{"id":48535,"date":"2024-01-10T16:37:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T21:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jewishpb.org\/fed\/?p=48535"},"modified":"2024-01-16T12:13:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T17:13:20","slug":"jewish-disabilities-network-blog-meet-our-community-disability-navigator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jewishpb.org\/fed\/2024\/01\/10\/jewish-disabilities-network-blog-meet-our-community-disability-navigator\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewish Disabilities Network Blog \u2013 Meet Our Community Disability Navigator"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Alyson Winderbaum<\/span>
\nCommunity Disability Navigator, Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN)<\/span>
\nPublished January 22, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/strong><\/span>Hello! Welcome to the Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) Blog. My name is Alyson Winderbaum, and I am the Community Disability Navigator for Jewish Palm Beach. <\/span><\/h3>\n

My mission is to make our community a place of inclusion and belonging for those with disabilities.<\/span><\/h3>\n

My passion for inclusion has been a guiding force throughout my life. I come from a traditional Jewish household in sunny South Florida, where I grew up alongside my parents and older sister. From an early age, I have always wanted to help people and sought opportunities to serve the Jewish community. While in Israel, I had the privilege of working with <\/span>children with a wide range of disabilities, interning at a memory care facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s, and volunteering with children and teenagers from challenging family backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

These transformative experiences led me to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Following that, I decided to continue my education at FAU and pursue a master\u2019s degree in social work. I hold this field in high regard for its unwavering commitment to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for all individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

During this time, I also took on the role of Community Disability Navigator at Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. My responsibilities are multifaceted and encompass the following:
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1. Navigation: <\/span><\/strong>I am here to guide and support those with disabilities and their families in accessing services, programs, and resources to meet everyone\u2019s unique needs.
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2. Education: <\/strong>I will actively engage our community in learning how to become more inclusive and accepting and nurturing a sense of belonging for all.
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3. Advocacy: <\/strong>I am committed to advocating on your behalf to ensure that community services and resources are tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families.<\/span><\/h4>\n

I look forward to sharing more thoughts on current, relevant topics related to disability inclusion. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Please contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas. Thank you for allowing me to share this journey with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

JDN is committed to promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in our local Jewish community, inspiring innovative accessible resources and programming, and embracing diversity. Click here to learn more.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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By Alyson Winderbaum Community Disability Navigator, Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) Published January 22, 2024 Hello! Welcome to the Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) Blog. My name is Alyson Winderbaum, and I
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