Inclusion Programs

Since Oscar winner CODA raised the bar for portrayals of people with disabilities last year, and International Week of Deaf People is in September, I would like to discuss hearing…

I’m Gabby, a Marketing and Communications Summer Intern at the 14Y through PENCIL, a nonprofit that connects New York City students with professional opportunities. As a student, I am very…

At the 14Y we often say, “You belong here.” We put this value into action by creating and implementing exciting, inclusive programming. One such example is New Country Pride Camp…

At the 14Y, part of our mission is to creatively support and reflect Jewish values. One way we explore that is through LABA: A Laboratory of Jewish Culture that provides…

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan established March as National Disability Awareness Month, “To acknowledge and increase public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans who face developmental disabilities…

Jacob Waltuck Since National Dog Day is on August 26, it’s worth mentioning that of all the pets we love and keep, dogs are one of the most special. This…

International Youth Day is a day to celebrate young people’s voices and actions as well as their unique engagement in social issues. In recent years, youth engagement has increased, especially…

Jacob Waltuck: Concentrating on your work and priorities, like working from home, can be very hard, but there are plenty of ways to do it. One of them is playing…

March is National Development Disabilities Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life, as well as awareness to the barriers that people…

I love laughter. I love to make people laugh, and I love to laugh. Some of the memories I cherish most are memories of laughter with friends and loved ones.…