Hi! It’s been a while since I have had the opportunity to write an article, but I know you’ve been seeing my name and email address a lot as we talk about opportunities to celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) with events featuring RespectAbility’s Disability Training & Speakers Bureau (DTSB). Recently, we have been telling you about JDAIM and our past efforts. We have talked about the history and the procedure for booking a speaker, and even showcased our accessibility program options after the horrific treatment of Israeli Energy Minster, Karine Elharrar at the United Nations.
These are important things to share, but we have not yet shared with you our great success in our launch during JDAIM 2021. This was right at the beginning of my time with RespectAbility, and it was a real highlight, as it showcased both the strength of the Jewish inclusion movement, and the amazing breadth and capacity of our speakers. [continue reading…]