GATEWAYS TO COMMUNITY:
An Accessibility Program for Jews with Disabilities


Gateways to Community helps Jews with disabilities, their families and significant others connect with the Jewish community and gain access to social, cultural, educational, and spiritual aspects of Jewish life in the East Bay.

Gateways provides the following services:

Support Groups that bring together Jews with disabilities and/or their families for social and educational interactions within a Jewish context. Consultations, Assistance, and Training to Jewish organizations to foster a welcoming environment to persons with disabilities.

Community Education Workshops and Programs that address issues specific to Jews with disabilities, their family members and loved ones.

Special-Needs Advocacy, Information, and Referral to connect Jews with disabilities and their families to services and programs in the Jewish community.

Counseling by Jewish counselors is also offered through the Counseling Center.