Inclusion

When Campers Grow-Up: A JDAIM Reflection

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By Lisa Handelman, Federation's Inclusion & Belonging Specialist What happens when campers with disabilities grow up? Since February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion month (JDAIM), I decide to Read more
Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses

Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses

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Reflections on The Jewish Studio’s Civil Rights Trip, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington By Lisa Handelman There is something haunting about a pair of empty shoes, especially Read more

GatherDC: Deepening Disability Inclusion, Belonging, and Acceptance for Young Adults

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Photo courtesy of GatherDC This Jewish Disability Acceptance, Awareness, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), Federation’s Inclusion and Belonging Specialist, Rinat Kisin, is diving into our year-round work and deep partnerships as Read more

Empowering Young Adults: A Closer Look at Federation’s Impact on Disability Inclusion

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This Jewish Disability Acceptance, Awareness, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), Federation’s Inclusion and Belonging Specialist, Rinat Kisin, is diving into our year-round work to build an inclusive and accessible Jewish community Read more

eJewish Philanthropy: As 5784 begins, Jewish communities pushed to consider greater accessibility

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originally published in eJewish Philanthropy on September 15, 2023 “Which of the following best describes the areas [in your synagogue] which are accessible to members of your community with physical

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Meet Marissa: Advocating for an Inclusive Jewish Community

Meet Marissa: Advocating for an Inclusive Jewish Community

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Marissa Ditkowsky, a member of Federation’s Disability Inclusion Committee and 2022 Capital Chai honoree, is a disabled advocate and attorney currently serving as Disability Economic Justice Counsel at the National Read more

Liz Weintraub, Leader in Disability Advocacy

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Liz Weintraub, a member of Federation’s Disability Inclusion Task Force, has a long history of leadership in disability advocacy. Her career has including multiple state and national board and advisory

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Pozez JCC’s Inclusion and Disability Services: Fostering Skills for Individuals with Disabilities

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Federation partner Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia offers many opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop physical and social skills. Their programs feature small participant-staff ratios and offerings such as

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Towards Inclusivity for All

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Across the country and in our region, historically Black colleges and universities have been subjected to bomb threats and hateful harassment as Black History Month began. As a Jewish community, we know Read more

Championing the Inclusion of Children and Adults with Disabilities

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  For nearly 50 years, Federation Disability Inclusion Committee member, Sara Portman Milner, has made a difference in our community. A social worker by training, Sara is a nationally and

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