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Sunday, November 6, 2011 / news

Yad’s New Website Is LIVE! – Shehechianu!

Shehechianu, v’kiamanu, v’higianu, la’zman hazeh! When something significant, new, or special happens in our  lives, we acknowledge G-d for bringing us to this time. Yad HaChazakah-JDEC applied for and thankfully won a grant from the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty’s Growth Fund to redesign our brand and develop a new website. We wanted a website that would both inform and …Read more >

Monday, October 31, 2011 / Views

When ‘Special’ Isn’t So Special.

The term ‘special’ or ‘special needs’  has gained popularity among parents, school and social service  professionals, community leaders, and people who truly want to help and support people who were once under-served and overlooked.  But many people with disabilities or conditions object to the term ‘special’,  whether it applies directly to them or to their needs. The term “disability” is …Read more >

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