Engaging children with special needs in Jewish life: Sunday 3/15/2009, Manhattan JCC

March 13, 12:22 PMNY Jewish Culture ExaminerDavid Cooper

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On Sunday, March 15th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Manhattan JCC, there will be a morning of conversation about engaging children with special needs and their families in Jewish life, a day of dialogue between Jewish community leaders and families with children with disabilities. The day will feature a keynote lecture by Jacob Artson, age 15, and his family, including his father, Rabbi Bradley Artson, a leading advocate for children with disabilities. As the uncle of an autistic child I'm really glad this issue is being addressed.

The day will include breakout sessions presentations on topics such as:

• · Conducting a Community Needs Assessment
• · Defining Difference: A Guide to Special Needs
• · Creating a Community of Inclusion
• · Learning What Attracts Funders

There will also be forums for parents to meet with other parents and rabbis and rabbinical students to meet as a cohort.

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 9 am – 1 pm
The Manhattan JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave @ 76th St, New York, NY 10023

Babysitting available (pre-registration required).