FOR FAMILIES RAISING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Through jkidACCESS, Jewish Learning Venture helps to ensure that families raising children with disabilities find the support and accommodations needed for full inclusion in Jewish life. We are here to be a resource for YOU.
- Visit jkidACCESS.org for inclusion resources for parents.
- Join us for jkidphilly’s sensory-friendly programs and parent seminars on adapting Jewish home rituals.
- Learn more about how to receive PJ Library books that best match your child’s developmental level.
- Sign up to receive resources and event updates by email from jkidACCESS
- Check out our downloadable resources on inclusion and learn more about how jkidACCESS can support your synagogue, school or Jewish organization.
Here are some of our favorite Jewish resources to support your family:
- Social stories, multi-sensory guides, videos and more on jkidACCESS.org
- Social stories and visual prayers from Gateways
- Voices of parents, educators and people with disabilities at The New Normal: Blogging Disability
- Past WCI Director Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer’s ELI Talk about Jewish community supporting families raising kids with disabilities
Meet Erin, WCI Director
Whole Community Inclusion Director Erin Beser is available by phone or email to talk about finding Jewish educational, camp and synagogue programs for your child and family. Click here to read her bio.
Erin is an experienced Jewish educator—and a mom of a child with disabilities and welcomes the opportunity to connect with other parents raising Jewish kids with disabilities.
We look forward to connecting with you soon!