Category Archives: Disability Services

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 techniques and tools to help individuals with disabilities find success at home, school, and work. Kristen Russell, OTR, ATP is an occupational therapist and a [...]

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 be the community rehabilitation provider for Project SEARCH at both Jefferson Health and TD Bank. During their year at TD Bank, the Project SEARCH interns [...]

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 as dual diagnosis - often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms and other complications. But understanding dual diagnosis is a crucial part of [...]

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 department has grown from a small but dedicated group of part-time staffers to a vibrant team of nearly 100 employees. The agency’s life-affirming offerings include […]