People with Disabilities

Disabilities Shabbat Dinners

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:55:00 GMT

JF&CS makes it possible for people with disabilities to enjoy the special Shabbat dinner meal and is looking for volunteers to help.

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Testimony in Favor of House Bill 3527

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:04:00 GMT

On Wednesday I spoke before the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities at the State House about a proposed change in the clinical standards that determine eligibility for adult services.

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2011 CHAI Celebration Raised Much Needed Funds

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:18:00 GMT

On November 3, more than 250 friends of JF&CS Services for People with Disabilities gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston for the 2011 CHAI Celebration.

Special Needs Education Resource Center

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:05:00 GMT

The Special Needs Education Resource Center provides critical education, family support, and specialized medical consultation services to disabled children and their families in Ukraine.

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Unlocking the Door to Community Living

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:42:00 GMT

Raising a child with disabilities is inevitably a challenge. Having a child who is leaving the special education system in these tough budgetary times is especially daunting.

CHAI Works Clients Give Back

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:59:00 GMT

One of the biggest aspects of the CHAI Works program is volunteering. Our participants and staff contribute more than 500 hours/week to more than 20 community organizations.

CHAI Client Plays Piano at Fenway

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:27:00 GMT

Evan Taylor, a client of the JF&CS CHAI Day Program, was the featured pianist at the 2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Greater Boston Awards Dinner at Fenway Park.

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February is National Jewish Disability Awareness Month

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:44:00 GMT

Join us in acknowledging this special month designated to honor our Jewish friends and family members who have disabilities or special needs.

Chanukkah Celebration Brings People Together

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:13:00 GMT

Services for People with Disabilities celebrated the Festival of Lights at its annual Chanukkah party held at the JF&CS Headquarters in Waltham.

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Giving Thanks

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:36:00 GMT

CHAI Works offers a wide range of vocational skill building, educational, and fitness opportunities throughout the week, including a spirituality class, which wrote a Thanksgiving poem.