and Thanks to Mollie’s Meals There is always someone in every office you can refer to as The Saver. You know, the one who clips Continue Reading →
View ArticleThree Different Families, Three Different Stories, One Common Goal
Jason Baker is active in his community, outgoing, and known for his sense of humor. He also has Down syndrome, a seizure disorder, and is non-verbal. Jason’s mother, Suzanne, was Continue Reading →
View ArticleThe Power of Art on Memory at JAA
The Jewish Association on Aging announces the unveiling of the Opening Minds Through Art exhibit. Through this program, residents in JAA’s memory care communities are encouraged to create their own...
View ArticleFREE Webinar series from Disability Inclusion & Action
It’s time to put your passion into action! Many nonprofit organizations and foundations want their programs and services to be accessible to people with disabilities but aren’t sure Continue Reading →
View ArticleBe An Ally
We talk about being Allies in the world today to different populations. Allies to those more vulnerable than you or I might be, which include those in the disability world. Continue Reading →
View Article21st Century Inclusion at JCC Camps
Written by Rachel Speck Since February 2009, JCC Camps have answered the call to action of Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, a unified national initiative to raise disability awareness...
View ArticleMother’s Day Plexiglas Visits
By Leah Berman-Kress Accessibility during a pandemic is certainly a challenge. This is particularly true when it comes to access to each other. Per Governor Wolf’s stay-at-home order, all...
View Article40+ Jewish Groups Announce Partnership for Disability Access & Inclusion...
Los Angeles, California, June 10 – A coalition of more than 40 Jewish organizations, led by the disability nonprofit RespectAbility, is pleased to announce a new Jewish Disability Access & Continue...
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By Stefanie Small With the Stay At Home orders being lifted in most states, many people will start to feel better from the negative feelings they may have been experiencing Continue Reading →
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Free Webinar: Managing Self Directed Services and Using Supports Brokers – A Primer for Intellectual Disability Waiver Families During this program, you will learn what to expect from a Supports...
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