Celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM)!

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington proudly celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM)!

JDAIM shines a light on the disability community and the amazing impact they have on Jewish Greater Washington. Join us this February, and year-round, to raise awareness, champion the rights, and continue to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Together, in partnership with organizations and communities around the world, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that recognizes everyone’s value, dignity, and capabilities.

• Check out events and volunteer opportunities.
• Explore resources to make our community more inclusive.
• Be inspired by how our community is working to be more inclusive.
• Join us virtually on February 28 for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day (JDAD).
• Embrace the diversity of our shared human experience during the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia.

Resource Fair for Teens and Adults with Disabilities

Sunday, April 7, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at Montgomery College: A resource fair for teen and adults with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to independent living. Learn about job coaching, benefits, recreation, and more. No registration required. For questions, please contact [email protected]

Read Together & Connected for spotlights on the many opportunities to celebrate as a community.

• February 6, 2024 JDAIM Special Edition

For questions or other ways to get involved, email us at [email protected].

INCLUSION BY THE NUMBERS

1 in 4 American adults—27 percent—have some type of disability*

• 6.1 percent are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing*
• 4.8 percent have a vision disability with blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses*
• 12.1 percent have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs*
• 12.8 percent have a cognition disability with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions*
• 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness***

18% of households in Greater Washington include a family member with a health limitation or disability**

Source:
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
**Data from the 2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study, funded by The Morningstar Foundation
***National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH)

Need Support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
Call (703) J-CARING (703-522-7464) to connect with a professional ready to assist you. Serving residents of DC, MD, and Northern VA, support is available Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All calls are confidential. Federation, JSSA, and our network of human service organizations are here for you.