{"id":36428,"date":"2023-05-15T11:23:09","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jewishpb.org\/fed\/?page_id=36428"},"modified":"2023-09-06T11:17:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T15:17:58","slug":"jewish-disabilities-network-ages-5-13","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jewishpb.org\/fed\/jewish-disabilities-network-ages-5-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewish Disabilities Network ages 5-13"},"content":{"rendered":"

Services for children and teens to determine the most effective approach to their needs.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nChild Psychiatry<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nAlpert JFS is privileged to have on our clinical team renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Jeryl D. Kershner, who specializes in child and adolescence psychiatry and developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and sub-specializes in the pharmacology of developmental and psychiatric problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Counseling Program<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Counseling Program utilizes experienced, professional Master\u2019s level counselors who have specialized training working with children and families. We are here for your child your family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychological Testing<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Psychological Testing Program offers a wide range of comprehensive psychological evaluations provided by Doctoral Level Mental Health Professionals. The results and recommendations from the evaluations can be used in schools for educational planning, placement and testing accommodations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nLearning Resource Program<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nMeyer Prep’s Academic Resources provides a range of academic and organizational support services to students from grades K-8 with varying learning and developmental disabilities including ADHD, Dyslexia, learning processing disorders and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Commission for Jewish Education (CJE)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nExplore CJE\u2019s vibrant Jewish learning programs \u2013 including PJ Library\u00ae and PJ Our Way\u00ae, the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, Jewish Teen Initiative, Israel Program Center, educator professional development and Yad Hebrew School for Students with Differing Abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Florida Society of Jewish Deaf (FSJD)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nServe the cultural, spiritual, educational, and social needs of Jewish Deaf adults and children, and CODAs who reside in the Florida area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nJewish Volunteer Center (JVC)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nFederation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) is your gateway to volunteerism and community-wide programs in the Palm Beaches. Volunteer opportunities are open to all individuals with varying abilities. Age range varies based on volunteer opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Camp Shalom Boynton JCC<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tikvah<\/b><\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>Tikvah, which means “hope” in Hebrew, is a unit of Camp Shalom for children in Kindergarten to age 22 with mild to moderate exceptionalities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kehilla Inclusion Program<\/b><\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>Available for campers in Grades K-8 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Kehilla means “community” in Hebrew, and that\u2019s exactly what our KIP participants should feel a part of the Camp Shalom community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ruach<\/b><\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>Available for campers in Grades K & 1<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ruach means \u201cspirit\u201d in Hebrew, and this group will feel the spirit of camp in a structured setting to set each camper up for success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Camp Shalom Palm Beach Gardens JCC<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tikvah<\/b><\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>Tikvah, which means “hope” in Hebrew, is a unit of Camp Shalom for children in Kindergarten to age 22 with mild to moderate exceptionalities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kehilla Inclusion Program<\/b><\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>Available for campers in Grades K-8 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Kehilla means “community” in Hebrew, and that\u2019s exactly what our KIP participants should feel a part of the Camp Shalom community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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PJ Library\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> sends free Jewish children\u2019s books to families across the world every month. PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, whatever background, knowledge, family make-up, or observance may be. We offer several books that feature strong characters with disabilities, as well as storylines about acceptance, inclusion, and learning from anyone. If your child has specific learning needs, we are happy to accommodate. Birth through 12.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PJ Our Way\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> is the next chapter of PJ Library\u00ae for kids ages 9-12. [They can actually sign up the day after they turn 8 \u00bd!]\u00a0 It is available free of charge throughout the U.S. and Canada to families raising Jewish children. Every month, kids can visit the PJ Our Way website to choose a book from a selection of titles that have been reviewed by a panel of educators, parents, and kids. That\u2019s 12 free books a year!<\/span><\/p>\n

Kids can also submit reviews & videos about the books, take polls & quizzes, participate in monthly interviews & challenges, and comment on blog posts. They can also create book trailers & videos to communicate with peers about the books.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Project Connect<\/strong><\/a>
\nVolunteers and individuals with special needs connect through music, dance, art, and a variety of stimulating activities.<\/span>
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\nInclusion Program<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nTemple Shaarei Shalom believes that every child deserves the opportunity to be part of our Temple family and continue their Jewish Education. While we do not have a self-contained special needs program, we have an Inclusion-style program for our students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jewish Learning for Ages 4 to 22<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nDesigned to meet a variety of educational and behavioral needs, Yad Hebrew School has provided students in Palm Beach County with meaningful, engaging and individualized Jewish education for more than 20 years. We are proud to be the only Hebrew school of our kind in our area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students benefit from 1:1 student\/teacher ratio, while connecting with peers in a nurturing environment during Sunday Hebrew and Judaic education. Our highly trained teachers work with students to create a love of Jewish learning and empower them to meet their own unique potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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