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Apr 14, 2021

Understanding Severe Autism

Autism

What is it like to live with severe autism? What does it mean to care for those individuals who need help with daily living? While the public perception about living "on the spectrum” is palpable, user-friendly and often characterizes those diagnosed with autism as “quirky geniuses,” it is far from reality. On Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. join the Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance to hear from experts in the field, Dr. Michael Alessandri, Executive Director of University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and Amy S.F. Lutz, author of We Walk: Life With Severe Autism and the mother of a son with severe autism as they challenge commonly held ideas that define autism either as a disease or as neurodiversity. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

CAJE Initiative Helps Students With Disabilities

CAJE Initiative Helps Students With Disabilities

This fall, six Federation-funded Jewish day schools will introduce Al Pi Darko (“Hebrew for According to His/Her Path”) to better support students with diverse needs.

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Apply Now to Join Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living

Apply Now to Join Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living

Taking place May 2-14, 2027, the MOTL takes Jewish students on a journey through Poland to explore the history of Jewish life before, during and after the Holocaust.

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Inclusivity in a Digital World

Inclusivity in a Digital World

While many Israelis are benefiting from greater convenience and faster service as the world becomes increasingly digital, for older individuals, it has become a barrier to accessing health care, managing finances, receiving benefits and being generally self-sufficient.

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Learn the Art of Spiritual Care

Learn the Art of Spiritual Care

If you’re a compassionate person who wants to help others while growing personally and Jewishly, the Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program is for you!

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