Creating spaces where everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued a navigate life’s unique challenges and opportunities.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Adults with Disabilities and Their Families
Participants interested in a group should contact Dr. Amanda Thomas at accessibility@jfslv.org to schedule a preliminary meeting.

ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY
In the Empowerment Group participants may expand their skills in:
- Social networking
- Social media safety
- Healthy and unhealthy relationships
- Creating boundaries
- Dating
- Conversations and icebreakers
- Fostering independence
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PARENTS OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Connect with other parents navigating transitions and discuss:
- Circles of control/support
- Stages of change
- Accessing resources
- Presuming competence
- Future planning toolkit
- Able account
- Self care
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ADULT SIBLINGS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Meet with other siblings of individuals with disabilities and learn more about:
- Future planning toolkit
- Circles of control/support
- Self care
- Stages of change
- Accessing resources
- Presuming competence
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All support groups:
- Are confidential
- Groups are not drop-in; registration is required
- Fees vary by group, sliding scale available
- Are ongoing throughout the year
Interested in a group? Contact Dr. Amanda Thomas at accessibility@jfslv.org to schedule a preliminary meeting.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
JFS provides education and best practices to help organizations promote inclusion and embrace diversity. We partner with local synagogues and community agencies to offer training and professional development.
Examples of trainings include:
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Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley strives to be accessible and inclusive. We offer accommodations for all of our programs and services.