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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
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Teen Leadership: Strengthening Inclusive Opportunities for Individuals
with Disabilities
Rebecca Wanatick, Ed.M., Community Inclusion CoordinatorGreater MetroWest ABLE Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
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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
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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.
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Sometimes…You just need a break
Relax, Refresh and
Reconnect
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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
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IncredibleImpact of Inclusion • Individuals with
Disabilities• Teen Volunteers• Siblings• Parents and Caregivers• Peers• Greater Community
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You can do it too!
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Greater MetroWest ABLE
Rebecca WanatickCommunity Inclusion CoordinatorGreater MetroWest ABLEJewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ(973) [email protected]