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MetroWest Madrichim Who? Post b’nai mitzvah teens interested in working with children with disabilities What? 6 hour training program & year-long mentorship Where? Religious schools Shabbat and holiday programs Recreational programs Summer camps Why? Create a community in which everyone has the opportunity to meaningfully participate in Jewish life in their home congregations, JCC’s and camps.TRANSCRIPT
Teen Leadership: Strengthening Inclusive Opportunities for Individuals
with Disabilities
Rebecca Wanatick, Ed.M., Community Inclusion CoordinatorGreater MetroWest ABLE Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
How do you live Jewishly?• Family holiday celebrations• Shabbat and holiday services• Volunteer opportunities• Youth groups• Summer camp• Teen travel programs• Maccabi Games• JCC membership• Federation leadership
MetroWest MadrichimWho? • Post b’nai mitzvah teens interested in working with children with disabilities
What?• 6 hour training program & year-long mentorship
Where?• Religious schools• Shabbat and holiday programs• Recreational programs• Summer camps
Why?• Create a community in which everyone has the opportunity to meaningfully
participate in Jewish life in their home congregations, JCC’s and camps.
Sometimes…You just need a break
Relax, Refresh and
Reconnect
Learn to Babysit for Children with Special Needs
Who?• Post b’nai mitzvah teens interested in working with children with disabilities
What?• 14 hours of workshops, role play and CPR/First Aid Training
Where?• Individual family homes• Synagogues • Community programs
Why?• Relax• Refresh• Reconnect• Re-energize
IncredibleImpact of Inclusion • Individuals with
Disabilities• Teen Volunteers• Siblings• Parents and Caregivers• Peers• Greater Community
You can do it too!
Greater MetroWest ABLE
Rebecca WanatickCommunity Inclusion CoordinatorGreater MetroWest ABLEJewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ(973) [email protected]