top of page

Special Needs Partnership Resources

Jewish Programs & Resources

Congregations

Program: Inclusion Initiative Including: - Learning Center - Automatic doors for the front entrances as well as for some bathrooms - Bathroom modifications to comply with ADA standards - Bannisters to access the bimah - A front entrance ramp for mobility-challenged members - An annual Inclusion Shabbat - Sound system improvements in the sanctuary - Welcoming residents of CHAI to our programming - The loop and loop listeners - Streaming of services - Education programming regarding needs and challenges - Designated seating for High Holidays - Financial support for our religious school - Making wheelchairs and other devices available for on-site use and for borrowing - Kiddush luncheon offerings are identified and provided with allergies in mind - Large print prayer books are available for Shabbat services - Caregiver’s support group - Grief support group in the process of being established  Ages: All ages Esther Miller esthercmiller@aol.com 334-221-2219

Programs:

B'Yachad 1x month, Respite care

  • Ages: B-18, Adult to come

 

Shira D. Stevenson
sstevenson@tedallas.org
214-7060-0000x4001

​

Inclusion Program: An Inclusion Program to support individuals with special needs and their families, ensuring they feel welcome and included in all aspects of synagogue life.

 

For more Information, contact:

Cynthia Yungman

Director of Inclusion and Support Services

214-706-0000 cyungman@tedallas.org

​

Programs: Assistive Listening System in sanctuary, Accessible gardening program, Programming with CHAI

​

Monica Susman

msusman@templeshalomdallas.org

972-661-1365

Religious Schools & Day Schools 

Program: Accommodations in the Religious School

  • Ages: Kg-6th

 

Rabbi Kushnick
Rabbi.Kushnick#anshaitorah.org
972-473-7718

Program: Kesher

  • Support for children in religious school 

    • ​Ages: 5-18, Adult

 

Sarah Lipinsky
slipinsky@shearith.org
214-939-7348

Program: Ma’alot

  • Dyslexia Intervention Therapy

  • Academic Support Period

  • Speech Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Behavior Support

Paula Winslow, K-5 Ma'alot Coordinator
pwinslow@akibayavneh.org


Bonnie Atkins, 6-8 Coordinator
batkins@akibayavneh.org

​Program: Lomdim

​​

  • Supports children in religious school K-12th Grade

  • Tailored learning experiences to meet the needs of every Jewish child

  • Self-contained classes

  • One-on-one shadows

  • Learning accommodations

Meghan Cannella, Lomdim Inclusion Coordinator

mcannella@tedallas.org

214-706-0021

Recreational & Social

Dedicated to helping children and young adults with special needs to become more fully integrated into the broader community.


Leah Dubrawsky, Director and Program Coordinator

leah@friendshipdallas.org

A program from the Aaron Family JCC designed to connect individuals of all ages within the Dallas Jewish community. It offers a variety of groups that focus on building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging.

 

For more information, visit 

www.jborhood.org

Provides families with support, education, mentorship, and assistance in navigating state agency requirements. It fosters long-term relationships among families of CHAI residents/clients. Quarterly meetings are held, offering education and support. Annual membership is $50.00.

 

For more information, contact:

Candace Carroll-Johnson, Director of Programs and Services

 214-373-8600  ccarroll@chaidallas.org

Other Programs & Resources

Program: Belong Disability Ministry

  • Adaptive, inclusive community at Highland Park United Methodist Church for people of all abilities, ages, and faiths

  • All programs at no cost to participants and their families

​

Liz Irwin, Belong Disability Respite & Resource Coordinator

irwinl@hpumc.org

 

Carla Aubrey, Belong Disability Programs Coordinator

aubreyc@hpumc.org

 

 

A website offering free resources for parents, students, and school personnel dealing with anxiety.

 

For more information visit: 

 www.anxietyintheclassroom.org 

bottom of page