October is celebrated as National Disability Employment and Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month provides employers with the opportunity to reflect on ways to increase accommodations and foster inclusion for their employees. It also serves as a platform for job seekers to receive support in finding inclusive jobs, and for employees to advocate for necessary workplace [click to continue...]
The Jewish High Holidays are a time of coming together. Many Jews return to their hometowns for traditional Rosh Hashana meals and to break Yom Kippur fasts with their families. Jews who attend synagogues frequently welcome people whose attendance is more sporadic. The latter group often includes people with disabilities, who find synagogue attendance difficult [click to continue...]
Hannah Roussel is a neurodiverse, immunosuppressed person who is passionate about religion, community, and inclusivity. She has a M.A. in Talmud and Rabbinic Literature from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
