SERVICES FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
E ducation
[Also see the Jewish Education chapter for the synagogue-based education
programs for children with special needs.]
Whole Community Inclusion
Jewish Learning Venture
261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
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 Road • 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)
P.O. Box 141 • Merion Station, PA 19066
215-477-7123 • PtachPhiladelphia@gmail.com • ptach.org
Provides educational services for children with learning differences who require
support to maintain themselves in area Jewish day schools. Provides resource
room funding and tutorials.

E mployment P rograms
JEVS Human Services
441 N. Fifth St., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-341-5626 • jevshumanservices.org
hireAbility hireAbility@jevs.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 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.

Student Transition Services
267-350-8675 • student@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/STS
Offers group training and individual work-based learning experiences
for high school students with disabilities in the early stages of their
transition from school to work. Assessment process pairs strengths,
values, barriers and interests with job shadowing and internships toward
a goal of competitive integrated employment.

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JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org
Community Homes • clhs@jevs.org
Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live
with independence and dignity. Staff provides specialized 24-hour
support for one to three individuals per residence. The Community
Homes promote each individual’s interests and abilities, with an
emphasis on community involvement, stability and maintaining
important ties to family and loved ones. Homes are located in the
Mount Airy, the Northeast and Frankford sections of Philadelphia
and in Montgomery County.

Community Residential Rehabilitation Services
communityresidentialservices@jevs.org Offers individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder a home
and trained staff focused on helping them become more self-sufficient
and prepared for independence and everyday life in the community.

Residents agree on goals annually and receive the assistance to meet
these goals. It is the mission of this program to graduate residents to a
more independent living situation.

Life Sharing • lifesharing@jevs.org
Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live
with the support of a loving and caring family within the community
and to more fully integrate into the community. This form of adult foster
care helps individuals build relationships with new families and make
new connections and friends.

Tikvah Residence
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
tikvah@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/program/tikvah-residence
Offers affordable housing for adults with mental health conditions.

Residents enjoy the privacy of independent apartment living within
a supportive community. JEVS staff organizes activities and provides
services to help each resident lead an active and healthy life. All
apartment units are currently occupied.