Jewish Disability Inclusion Resources

What you need to know to make Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur an inclusive experience for everyone.

Simple changes to your thought, speech, and action can go a long way to making another person feel like they truly belong.

Your building can become more accessible without costing a lot of money. Here are several ways to make practical accommodations.

Parking spaces, signs, access and other things to have in mind.

How do you reach out to community members to include them in activities at your Chabad House?

Assistive technology is any kind of technology that can be used to enhance the functional independence of a person with a disability.

Some people with disabilities rely on trained service animals to assist them in everyday life.

Have a look at this list and see how well your organization scores. Then try it again in a few months, and see how much you’ve improved.

Often people who use wheelchairs are seated in the aisles or in the back of the sanctuary.

Making your congregation an inclusive place for all people doesn’t need to cost a penny.

You may not have the budget to reinvent your entire center, but there are some very simple changes that can go a long way.

How do you take your good intentions about inclusion and turn them into actions? Here are some strategies.

Letting people know that they can contact you to request an accommodation lets them know that they are welcome.

You may be asking yourself, “What do I say to someone who has a disability? I don’t want to say or do something that might be hurtful or disrespectful.”

Make an event that will be enjoyable for everyone.

Did you know there is a growing number of people who can become ill by being exposed to fragrances worn by others?

We can raise awareness and support people with disabilities in our communities by incorporating practices that stress the importance of belonging.

How to let everyone know that your community is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

This training packet contains a number of valuable and effective activities and exercises that will help camp staff understand the importance of including every camper in the day to day life at camp.

Summer camp is a remarkable place for children to learn to work and play together in a relaxed environment. Unlike school where the focus is on academic learning, inclusive camps can increase independence, resourcefulness and social skills. There are opportunities for campers with and without disabilities to develop friendships, lifelong social skills and participate in activities together.

There are many types of accomodations that you can implement. Being creative can help you arrive at solutions that are appropriate. The important thing to remember is that a Bar or Bat Mitzvah child who has a disability will come to this important passage and find personal meaning in it. We must create opportunities that nurture the growth and development of our children.

Many rabbis speak about inclusion from the pulpit or create an opportunity to talk about it at other points.