Content Filed Under "autism"
Aiding People With Special Needs
Many people with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities feel alienated from their communities, complicating an already challenging life. Sometimes, the entire family feels marginalized. We help open the doors to acceptance and inclusion. The … Read more
Autism Symposium
With a focus on the transition process to independent living and also an improved quality of life for adolescents and adults with an autism spectrum disorder, UJA-Federation of New York organized, in collaboration with the Hilibrand Foundation, an all-day… Read more
Autism Symposium Focuses on Young Adults
As young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face the challenges of completing school, exploring sexuality, and finding a job and a place to live, they are discovering that the road to greater independence is possible, but additional support may b… Read more
Jewish Disability Awareness Month
February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month (JDAM). UJA-Federation of New York recognizes the importance of increasing opportunities for all people to feel included in our community. You’ll find numerous resources here related to inclusion program… Read more
NYC City Hall Rally for Autism Services
In a rally organized by UJA-Federation of New York, more than 100 people stood on the steps of City Hall on May 27 to urge the New York City Council to continue its funding of $1.575 million for autism services. Holding signs reading “1 in 150,&rdqu… Read more
Parents, Children, and Care Providers Join with Council Members in the 1 in 150 Campaign - $1.5 Million Autism Initiative
(New York, NY) — UJA-Federation of New York, QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community), New York Families for Autistic Children, and more than 20 organizations gathered for a press conference on the steps of City Hall, 260 Broadway (at Reade … Read more
Rally to Support Citywide Autism Initiative
For Samantha Ko and other parents of children with autism and developmental disabilities, the $1.5 million citywide autism initiative means they receive much-needed parenting workshops about how to care for their children, as well as essential after-schoo… Read more
Twenty Years After the Americans With Disabilities Act
By John S. Ruskay Twenty years ago this week, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, ensuring the civil rights of citizens with disabilities. It's remarkable to realize that as recently as 1990, there was no legislative protection for peopl… Read more
Twenty Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act
Dear Colleagues: Twenty years ago this week, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, ensuring the civil rights of citizens with disabilities. It’s remarkable to realize that as recently as 1990, there was no legislative protection for … Read more