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Our mission...is to further promote the interests of people with disabilities in the Jewish community.This will be accomplished by the sharing of personal stories, thoughts and everyday issues through open communication. We, as a whole, will make a difference by expanding our reach and empowering ourselves to be the best we can possibly be. Please look at this unique site and see if you want to become a part of this... EMPOWERING EXPERIENCE!SHA'ARIMSha’arim is an incredibly dynamic non-profit organizationthat has been successfully empowering schools and Jewish children and young adults with special needs in the Twin Cities since 1999. Effective in providing the educational tools and opportunities for Jewish children with special needs to mainstream and succeed in a variety of supplemental and religious school settings. For more information at: www.shaarim.org A House of Prayer for All ChildrenA very well written Reform Judaism Magazine article by Jane Herman about inclusive education. reformjudaismmag.org Everybody Get A Turn This is a great snapshot of the journey parents take on the way to hope. While we sometimes feel such despair, it can be the unexpected little things that give us insight and understanding. The article is written by Andrew Goldsmith who is director of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the Center for the Jewish Future at Yeshiva University. www.thejewishweek.com ReelAbilities: NY DisabilitiesFilm FestivalIs dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Learn more at: www.realabilities.org February Jewish Disability Awareness MonthA unified effort to raise awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in Jewish communities worldwide. The mission of Jewish Disability Awareness Month is to unite Jewish communities and organizations for the purpose of raising awareness and supporting meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in every aspect of Jewish life. https://www.jfcsmpls.org/inclusionorder/JDAM2010.htm |
Jammin' Grooves - Paralyzed Drummer Jason GerlingLearn the reason for his mission, read his biography, view clips of his drumming, get the latest news AND buy his debut DVD "BETWEEN THE WHEELS" a mini-doc about overcoming adversity through the healing power of music.www.jammingrooves.com Caryn Sullivan ScribeCaryn Sullivan, a Minnesota mother of an adult son with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a writer and contributing columnist to the St. Paul Pioneer Press Opinion pages. www.carynsullivanscribe.comThe American Assoication of People with DisabilitiesThe American Association of People with Disabilities is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities.jfactivist.typepad.com Who I Am Makes A DifferenceMarlee Kivens was encouraged to watch ashort inspirational and empowering movie recommended by a good friend of hers. Consequently, she would encourage you to take a few minutes to watch this short movie. The movie was created by Mary Robinson Reynolds and her husband Craig. www.blueribbonmovie.com New Blog from Empowering Jews With Disabilities!Marlee Kivens created a blog to highlight Jewish Disability Awareness events. Please check it out!empoweringjewswithdisabilities.blogspot.com |
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