disabilities Archives – Page 4 of 4

Looking for Love?

Gaby Wenig February 12, 2004

JDate is the largest Jewish singles site, but for those interested in swimming in smaller ponds, below is a sampling of some of the other offerings on the web.

L.A. GOAL Opens ‘Doors’ at Skirball

Ellie Kahn April 24, 2003

Sherrie has cerebral palsy, which causes her hands to tremble. So when she was hired to work as an artist for L.A. GOAL in Culver City, she was concerned.

Something Special

Wendy J. Madnick August 22, 2002

When Brianna Ross passes by Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills, she signs one word to her mother over and over again: "School, school."

A Question of Need

Charlotte Hildebrand August 1, 2002

The JBB disabilities program matches disabled men with disabled boys, regardless of whether the child has both parents at home.

Enabled Kids

Judy Lash Balint January 24, 2002

It\’s the high point of the week for Adi Maloul: an art session with friends at Beit Hagalgalim (House of Wheels) in Herzliya.

Two recent conferences held in the Jewish community — one on autism, the other on a wide scope of disabilities — demonstrated the difficulties of reconciling research and reality when it comes to helping individuals with special needs.