We are living in such challenging times as a Jewish people.
The war in Israel, the fight for our hostages, and the growing rise of antisemitism globally are difficult and complex for us all. For people with cognitive disabilities and their families, there are added layers to the challenges. How can we help people with disabilities understand what is going on? How can we help them and their families cope during this time?
WATCH Dr. Benny Hozmi, Director of Beit Issie Shapiro's Inclusive University, together with his student Shachar, share five practical tips to help individuals with disabilities cope in times of crisis.
- Community Trauma
- Disability and Belonging
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Grief and Death
- Mental Health
- Not Grade Specific
- After School and Beyond
- Educator Training
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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Resources to recognize and celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month.
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One of the successes of J-Life is that it continues to build community among parents. Most of the learners who started in kindergarten have stayed to continue going on to the upper grades. Parents express that they have a lot of fun participating in J-Life and that they enjoy coming to these experiences.