Kehillah Special Needs Department

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Contact Information

Springfield Jewish Community Center
Contact: Tina Edwards, Director of Kehillah, Special Needs Department
Email Address: tedwards@springfieldjcc.org
Phone: 413-739-4715 x315

1160 Dickinson Street Springfield, MA 01108
Area Served: West

Map Location Kehillah Special Needs Department

Narrative

Inclusive Programming for All Ages and Abilities

Kehillah, the Special Needs Department of the Springfield JCC, provides quality recreational, social, and enrichment programming for children, teens, and adults with different abilities. We strive to foster a welcoming, safe, nurturing, and inclusive space where participants can build self-esteem, increase independence, improve social skills, cultivate meaningful relationships, and experience new places and things.

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Camps-Day
  • Disability Awareness
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure

Populations Served

  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Language Impairment
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Multiple Disability
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Hebrew

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS