Social and
Recreational Resources

Social and
Recreational Resources

Social and Recreational Resources

Select a resource below to connect with a professional and learn more about what social and recreational resources we have in our community.

Communication Workshops

Communication Workshops

 Workshops for how to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Deafblind Shabbaton

Deafblind Shabbaton

 A fully accessible Shabbat experience for Jews of all backgrounds living with dual hearing and vision loss.
Inclusion Camp

Inclusion Camp

 Inclusion program designed for campers with learning, developmental, social, emotional and physical disabilities.
Interpreters

Interpreters

 JADE list of interpreters and information about the JADE Access grant that helps pay for interpreters.
JADE ASL Meet Up

JADE ASL Meet Up

 Monthly meetups led by a member of the local Jewish deaf and hard of hearing community.
JDAIM

JDAIM

 Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month, focusing on raising awareness of members of the Jewish community with disabilities.
Sensory Kits

Sensory Kits

 Sensory kits and backpacks, featuring items like fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones and more for attending events.
Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday

 A free weekly activity group for teens and adults ages 16 and up with developmental disabilities.

[Inclusion Camp] was an AMAZING experience for my son and us as a family. It was the first camp experience where we felt he was properly supported. Allowing him to have a fun, safe and flexible camp experience has been such an enormous joy and relief for our entire family.

— J Camps Inclusion Camp Parent
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J Camps Inclusion Program

As one of the only camps in the region in which campers with disabilities are fully integrated into the day camp program, J Camps is a model for inclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are here for you. If you have any questions, contact Rachel Turniasky at rturniansky@thejewishnetwork.org.

If you and your physician have concerns about your child’s developmental progress, take action and arrange for a routine developmental screening.
 
While you may feel embarrassed, confused or worried, please remember you are not alone – your physician has probably heard it all. If your child is not meeting his/her developmental milestones, take that first, key step to getting help.

An Individualized Education Plan (IEP), also known as Individualized Education Program, is defined as a written plan that is designed to meet the unique needs of one child. Much like an IEP, a 504 plan can help students with learning and attention issues learn and participate in the general education curriculum. You can learn more about the differences between the two plans here.

It can be extremely helpful to speak with a professional to not only discuss your child’s challenges, but also to strategize and ensure that your own needs are being met.
 
At Jewish Community Services (JCS), there are a multitude of programs to assist children with special needs and their families.

At the top of this page we have a series of resources available. Selecting one of them should take you to a page where you can learn more about our resources and programs and get connected with the right professional. You can also email rturniansky@thejewishnetwork.org if you still aren’t sure where to start.

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