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Yachad

Yachad is an international organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families by enhancing their communal participation and their connection to Judaism through social and educational programs and support services.
“Leaders with decades of experience come together with those just starting out; peer-to-peer learning is a key part of the weekend,” says Avromie Adler, Yachad international director.
Two dozen couples who met at Yachad learn about the organization’s progress at inaugural alumni event and pledge future involvement.
Yachad, a division of the Orthodox Union, experiences significant growth across the United States, with more planned in the coming year.
A division of the Orthodox Union, Yachad holds its annual leadership Shabbaton and fosters inclusivity.
Stadium restaurant showcases the valuable contributions of people with disabilities.
Teens with and without disabilities came together for an adventure-filled, spiritually uplifting summer experience.
Students win first place in “Engineer for School” category at Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education’s Innovation Day. IVDU was the first special-education school to compete.
“One thing I hear over and over again from parents is that they are so appreciative of what we have to offer and how there is really something for everyone,” says regional director Samantha Cymerint.
Wheelchair-accessible van donation to Orthodox Union’s New Jersey Yachad increases program options, accessibility for adults.