Are you overwhelmed by caring for your child (up to age 21) with an intellectual or developmental disability? Providing constant, loving support can be draining on many levels: physically, mentally, [...]
Category Archives: Disability Services
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May
May
Transition planning as a child with disabilities approaches adulthood can feel very overwhelming. Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is here to help guide parents through this process and help [...]
Disability Services
Dubrow Vocational Celebration honors employees with disabilities who thrive in the workplace!
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May
May
On Friday, May 10, Five individuals living with disabilities and their employers will be honored at the 18th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast. Each of these individuals has demonstrated [...]
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Mar
The JFCS Disability Services Committee will hold its next Disability Workshop on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm in the Katz JCC (Room 206). Guest presenter Kristen Russell will explore various [...]
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Feb
Feb
Project SEARCH is a nationally recognized high school transition program that prepares young adults with disabilities for success in the workplace. Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is proud to [...]
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Jan
Jan
Many people with developmental or intellectual disabilities also have one or more co-occurring mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or bipolar disorder. These co-existing conditions – also known [...]
The JFCS Disability Services Committee will hold its first of four free community workshops on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00pm. Entitled Care Management, this informative program will explore the many [...]
Disability Services
JFCS presents the first annual Barbara Abrams Supported Employment Award of Distinction to Rachel Coughenour
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May
May
Barbara Abrams, the Director of Disability Services at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) for more than 20 years, will be retiring this June. Under Barbara’s leadership, the Disability Services […]