Eric Ascher, Author at RespectAbility

Seven people with and without disabilities in an office looking at papers on a table together. Text: #ADA30 Summit 2020: Ensuring Inclusive Communities

#ADA30 Summit: Ensuring Inclusive Communities

Eric Ascher Jul 28, 2020 Past Events 0 comments

Watch Full Recording with Open Captions Download Transcript Ensuring Inclusive Communities Through Philanthropy https://vimeo.com/458282414 The social sector (philanthropy, nonprofits and public agencies) is a leader in the movement for diversity, equity and inclusion in society. However, only recently has philanthropy identified the need to include people with disabilities in that effort. We learn from top [click to continue...]

Three people with and without disabilities in a classroom around a table. Text: #ADA30 Summit 2020: Education and Skills for a Better Future

#ADA30 Summit: Education and Skills for a Better Future

Eric Ascher Jul 27, 2020 Past Events 1 comment

Watch Full Recording with Open Captions Download Transcript Key Players in the Creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act Discuss How it Happened and Where We Go From Here https://vimeo.com/458284766 Moderated by Amna Nawaz of PBS NewsHour, the dialogue about the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 engages four men who “were [click to continue...]

Headshots of Tatiana Lee, Sharon Rosenblatt and River McMican. Text: Training: How to Ensure a Welcoming Lexicon, Accessible Websites and Social Media and Inclusive Photos

Training: “How to Ensure a Welcoming Lexicon, Accessible Websites and Social Media and Inclusive Photos”

Eric Ascher Jul 21, 2020 Faith Inclusion Webinars, Past Events 0 comments

Read the Transcript Download the Accessible PowerPoint Download Accessibility Partners’ Best Practices Document Today’s website is the front lobby of an organization, and social media is fast supplanting the more traditional ways that our organizations connect with the public. We can’t help you decorate your lobby, but we can make sure that it is warm [click to continue...]

Headshots of Dori Kirshner, Rebecca Wanatick and Lauren Appelbaum. Text: Training: How to Ensure Accessible Events: Both Live and Virtual Across All Platforms

Training: “How to Ensure Accessible Events: Both Live and Virtual Across All Platforms”

Eric Ascher Jul 14, 2020 Faith Inclusion Webinars, Past Events 1 comment

Read the Transcript Download the Accessible PowerPoint Making your event accessible is easier than you think. This session gave a simple accessibility checklist, as well as the processes and confidence that you need to make all of your events accessible, both virtual, and in person! Panelists Include Moderator: Dori Kirshner – Matan Rebecca Wanatick – [click to continue...]

L-R: Neil Jacobson, David Jacobson and Denise Jacobson smiling together. David has his arms around Neil and Denise. Text: Shabbat with Neil and Denise Jacobson

Shabbat Dinner with Neil and Denise Jacobson

Eric Ascher Jul 10, 2020 Past Events 0 comments

Participants enjoyed a warm communal Shabbat experience via Zoom with Neil and Denise Jacobson. These pioneers of the disability rights movement also were among the first voices in Jewish Inclusion, and we at RespectAbility are privileged to have Neil on our board. They welcomed an open discussion on their 50 years of disability rights leadership, [click to continue...]

Headshots of Vivian Bass Lori Golden and Lee Chernotsky. Text: Training: How to Recruit, Accommodate and Promote Jewish Leaders with Disabilities

Training: “How to Recruit, Accommodate and Promote Jewish Leaders with Disabilities”

Eric Ascher Jul 7, 2020 Faith Inclusion Webinars, Past Events 0 comments

Read the Transcript Download the Accessible PowerPoint From Itzhak Pearlman to Marlee Matlin, we all know that there are tremendously talented Jews with disabilities, and that they can make our organizations stronger in all aspects of our mission, including inclusion. Watch this webinar if you want to learn how to attract amazing Jews with [click to continue...]