Inclusion Committee The Inclusion Committee instills an inclusive, diverse environment for Temple Beth Ami, so that all congregants feel they belong and are valued.
Individual Accommodations
Inclusion Coordinator
Gan Ami Early Childhood Program employs an Inclusion Coordinator who provides screenings, teacher training, and parent support regarding every child’s development, learning styles and needs. She also monitors each child’s progress and collaborates with all intervention specialists.
Learning Support
Supports for persons with learning challenges (eg. break boxes, fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones)
Part-time Inclusion Specialist
Machane TBA employs a part-time Inclusion Specialist to support all kids with and without disabilities, including training and support for teachers and madrichim. Hebrew resource teacher offers one-on-one support
Adapted Curriculums
Differentiated instruction and adapted curriculums for individual needs (Preschool, Religious School, B’nei Mitzvah, Youth Events, Adult Education)
Social Support
Mental Health Awareness Initiative
Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month education and articles
Madrichim (teen one-on-one aides) in Religious School to foster inclusion and positive social peer interactions
Atzma’im (inclusion) counselors are assigned as needed to work with students with learning differences
Temple-Wide Accessibility
Railing and ramp to the bimah
Hearing loops, large print siddurim and visual t’filah (projected on large screens)
Paved path and handicap parking access on our campus
Quiet room available during most Temple events and services
Live streaming of most Shabbat and holiday services
Welcome Committee greets guests and members on Shabbat evening
Playground is ADA compliant
Elevator in the building to the 2nd floor