The Importance of Inclusion
by Natalie Rubin, Temple Sholom in Broomall Disability inclusion is so important because it sets an example for the younger generation. It sends a message that “just because you have a disability, it doesn't mean you are not able to do certain things.” For example, my family owns a store called Game on State. At Game on State, we hire neuro-diverse individuals and create job opportunities that they can do. For example, we have a heat press to make shirts. One of these employees has something called cerebral palsy which makes it hard for him to use his hands, but [...]
Learning Through Interacting
by Juliana Ghoush, Beth Tikvah—B'nai Jeshurun On February 21st, we learned about different ways to help children learn in a fun, interactive environment. We first had a session with our guest speaker, who taught all of us the beauty in all the different games, objects, and strategies to help a child learn in a unique way. We got into different formations and tried different games with this guest speaker, talking about how important hands-on activities were. We threw a ball, rolled dice, and through all of this were able to understand how this can help a child stay attentive and [...]