PAST INCLUSION MICROGRANT PROJECTS We are proud to have partnered with the below organizations to help make their inclusion projects a reality. To learn more about our Inclusion Microgrants, click here.Fall/Winter 2021:Atlanta Jewish Film Festival – Closed Captioning for 2022 FestivalJewish Family & Career Services – MapHabit Program for Community Access GroupJewish Kids
VIRTUAL INCLUSION JOB FAIR Currently we do not have any job listings available. If you have an open position related to inclusion or special needs within your camp, day school, preschool, synagogue or other Jewish organization, let us post it here and help get the word out! Example of positions include a
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION & JF&CS ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP The Classroom Observation and JF&CS Assessment Partnership provided by our Community Training and Inclusion Coordinator (CTIC) is available to all preschools, day schools, supplemental schools and other Jewish organizations that work with preschool and school-aged children. Process: Classroom observation by CTIC Following observation, classroom strategies
SENSITIVITY TRAINING & AWARENESS JAA's Sensitivity Training and Awareness curriculum was created to help support our partner agencies in their inclusion efforts of individuals with disabilities. Designed so that each training can be tailored for the intended audience, the activities included help to facilitate conversations which fall into one of 3 main
JEWISH DISABILITY AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION MONTH February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) and is celebrated across the world by Jewish agencies, schools and synagogues as a unified effort to raise awareness and champion the rights of individuals with disabilities. We hope that you will join us in
JEWISH ATLANTA RESOURCES Information found in the Jewish Abilities Alliance Resource Directory reflects the latest information provided by the originating organizations. For specific details and the most up-to-date information, please contact the resource directly. Day Schools Atlanta Jewish Academy (The Matthew Blumenthal M'silot Program) Chaya Mushka Children's House (Chabad of Georgia/Congregation Beth Tefillah)
ISRAEL RESOURCES Below is a list of resources for families and individuals with special needs as they explore travel and life in Israel. The list is not exhaustive; email us with suggested resources to include. Information found in the JAA Israel Resource Directory reflects the latest information provided by the originating organizations.
TRAINING Jewish Abilities Alliance stands as a partner in the community to support organizations in their efforts towards access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Currently we offer two types of training: sensitivity and awareness training for children, staff, educators, professionals and corporations; and a classroom observation and assessment for educators and
FUNDING Jewish Abilities Alliance is proud to be able to offer funding opportunities for the Jewish community. Whether you are an organization or an individual, we may have an opportunity for you! Please have a look at our funding options: Inclusion Microgrant, Ina Enoch Training Fund, and the Glen Friedman B’nai Mitzvah
PAST HONOREES Power of One 2019 Honorees Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Shelly Dollar Atlanta Jewish Academy, Amber Gardner Breman Religious School of The Temple, Rebecca Good Camp Barney Medintz, Scott Heyman Camp Coleman, Lotem Eilon Camp Ramah Darom, Rachel Kriegsman Chaya Mushka Children's House, Dr. Richard Kaplan Congregation Beth Shalom, Ellen Doft Congregation
