I know this isn't "Jewish" but it is disability related. I met with a few adults with Spina Bifida today and we decided to form a group which will hold monthly meetings. We decided on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1-3pm. If you are interested in this please contact me.
Marlee
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month Twin Cities Events
Jewish Disability Awareness Month Twin Cities Events
Please contact the appropriate organization for registration information and details.
January 30, 2010 n 7p.m.
Darchei Noam
Tu B’Shevat Seder at 7 p.m. with Caring Connections participants.
Celebrate the New Year of the Trees, and see how including all of the diversity of species makes us whole. 612-920-3424
January 30, 2010
USY Emtza Regional Convention
Adath Jeshurun will feature a workshop on inclusion of people with disabilities.
For registered USY participants.
January 31, 2010 n 3-5:30 p.m. FREE and open to the community
“Autistic License” screening at Sabes JCC auditorium
Community-Wide Kick-Off Event for Jewish Disability Awareness Month
The film will be followed by a conversation with playwright Stacey-Dinner Levi.
RSVPs are strongly recommended at inclusion@jfcsmpls.org or 952-542-4838.
Leave your name and number of guests. Individuals requiring additional services to participate in this event should contact Anita Lewis, Inclusion Director at 952-381-3489.
February 6, 2010 n 10 a.m.
B’nai Emet Inclusion Shabbat
Guest speaker and member Gwyn Leder will speak about “How Gwyn Found Herself” after discovering her brain injury. 952-927-7309
February 13, 2010
Adath Jeshurun
Adath Sampler: “Social Justice, Judaism and Disability” session will be offered. 952-545-2424
February 19, 2010 n 11 a.m.
Darchei Noam
Special inclusion dvar Torah on parshat Terumah. The building of the mishkan in the desert required gifts and efforts of all of B’nai Yisrael, but each according to his or her individual abilities and means. See how the building of the mishkan thousands of years ago is a model for an inclusive community today.
February 20, 2010 n 6 p.m.
Temple Israel
Author Jesse Saperstein. Jesse’s memoir Atypical: Life with Aspergers will be published in April. Jesse will speak at the Friday night service. To request accommodations, contact Trish Thelen at 612-374-0323 or tthelen@templeisrael.com.
February 23
Community-wide Ability Awareness Training for organizational leaders
The Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities, ADA Minnesota and the Minnesota State Council on Disability will address legal aspects of employment and access, disability awareness, practical strategies and resources to assess your building’s access points and the opportunity to address specific access issues with experts in the field. Contact Shelly Christensen at 952-542-4838.
February 26, 2010
Bet Shalom Inclusion Shabbat
The Inclusion Committee will participate in services and the d’var Torah will celebrate inclusion of people with disabilities. 952-933-8525
February 27, 2010 n 10 a.m.
Adath Jeshurun
Shabbat morning service d’var Torah on inclusion of people with disabilities. 952.545.2424
Sunday, February 28 n 3 p.m. FREE and open to the Community
St. Paul JCC
“A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” – Inspiring real-life documentary about hope, compassion, and the power of friendship.
If you require special accommodations in order to participate in these programs,please contact the sponsoring organization to make your request.
Please contact the appropriate organization for registration information and details.
January 30, 2010 n 7p.m.
Darchei Noam
Tu B’Shevat Seder at 7 p.m. with Caring Connections participants.
Celebrate the New Year of the Trees, and see how including all of the diversity of species makes us whole. 612-920-3424
January 30, 2010
USY Emtza Regional Convention
Adath Jeshurun will feature a workshop on inclusion of people with disabilities.
For registered USY participants.
January 31, 2010 n 3-5:30 p.m. FREE and open to the community
“Autistic License” screening at Sabes JCC auditorium
Community-Wide Kick-Off Event for Jewish Disability Awareness Month
The film will be followed by a conversation with playwright Stacey-Dinner Levi.
RSVPs are strongly recommended at inclusion@jfcsmpls.org or 952-542-4838.
Leave your name and number of guests. Individuals requiring additional services to participate in this event should contact Anita Lewis, Inclusion Director at 952-381-3489.
February 6, 2010 n 10 a.m.
B’nai Emet Inclusion Shabbat
Guest speaker and member Gwyn Leder will speak about “How Gwyn Found Herself” after discovering her brain injury. 952-927-7309
February 13, 2010
Adath Jeshurun
Adath Sampler: “Social Justice, Judaism and Disability” session will be offered. 952-545-2424
February 19, 2010 n 11 a.m.
Darchei Noam
Special inclusion dvar Torah on parshat Terumah. The building of the mishkan in the desert required gifts and efforts of all of B’nai Yisrael, but each according to his or her individual abilities and means. See how the building of the mishkan thousands of years ago is a model for an inclusive community today.
February 20, 2010 n 6 p.m.
Temple Israel
Author Jesse Saperstein. Jesse’s memoir Atypical: Life with Aspergers will be published in April. Jesse will speak at the Friday night service. To request accommodations, contact Trish Thelen at 612-374-0323 or tthelen@templeisrael.com.
February 23
Community-wide Ability Awareness Training for organizational leaders
The Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities, ADA Minnesota and the Minnesota State Council on Disability will address legal aspects of employment and access, disability awareness, practical strategies and resources to assess your building’s access points and the opportunity to address specific access issues with experts in the field. Contact Shelly Christensen at 952-542-4838.
February 26, 2010
Bet Shalom Inclusion Shabbat
The Inclusion Committee will participate in services and the d’var Torah will celebrate inclusion of people with disabilities. 952-933-8525
February 27, 2010 n 10 a.m.
Adath Jeshurun
Shabbat morning service d’var Torah on inclusion of people with disabilities. 952.545.2424
Sunday, February 28 n 3 p.m. FREE and open to the Community
St. Paul JCC
“A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” – Inspiring real-life documentary about hope, compassion, and the power of friendship.
If you require special accommodations in order to participate in these programs,please contact the sponsoring organization to make your request.
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