Happy Rosh Hashana
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Monthly Archives: September 2017
Portrayal of Autism in Entertainment
How characters with autism got starring roles on TV’s ‘Good Doctor,’ ‘Atypical,’ ‘Claws’ As autism has increased in frequency and recognition in society, TV is welcoming more characters with the condition. Continue Reading →
PA ABLE Community Event
YOU ARE INVITED SEPTEMBER 28 – 4:30 TO 8:00PM THE CIRCUIT CENTER & BALLROOM – PITTSBURGH, PA (Southside) Attend this free community event to gain valuable information on the PA Continue Reading →
Provide relief for Seven Acres
Seniors in Houston need your help: Provide relief for Seven Acres The Jewish Association on Aging’s sister organization in Houston, Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services, has suffered tremendously from Continue Reading →
REELAbilities Festival OPENING NIGHT!
REELAbilities Festival OPENING NIGHT! OPENING TONIGHT: “Sanctuary,” a new Irish comedy that helped change Irish law with its brave visual storytelling. Screening followed by a talk with Billy Hartung of Center Continue Reading →
Criminalization of Children with Mental Illness
New Ruderman Family Foundation white paper reveals how the road to prison starts in childhood A new white paper released by the Ruderman Family Foundation has revealed the daunting extent in which Continue Reading →
Getting Ready for Rosh Hashana?
While you are preparing for Rosh Hashana, learn what synagogues are doing to welcome people with disabilities with Shelly Christensen’s High Holiday Inclusion Guide. High Holiday Inclusion Guide