Inclusion and Special Needs
The Weinstein JCC is an inclusive organization that welcomes people of all abilities and is committed to serving the unmet needs of
individuals with developmental disabilities through social, educational and recreational opportunities. In addition to our inclusive
preschool and after-school programs, there are wonderful friendship and enrichment programs for both children and adults with special
needs throughout the year.
For questions regarding our Inclusion programs, please contact Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion & Support Services at 545-8658 or
[email protected].
Adult Circle of Friends
An intimate, supportive special needs group
Instructor: Melissa Bunce
Ages: 22+
The Adult Circle of Friends is a social and
recreational group for adults with special
needs. The focus of this group is on learning
new skills and making friends. The group
meets twice a month to go on outings in the
community. Activities in the past have included
bowling, going to the movies, seeing a play,
painting pottery, visiting local museums, and
attending collegiate sporting events.
This group is intimate and supportive by design.
Participants need to be able to transition well
into new settings and feel comfortable in public
places.
January - March
April - June
$90 per session JCC members
$120 per session non-members
Inclusion and
Support Services
Reel Abilities Film Festival
Thursday, March 3 - Sunday, March 6
The ReelAbilities Film Festival is dedicated
to promoting awareness and appreciation of
the lives, stories and artistic expressions of
people with different abilities. The festival
presents award-winning films, accompanied
by discussions and other engaging programs
which bring together the community to
explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity of
our shared human experience.
And don’t miss the ReelAbilities Talk Back
following each film! Talk Backs explore and
discuss the themes presented in each film.
Speakers are professionals in the field
or individuals living with the highlighted
disability.
Film screening times and locations will be
announced this winter.
Per film: $8M/$10NM
All films pass: $28M/$36NM
Tickets can be purchased at weinsteinjcc.org.
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The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family
Services collaborate to meet special needs
to ensure everyone feels welcome and
integrated in our community.
The Weinstein JCC strives to enhance
the lives of children with special needs
by providing opportunities for personal
and educational growth in our Preschool,
Childcare, After-school and Summer Camp
programs. Our programs for teens and
adults are designed to engage those with
cognitive and physical disabilities through
social, educational and recreational
opportunities. The Center promotes full
accessibility including a wheelchairaccessible van for transportation to and
from activities. Contact Director of Inclusion
and Support Services, Melissa Bunce at
545-8658 or [email protected] for
more information.