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Navigating Connections: Empowering Neurodivergent Individuals to Thrive
Working with the inclusion and disability community is more than just a job for me—it’s a passion that has shaped my professional life for over 15 years. From the moment […]
The Last Day at Camp Achva: Where Memories Become Forever
Camp is more than a season—it’s a community. There’s something about the last day of Camp Achva that’s impossible to put into words—yet everyone who’s been there can feel it. […]
Building Bridges with Broadway
The cast of the Pozez Jewish Community Center Community Theatre program’s (JCCCT) debut musical is made up almost entirely of teens who aren’t Jewish — which is part of what […]
How the ReelAbilities Film Festival is Rolling Out the Red Carpet to Spotlight Inclusion
Mark your calendars, Greater Washington! The ReelAbilities Film Festival is back, and we’re incredibly excited to roll out the red carpet from January 25 to March 8, 2026. Get ready […]
More Than Summer: How Camp Kesher Builds Life Skills That Last
Camp Kesher is filling a gap that’s all too common for neurodiverse youth: a lack of accessible, joyful, age-appropriate summer experiences. A day camp that celebrates and embraces differences, Kesher […]
The Paradox of Inclusion: Creating Dedicated Spaces for True Belonging
At a time where inclusivity is being challenged, it’s more important than ever to remember what it truly means. Building welcoming communities doesn’t require putting everyone in the same space; […]
Conversation with the Curator: Four Questions with Sophia Pineda, watercolor artist, dancer, and disabilities advocate
If you’ve been in the J’s lobby before the holidays over the last several years and enjoyed browsing the Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser for the Pozez JCC’s Inclusion & Disability Services […]
“Following My Calling”: A Conversation with Zina Segal
February marks Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). While inclusion is a priority every day at the J, we’re celebrating this month with a group of programs that shine […]