SERVICES FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
E DUCATION
See the Jewish Education Chapter for the Synagogue-based Education
Programs for children with special needs.

Day Schools
The following day schools have programs for children with special needs.

Abrams Hebrew Academy: 215-493-1800
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy: 610-922-2300
Politz Hebrew Academy of Philadelphia: 215-969-5960
Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School:
Forman Center: 215-635-3130
Stern Center: 610-658-2518
Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia: 610-642-7870
Jewish Federation Early Learning Services
Central Administration:
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498
info@FelsKids.org • FelsKids.org
Enrolls children with a wide range of special needs. A child development
specialist, in co l laboration with parents and teachers, develops individual
educational plans and assists teachers in achieving desired outcomes, including
the successful integration of children with special needs into the classroom.

Jewish Learning Venture-Whole Community Inclusion
Mandell Education Campus
7607 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-320-0360 • Fax: 215-635-8946
Gkaplan-mayer@jewishlearningventure.org jewishlearningventure.org
Engages people with special needs, and their families, and supports their ability
to access a range of Jewish educational and religious experiences from early
childhood through the transition to adulthood. Learning opportunities
throughout the year are offered for families, educators and community
members and leaders.

OROT Program
7601 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-935-0020 • info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org
Supports special needs education in Jewish day schools for children whose
needs cannot be met by a resource room. In conjunction with host day schools,
OROT personnel set policy, create and supervise programs, provide financial
support and advocate for services provided to children with special needs.

OROT seeks to provide the best possible curriculum within a supportive and
inclusive environment.

P’TACH (Parents for Torah for All Children)
Post Office Box 141 • Merion Station, PA 19066
215-477-7123 • PtachPhiladelphia@gmail.com • ptach.org
Provides educational services for children with learning difficulties who need
help to maintain themselves in area Jewish day schools. Provides resource room
funding and tutorials.

66 THE GUIDE 2016/2017
E MPLOYMENT P ROGRAMS
JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Rd., Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org
Culinary Connections
1528 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-298-1618 • culinaryconnections@jevs.org
Offers youth and adults the opportunity to gain experience in the culinary
arts field. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of cooking and
safety through professional kitchen workshops and experiences. At
completion of the eight-week, hands-on training course, students
receive job development and job search support, as well as a four-week
professional culinary internship and job retention support for alumni.

hireAbility hireAbility@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
Offers individuals with disabilities -- as well as those living with
chronic diseases -- assistance in preparing for competitive employment.

Customized services include vocational assessments, career track
identification, along with job development, placement and coaching.

Project Success
projectsuccess@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
Offers young adults with Asperger’s syndrome or pervasive
development disorder a transition to employment. A comprehensive
approach supports these young adults through all phases, including
development of socialization, one-on-one job development, job
placement and personal-interaction skills.

H OUSING
Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence (JCHAI)
Federation Hall
274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-667-7875 • Fax: 610-667-7882
Questions@jchai.org • jchai.org
Provides group homes and supportive apartment programs for individuals
with developmental disabilities. Although JCHAI is nonsectarian, all houses
are kosher, and Jewish programming is provided for those residents who wish
to partake in Jewish activities. Also provides an independent living program
providing support in daily living activities to individ uals living in their own
apartments or homes.