Jewish Disability Advocacy Month starts this week and in addition to the incredible lineup of educational programs, we want to draw your attention to three special networking opportunities. Join us and NJHSA Member RespectAbility for a series of … [Read more...] about Jewish Disability Advocacy Month Starts This Week
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Advocating for Disability Rights & Inclusion: It Takes a Community
By David Golder and Judy Halper Kehillah. Community. It’s a core Jewish value, one that teaches we have a commitment to care for the health and welfare of each of our community members. It’s that commitment that fuels our Jewish communal … [Read more...] about Advocating for Disability Rights & Inclusion: It Takes a Community
February is Jewish Disability Advocacy Month – Participate as a Local Partner!
Building on the success of the annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, NJHSA has partnered with JFNA to bring you Jewish Disability Advocacy Month (JDAM) in February, a monthlong virtual educational and community-building experience … [Read more...] about February is Jewish Disability Advocacy Month – Participate as a Local Partner!
JFS Agencies in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio Join with NJHSA in Opposition to Texas’ Decision to Limit Access to Social Work Services for Persons with Disabilities and LGBTQI
JFS Austin, JFS Dallas, JFS Houston and JFS San Antonio join together with the full membership of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies in strong opposition to the recent unanimous decision of the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners to … [Read more...] about JFS Agencies in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio Join with NJHSA in Opposition to Texas’ Decision to Limit Access to Social Work Services for Persons with Disabilities and LGBTQI
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 30th Anniversary
What can you do #ThanksToTheADA? This month, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation protects the rights of people with disabilities of all ages and has helped reshape our … [Read more...] about Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 30th Anniversary
US Department of Labor Announces New Technical Assistance Opportunity
NJHSA US Member Agencies are Invited to Consider Submitting an Application for the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network Program There is a growing interest to increase competitive integrated employment opportunities for people … [Read more...] about US Department of Labor Announces New Technical Assistance Opportunity
