RELATED LINKS
The following links offer information about programs and services to assist persons who have disabling conditions. To locate programs and services provided by agencies of Jewish Federations in specific communities, we recommend you visit a search engine and type in "Jewish (name of city)" and check their web sites for titles such as "Agencies," "Accessibility" or "Special Needs."
INCLUSION ON THIS LIST IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT SIGNIFY ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNCIL FOR JEWS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
The following websites provide a sample of agencies in the United States providing services and information for Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families.
National Jewish Council for the Disabled
Orthodox Union programs for persons with disabilities
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Conservative Movement's programs for persons with disabilities
Union for Reform Judaism
Reform Movement's programs for persons with disabilities
Jewish Education Service of North America
Click on "Networks" and visit the "Consortium of Jewish Special Educators" for resources and bibliography
CAJE The Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education
United Jewish Communities
Jewish Federations throughout the United States
Down Syndrome Among Us
Jewish publication about persons with Down Syndrome
Jewish Children's Adoption Network
Information about adopting children with disabling conditions
Camp Ramah/Tikvah Program
Program for children with special needs in Conservative movement residential camps in the US and Canada
JBI International
Jewish materials in Braille and on tape for persons with vision impairment
Jewish Deaf Resource Center
Resources and information for persons who are deaf
Bureau of Jewish Education - New York City
Referrals and information about special education in greater New York area, click on "Quick Links" and then "Special Needs"
Handbook on creating an inclusive religious school programs in congregations
Keshet - Chicago
Inclusive and specialized educational settings, social and recreational programs, family support
Associated Talmud Torah - Chicago
Program for students with learning disabilities in yeshiva settings
Jewish Association For Residential Care - Detroit
One of the oldest Jewish residential providers in the US
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes - Greater Washington DC
One of the oldest Jewish residential programs with service in Greater Washington DC area
Yesodot - Boston
Families Building Jewish Community Foundations for Children, Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities
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The following websites provide a sample of programs in Canada:
REENA Foundation - Toronto
Full service residential and day program for persons with disabilities
Camp Ramah/Tikvah Program
Program for children with special needs in Conservative movement residential camps in the US and Canada
Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Special Education, Vocational, Residential and Social Programs
Tamir Foundation - Ottawa Judaic Programs, Vocational, Residential Day Programs and Social Activities
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The following websites provide a sample of programs in Israel: ALEH
Rehabilitation and Special Education Programs
Alyn
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center and Hospital
Beit Issie Shapiro
Provides a range of services for children with developmental disabilities and their families
Etta Israel
Serving youth with special needs
Mercaz Harmony
Special Education and Inclusion Programs
Shalva
Full Service Children's Special Needs Center
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The following websites offer non-sectarian programs and links to disability information:
National Organization on Disability - Religion Department
For helpful booklets on ADA as it affects religious institutions, suggestions for inclusion in all religious settings and more
NICHCY
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Support for Families of Special Needs Kids
Links to numerous non-sectarian, disability related web sites
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