Bender JCC: Special Needs and Inclusion

The JCCGW offers a varied selection of activities and services to meet the social and recreational needs of people with disabilities. A major effort is made to integrate participants, to the extent that it is beneficial, into ongoing classes, groups and events. Families who have a member with special needs are encouraged to participate in all Center-wide activities and events. During school vacation days, children with specials needs are integrated into the Center’s Fill-in-the-Gap programs. Every effort is made to provide support for anyone with special needs who wishes to participate in Center classes and programs.

Accomodations:
??? Sign language and oral interpreters
??? Infrared listening system in the Kreeger Auditorium
??? Physical accessibility throughout the Center
??? Integrations into ongoing programs
??? Flashing light alarm system

Volunteers: Volunteers are an integral and valued part of the special needs program. Many opportunities are available for people who would like to work with individuals with disabilities

Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Progam: A swim program for children, teens and adults with physical, orthopedic-related disabilities

Social Groups (A collaboration between the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes and the JCCGW.)
??? Hevra for ages18+. This social group is for adults who may have disabilities ranging from minimal to severe, including intellectual disabilities, learning and other developmental and/or physical disabilities. Participants will meet for fun and exciting outings, such as lunch downtown, a musical or a basketball game at the Verizon Center. Hevra members will have input into the planning of their schedule. A skilled group leader provides a comfortable atmosphere for the participants to work on socialization and other skills. The group will meet twice a month on Sundays with the option of a Saturday night activity.
??? Tikvah for ages 18+. This social group is for Jewish young adults who have minimal disabilities and are capable of functioning independently. The group provides a comfortable and informal setting in which members participate in a variety of activities at the Center or in the community with a staff group leader. The group will meet twice a month on Sundays with the option of a Saturday night activity

Classes:
??? Let’s Cook! For ages 18+ for adults with disabilities who have any level of experience in the kitchen. Participants will learn to create a variety of easy and delicious meals that can be made at home. Students will prepare and enjoy different meals each week. The curriculum includes consumer awareness plus nutritional and health awareness. Additionally, students will bring home the recipes.
??? Swimming, Swimming???Age 18 +. This class introduces students to basic swimming techniques and stroke work. Participants should already be comfortable in the water.
??? Making Waves introduces students to basic swimming techniques and stroke work. Participants should already be comfortable in the water.

Location

6125 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852