The JFCS Partners for Independence program provides adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities with resources and options to make informed choices about living, learning, and working. As part of our clients' support team, our qualified skills trainers and behavior consultants offer state-certified services, collaborating with families, schools, employers, social networks, volunteer sites, and other disability support providers to help people achieve self-determination, become engaged community members, and reach their goals.

 

Partners is currently developing a small-group inclusion program that will launch in August, providing structured outings for community integration and relationship building, with a focus on health & wellness and volunteer activities.  This program expands our capacity to provide meaningful supports to our clients, and we are excited to see it develop over the coming months.  Our Behavior Supports program has continued to expand, with our clients seeing measurable success in creating solutions to overcome more significant challenges.  Our team currently has capacity to serve new clients without delay. 

 

For more information contact Partners for Independence Program Director Stacy Buckley, at stacy@jfcs-portland.org or 503-226-7079, ext 111.

 

 

 

Kehillah residents and Tikvah members and guests celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a wonderful event at Kehillah.  There were hot dogs and other foods, and games and music.  A highlight was interactive yoga, with Judy Jewell of the Julie Lawrence Yoga Center, who brought along a few students with special needs to help demonstrate adaptive yoga, getting everyone to try yoga.   David Kohnstamm, executive director of Rose Schnitzer Manor was the chef for the barbecue, and welcomed everyone with a few comments about the importance of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, noting how improvements have been made that allow people with special needs to fully participate in their communities.  Everyone had a great time, including Nathan, the new resident manager of Kehillah.

 

With school approaching soon, TASK Disabilities Inclusion Specialist Corinne Spiegel reminds parents that help is available from TASK {Treasuring, Accepting, and Supporting Kehillah [community]}. Whether it's guidance on what to expect from Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or parenting issues, Corinne provides individual consultations and a parent support group.

 

For more information Contact TASK Program Inclusion Specialist Corinne Spiegel at Corinne@jfcs-portland.org or phone 503 226-7079, ext 155. 

 

 

 

CSP is committed to helping people stay at home as long as possible or maintain lower levels of care and this project will be a wonderful option in the care continuum for JFCS clients and others in our community. 

 

Nearly 19 million dollars has been raised so far putting the campaign at 94% of the goal. This project is just too important for you not to be involved - please consider helping. Visit the Dignity by Design website to make an online gift or call CSP with any questions you may have at 

503-535-4422.