By Susan Kurlander “What’s for Dinner?” How often have we heard the question and immediately started thinking about how to answer. I doubt, however, if any of us have heard the following questions related to that same “What’s for Dinner?”: Will we all be eating together? Will we have time…Read More
By Emalee Rodriguez In the movie Slumdog Millionaire, the main character, after spending most of his life in the slums of India, finds himself able to answer every question correctly on a prestigious game show, leading him to win millions and go from rags to riches overnight. The purpose of…Read More
By David Akva Recently, the CEO of Juul Labs, the manufacturer of the best-selling e-cigarettes, publicly apologized to parents of teens who vape. “I’m sorry for them and the challenges that they’re going through,” said Kevin Burns, “I’m sorry that their child is using the product. It’s not intended for…Read More
By Lamont Washington As the world has become more inclusive, more businesses are hiring people with disabilities. This is very good news. For many people with disabilities, managing their day-to-day responsibilities and interactions on the job is no different than it is for employees without a disability. But there are…Read More
By Heidi Fisher He’s armed with his XL twin sheets and comforter, a shower basket to carry his shampoo/toiletries, a surge protector with enough outlets to energize his computer, tv, x-box, laptop, iPhone, mini fridge, etc. Sounds like my son is all set for his freshman year in college, right?…Read More
Are you a caregiver? Many people don’t realize that they are caregivers. This video offers helpful self-care tips for those of you who are tending to aging loved ones. JCS offers monthly support groups for caregivers of Dementia patients and Parkinson’s patients.
Original post: June 27, 2018 By Ilene Federman, LCSW-C “Can we screen you for Depression?” That’s the first question thousands of incoming freshmen will be met with as they move into their dorms on the campus of UCLA later this summer. In response to the skyrocketing number of cases involving…Read More
By Robyn Geller When Jon Davidov volunteered for a phone-a-thon to benefit The Associated back in 1998, he could barely hear the ringing of the telephones over the pitter patter of his heart. It was there he had the good fortune of sitting beside Robin, the young woman who, two…Read More
Our family recently received a new book from PJ Library called Chicken Man, by Michelle Edwards. As I read this book to my young children, it seemed I was the one getting the most from its message. The main character lives on a kibbutz in Israel where his job is…Read More
The JCS Career Center has an amazing opportunity for high school juniors and seniors looking to make a difference. Click on the video below to find out about becoming a Job Coach in Training. http://media.jcsbaltimore.org/JobCoachInTraining.mp4 Our goal is to prepare the next generation to become employers, co-workers and service providers…Read More
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