Disabilities Programs

Mandel JCC Programs for Children and Teens With Disabilities

Extra support and program accommodations are available so that children with emotional, physical and developmental disabilities can join in all the fun. Specially-trained inclusion aides, when needed, provide extra support. There is no extra fee for inclusion aides. An intake meeting to determine eligibility must be held prior to registration. For more information contact Bobbie Kammer Ross, (216) 831-0700, ext 1359 or email bross@clevejcc.org.

Children and Teens with disabilities can participate in:

Additional programs for teens and adults are available. Find out more!
Download a flyer for the Programs for Children and Teens with Disabilities.

School's Out for Children with Disabilities

DATES: First Semester: August - December 2008
Second Semester: January - June 2009
Register for 1-5 days a week
TIME: Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 6 pm 
Friday  3:30 - 5 pm
AGES:

Children in grades K - 6


Join your friends at The Mandel JCC for a special social and recreational program after school. Children with special needs will receive support in a structured setting with their typical peers. They can enjoy games, activities and crafts in a safe and friendly environment.

Intake meeting to determine eligibility must be held prior to registration. Individual aides available. Transportation may be available.


Parent and Child Introduction to Water Fun and Safety

DATES:

Sundays, October 19- November 9

TIME:

3:15 - 3:45 pm

AGES:

3-12 years

FEES:

$28 JCC Member / $40 Non-Member

DATES:

Sundays, November 16- December 14

TIME:

3:15 - 3:45 pm

AGES:

3-12 years

FEES:

$28 JCC Member / $40 Non-Member

DATES:

Sundays, January 11- February 1

TIME:

3:15 - 3:45 pm

AGES:

3-12 years

FEES:

$28 JCC Member / $40 Non-Member

A special aquatic program for parents and their children with emotional, physical or developmental delays. Enjoy a safe and fun water experience for you and your child. Learn basic skills and play supervised games! Don't miss out on the fun! Children participate in a variety of fun games and exercises all aimed at increasing their confidence the water.

A parent (caregiver) must accompany children in the water. All classes will be held in shallow water, parent need not know how to swim. Swim diapers and rubber pants are required for children that are not toilet-trained.

Fall Into Fun with Debbie

DATES:

Thursdays, September 25 - November 6

TIME:

3-4 pm

AGES:

3-7 years

FEES:

$54 JCC Member / $60 Non-Member

DATES:

Thursdays, September 25 - November 6
(no class 10/9)

TIME:

6:30 - 7:30 pm

AGES:

3-7 years

FEES:

$54 JCC Member / $60 Non-Member

Come spend time with your child signing songs, playing games and having fun! Debbie Friedman from the Family Place will lead this class for children ages 3 - 7 with special needs. Afternoon and evening sessions available.

Move & Groove

DATES:

Mondays, September 15 - December 8

TIME:

4:30 - 5:15 pm

AGES:

11 - 15 years

FEES:

$84 JCC Member / $114 Non-Member


Join your friends for some exercise and fun! Get Moving! Stretching, movement and balance at a more leisurely pace.

Creative Clay Class

DATES:

Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10
(no class 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, and 10/22)

TIME:

4 -5 pm

AGES:

6 - 12 years

FEES:

$120 JCC Member / $145 Non-member

Clay is a fun and expressive material which enhances a child's development and creativity. Hand-building techniques, including slab, coil and pinch, will be introduced to children in a stimulating and success-oriented manner. The cost for the course includes clay, glazes and firing. The instructor is an art therapist with many years of experience with children of varying abilities.

Instructor: Barbara DiScenna, ATR-BC
Barbara is a certified art therapist with years of experience working as an Art Therapist with children of varying abilities.

Registration Information

Generous funding for this program has been provided by the TreuMart Fund, Saint Luke’s Foundation, The Constance M. and Philmore J. Haber Memorial Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and the Saltzman Youth Panel of the Jewish Community Federation.