1. Teen Leadership: Strengthening Inclusive Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Rebecca Wanatick, Ed.M., Community Inclusion Coordinator Greater MetroWest ABLE Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

2. How do you live Jewishly? Family holiday celebrations Shabbat and holiday services Volunteer opportunities Youth groups Summer camp Teen travel programs Maccabi Games JCC membership Federation leadership

3. MetroWest Madrichim Who? Post b’nai mitzvah teens interested in working with children with disabilities What? 6 hour training program & year-long mentorship Where? Religious schools Shabbat and holiday programs Recreational programs Summer camps Why? Create a community in which everyone has the opportunity to meaningfully participate in Jewish life in their home congregations, JCC’s and camps.

4. Sometimes… You just need a break R elax, R efresh and R econnect

5. Learn to Babysit for Children with Special Needs Who? Post b’nai mitzvah teens interested in working with children with disabilities What? 14 hours of workshops, role play and CPR/First Aid Training Where? Individual family homes Synagogues Community programs Why? Relax Refresh Reconnect Re-energize

6. Incredible Impact of Inclusion Individuals with Disabilities Teen Volunteers Siblings Parents and Caregivers Peers Greater Community

7. You can do it too!

8. Greater MetroWest ABLE Rebecca Wanatick Community Inclusion Coordinator Greater MetroWest ABLE Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ (973) 929-3129 rwanatick@jfedgmw.org www.MetroWestABLE.org