Wednesday, May 1, 2013 / Views
By Rabbi Michael Levy, Board Member of Yad HaChazakah and Director of Travel Training, NYCT In the Haftarah for Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, the prophet Jeremiah presents a very elaborate analogy (Chapter 17, verses 5-9): “Thus says G-d – Cursed is the person who trusts in man, and makes (mere) flesh his source of support, and turns his heart away from G-d. …Read more >
Thursday, April 11, 2013 / Views
(Appeared on the Jewish Week’s “The New Normal Blog” April 11, 2013 “Words simultaneously reflect and reinforce our attitudes and perceptions; words shape our world.” — Kathie Snow, “The Case Against ‘Special Needs'” As a person who has met life with a significant level of cerebral palsy, and as a lover of words and their nuances, I have, throughout my …Read more >
Monday, November 19, 2012 / news
We are collecting stories about how well people with disabilities fared before, during, and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Please tell us about the challenges you faced as a person with a disability or ongoing health condition. Also, please let us know the ways in which you were helped or helped others. We may use your story or elements …Read more >
Thursday, November 1, 2012 / news
Secure updates about your region. Go to the FEMA website and search for your state. Once you access your state’s site, search for your locality. If you live with a disability, please let us know what your experience has been. Email info@yadempowers.org.
Monday, September 24, 2012 / Views
By Jay Ruderman Dear Friends, I am writing to share with you my op-ed from last week’s Albany Times-Union. It addresses the legal right of all children to attend the private schools that reflect their families’ religious beliefs and traditions—including children with special educational needs. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the subject in the comment boxes below. …Read more >
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