SERVICES FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
Education [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 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 opportuni-
ties 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)
718-854-8600 • info@ptach.org • 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.

Employment Programs
JEVS Human Services
1845 Walnut St., 7th floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-298-1314 • 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.

JEVS IT Career Readiness
School to Work
267-350-8675 • student@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/program/school-to-work
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.

Housing JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • clhs@jevs.org • 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 apart-
ment units are currently occupied.

tara.campbell@jevshireabilitiy.org Six-month training and career exposure program designed to help young
adults (17-24) in Philadelphia with a disability in the development of
their skills in the information technology industry, while simultaneously
practicing professionalism and workplace skills..

Project Success
projectsuccess@jevs.org Offers young adults in Atlantic County ages 16-24 with Autism
Spectrum 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.

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