JDAIM shines a light on the disability community and the amazing impact they have on Jewish Greater Washington. Join us this February, and year-round, to raise awareness, champion the rights, and continue to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Together, in partnership with organizations and communities around the world, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that recognizes everyone’s value, dignity, and capabilities.
Resource Fair for Teens and Adults with Disabilities
Sunday, April 7, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at Montgomery College: A resource fair for teen and adults with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to independent living. Learn about job coaching, benefits, recreation, and more. No registration required. For questions, please contact transitioningsuccess@gmail.com
Read Together & Connected for spotlights on the many opportunities to celebrate as a community.
For questions or other ways to get involved, email us at inclusion@shalomdc.org.
1 in 4 American adults—27 percent—have some type of disability*
• 6.1 percent are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing*
• 4.8 percent have a vision disability with blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses*
• 12.1 percent have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs*
• 12.8 percent have a cognition disability with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions*
• 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness***
18% of households in Greater Washington include a family member with a health limitation or disability**
Source:
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
**Data from the 2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study, funded by The Morningstar Foundation
***National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH)
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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 available Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All calls are confidential. Federation, JSSA, and our network of human service organizations are here for you.
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