Day 15: Accessibility in Action – Yachad Summer!! Accessibility is not just a value at Yachad Summer. It is something we live every single day. Through thoughtfully designed programs and inclusive experiences, Yachad Summer creates spaces where people of all abilities can participate fully, feel supported, and truly belong. Our summer programs bring this commitment […]

Day 14: Highlight of the Week

Day 13: D’var Torah – Parshat Mishpatim By Blimi Farkas (Florida Impact Fellow) This weeks parsha, Parshas Mishpatim is packed with halachos about people who society might be quick to label: A servant, a poor person, someone who caused harm, someone who was hurt. These labels describe situations, but the Torah is very clear: they […]

Day 12: Take It to the Streets Part 2 As part of JDAIM, Yachad’s Impact Fellows are leading a special initiative called “Take It to the Streets.” Throughout the month, our Fellows step beyond the classroom and the screen to engage real people in real conversations about disability awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. By asking thoughtful […]

Day 11: Inclusive Body Language Inclusive body language is about making people feel comfortable and included without even saying a word. It includes things like keeping an open posture, facing people when they talk, making friendly eye contact, and nodding or smiling to show that you are engaged. It also means being aware that not […]

DAY 10: Tip Tuesday Tip #2: LOOK 👀 FOR THE GOOD 👍 Inclusion begins with how we see people. So often when we encounter differences, our eyes go straight to what’s “missing,” what’s challenging, or what someone might not be able to do. Even when we actively try to see past them, it’s easy to […]

Day 9: 30 Second Catch Up It’s the small things we do that help make the world more inclusive. One of these small things is what we like to call “the 30-second Catch Up”!  What is a 30-second Catch Up?⁉️ Whenever someone new enters a group or a conversation, they might not immediately know what’s […]

Day 8: Beyond The Labels ↗️🏷️🚀 This week, we are going to look Beyond the Labels! To better understand how we will accomplish this, we first have to cover what this means and why it’s important. Looking beyond the label of a person 🚹♿ is choosing to view them for who they are, not for who […]

Day 7: Highlight Of The Week!

Day 6: D’var Torah – Parshat Yitro By Mina Brandes (Chicago Impact Fellow) In this week’s parsha, Parshas Yisro, we learn about the episode of Matan Torah. Moshe guided Bnei Yisroel to Har Sinai, where they began the process of receiving the Torah. When we look at the story, one of the most inspiring parts […]