Project Moses: LA Jewish Leaders with Disabilities Program
- Amount:
- $300,000
- Year:
- 2019
- Field of Interest:
- Program Name:
- Project Moses: LA Jewish Leaders with Disabilities Program
- Grant Type:
- Cutting Edge
- Grant Website
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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Established in 2013, RespectAbility works to fight stigmas and advance opportunities for people with disabilities. It provides professional advising, trainings, toolkits, webinars, and media campaigns to educate the community on the capabilities and strengths of people with disabilities. More specifically, it collaborates closely with the entertainment industry, policymakers, nonprofits, employers, and faith-based communities to ensure that all sectors are inclusive and knowledgeable about this issue.
GRANT PURPOSE
To mentor and empower college-educated Jewish individuals with disabilities to serve in leadership positions at Jewish organizations, and train Jewish organizations on inclusive organizational practices, ensuring that all Jews’ voices are represented and heard in the Los Angeles Jewish nonprofit community.