Changing attitudes means that we challenge stigma and amplify authentic narratives on disability. We’re proud to be a “nothing about us, without us” organization, led by those with a diversity of disabilities and other intersectional identities. Disabled people are the best experts on their lived experience, and we work to promote this reality across our
Date: Thursday, May 4 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. PT Duration: 90 minutes Register Online RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities. RespectAbility advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have
For Young Adults April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Turning 18 is a big deal! It is when you’re considered an adult. For some of you, this feeling may feel very exciting and long overdue … for some of you, it may feel scary and seem like a world of the unknown. This workshop will
Women & Gender Minority ASD Support Group SHARE WOMEN & GENDER MINORITY ASD SUPPORT GROUP Join us for a support group specifically for autistic women and gender minorities. We will support each other as we share experiences and feelings related to autism that are unique to women and gender-diverse people. This group will be held
Date: Wednesday, March 15 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Register Online Learn more about the full series How do you determine ways to support individual spiritual and religious preferences? Evergreen Life Services has developed its own spiritual assessment practice. This presentation describes how Evergreen utilizes
Date: Saturday, February 11 Time: 5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes BRIC Foundation and RespectAbility present: “Disability Inclusion in Entertainment: Beyond the Pipeline,” a conversation about breaking into the entertainment industry and building community as creative professionals with disabilities. Moderated by Lesley Hennen (Writer,
Shira Choir: Just As I Am SPECIAL UNDER THE STARS PRESENTATION A little film with a great big heart and an official selection of MJFF 2022, Evan Beloff’s documentary follows the lives of several members of the Shira Choir, comprised of an exceptional group of singers with special needs, and the choirmaster that unites them.
South Florida Jewish Community Centers Book Review Thursday, February 2 | 7:30 PM Virtual Event on Zoom Join the Alper JCC for a virtual book review of Just Human: The Quest for Disability Wisdom, Respect, and Inclusion, along with a conversation with the author, Dr. Arielle Silverman. Judaism calls upon us to continually improve
REGISTER Autism and Religion: An International Conversation As part of Touro University's ongoing efforts to promote autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion, Touro Talks and the Jewish Law Institute are pleased to present an international conversation exploring religious perspectives on autism. MODERATOR: Professor Samuel J. Levine, Touro Law Center Professor
