2017 Greater Pittsburgh Community Study: Report on People with Disabilities
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh recently published the 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study which was conducted by Brandeis University’s Cohen Center for Jewish Studies. This study is chock-full Continue Reading →
Jewish Disabilities Advocacy Day is February 6, 2018
Jewish Disabilities Advocacy Day is February 6, 2018. February is Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. We are proud to spotlight awareness for people who are disabled around this time, but Continue Reading →
AHAVA Memory Care Center of Excellence to Host First in a Series on Speech Therapy
Those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias often face difficulties communicating with loved ones and understanding language as the disease progresses. Speech therapy can support families in addressing these Continue Reading →
10 tips for an accessible Hanukkah party
With Hanukkah on the way, it’s easy to hold a party where all guests – disabled and not – feel welcomed, respected and have fun. All it takes is some Continue Reading →
Aging is An Art Form
For years the Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) has publicly celebrated the arts by bringing stars like The 3 Painters, comedian Richard Lewis, and Broadway legend Joel Grey to Pittsburgh Continue Reading →
A New Name, a New Face, Same Impactful Organization
Dear Community Members, After almost exactly a year of planning and preparation, I’m pleased to announce that our agency has a new name: Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS). Our Continue Reading →
NEW RESEARCH STUDY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES COMPLETING COMMON DAILY ACTIVITIES USING CONTEMPORARY TOOLS AND STRATEGIES
Dear Potential Study Participant, Our University of Pittsburgh research team is developing the first of its kind, survey to determine how people with disabilities complete common daily activities to their Continue Reading →