The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington proudly celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM)!
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Photo courtesy of Federation partner Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
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| | In February and year-round, we are proud to join with organizations and communities around the world to raise awareness, champion the rights, and meet the needs of people with disabilities. Together, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that recognizes the value, dignity, and capabilities of each and every individual.
In this special edition of Together & Connected, we shine a spotlight on the many opportunities to celebrate JDAIM as a community.
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| MEET RINAT KISIN, FEDERATION'S INCLUSION & BELONGING SPECIALIST
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is pleased to welcome Rinat Kisin to our professional team as our Inclusion & Belonging Specialist. Learn more about Rinat’s background, what she sees as our community’s greatest priorities, and her outlook on how, together, we can create a more welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant Jewish community.
» Meet Rinat
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| INCLUSION: BY THE NUMBERS
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1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health condition*
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200,000 students in the Jewish community have special needs*
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18% of households in Greater Washington include a family member with a health limitation or disability**
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| | 300+ individuals with disabilities and their families have been equipped with resources, support, and a road to independence
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46,800 annual hours of job training empower individuals with disabilities to join the workforce
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**Data from the 2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study, funded by The Morningstar Foundation
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CELEBRATE JDAIM ACROSS THE DMV
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| | | Intelligent Lives Film Screening and Q&A
RespectAbility, EDJCC, and Pozez JCC
Mark your calendar to screen Intelligent Lives, a film focused on three pioneering young adults with intellectual disabilities who challenge perceptions of intelligence. Then, join a lively dialogue with RespectAbility's National Disability Speakers Bureau members Carly Okyle, Jordyn Zimmerman, and Yonatan Koch, moderated by Joy Stein, EDCJCC’s Director of Inclusion and Disability Programming. Sign up today!
» Tuesday, February 2 | 7:30 PM
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| | | Inclusion Shabbat Service with Singer-Songwriter Nick May
Kol Ami
Join Jewish singer-songwriter Nick May for a family friendly, inclusive Shabbat service when he will perform his original songs and share how music has helped him overcome a speech disorder. The service will also feature a special activity for children! Register today.
» Saturday, February 6 | 10:00 AM
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| | | People with Disabilities at Work
RespectAbility
Join RespectAbility for the rollout of their newest employment resource, People with Disabilities at Work, to support the aspirations and accomplishments of students with disabilities, jobseekers, entrepreneurs with disabilities, and their families. Register today.
» Wednesday, February 10 | 1:30 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD
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We may be physically apart this JDAIM, but we don’t have to feel alone. Find your perfect volunteer opportunity below, or visit Federation’s Jconnections for more ideas to do good.
- Jewish Disability Advocacy Month
Stand up and be heard this February! Join The Jewish Federations of North America for the first-ever virtual Jewish Disability Advocacy Month and learn new advocacy strategies to advance the needs and rights of people with disabilities. The month will culminate in a week of action and advocacy.
- RespectAbility
Join a Volunteer Corps Team to advocate for persons with disabilities in a variety of areas. Teams include Education and Skills Building, Jobs for People with Disabilities, Stigma Reduction/Disability in Hollywood, Intersection of Politics and Disability, Inclusive Philanthropy/Nonprofits, Spanish-Language Resources, and more.
- Friendship Circle
Forge remarkable bonds as a new friend to children with special needs through the Morrie and Sybil Fenkell Volunteer Club.
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| | | Need support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
Federation, JSSA, and the 703-J-CARING Support Line Partner Network of human service organizations are here for you. Call (703) J-CARING (703-522-7464) to connect with a professional ready to assist you. Serving residents of DC, MD, and Northern VA, support is accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
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