Disability Programs
JFS provides a range of support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all faiths in the Denver metro area.
The Disability Services department offers person-centered services, allowing individuals to make their own programmatic decisions while our staff provides support. Our current programs include our Adaptive Bike Program, Day Program Services, and Jewish-centered advocacy and community events.
In addition to providing services directly to individuals with disabilities, we also partner with organizations to improve the inclusion and belonging of people with a broad spectrum of disabilities at the organizational level in Jewish spaces.
For more information, contact Alexa Feenstra, Disability Services Program Manager, at 720.248.4646.
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Arts and Community Exploration (ACE)
ACE is a people-centered interactive program focusing on the whole person, community involvement, and integration. Its stimulating activities are tailored to each participant’s needs and unique personality.
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Jewish Disabilities Advocates
Jewish Disabilities Advocates promotes full participation of Jewish people with disabilities in the Jewish community and the community at large and raises awareness of disabilities through education and training.
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Haverim and Best Buddies
JDA Haverim is a group of adults with IDD that connect with each other and with the Jewish community. JFS Best Buddies chapter matches Jewish adults with and without IDD in one-to-one friendships that develop and are sustained over many years.
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Adaptive Bike Program
The Adaptive Bike program breaks barriers to exploring the outdoors for Douglas, Arapahoe, and Elbert County residents. Participants build social connections and build social connections.
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Disability Benefits Counseling Services
We help individuals who receive SSI or SSDI and their families navigate government-funded programs so that cash benefits and health insurance are not lost if you choose to work.