Tips and Resources
The Power of Accessibility: A Universal Benefit
If you spend a bit of time people watching in a public place, chances are you will see a parent pushing a stroller, a youngster on a bicycle, a teen on an electric scooter and a person with a mobility challenge. All these people benefit from a curb cut – that dip in the sidewalk […]
Advocacy in Action: JDAIM Approach to IEP Success
In the realm of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), effective advocacy plays a crucial role in ensuring that students with diverse needs receive the support they deserve. February marks JDAIM: Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month. While advocacy for support is serious business, we can also approach the topic with a fun flair. In honor […]
Embracing the Next Chapter with Purpose and Connection
My dad is about to turn 75 years old, and his calendar is often filled with volunteering, meet ups with friends, services or programs at his synagogue, and time with family. He is navigating new territory as a retiree and widow who seeks to reconnect with what matters most in life- people, purpose, and values. […]
Embracing Judaism’s Unique Approach to New Beginnings
Confession: Keeping a New Year’s resolution has never been my strong suit. I often get caught up in the excitement of starting a new year fresh, taking on new habits or making healthier choices. I’ve put plans in place to hold myself accountable — and then we enter January, the coldest, darkest, longest month, and […]