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What I Learned When My Injury Was Invisible

Living through this gave me a deeper appreciation for the constant, often unseen work required to manage an invisible disability. Read More

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Teach Hebrew Decoding, Accessibly

New Self-Paced Online Training on Gateways’ Hebrew Decoding Method “If they can’t learn Hebrew, they can’t participate.” This was, more or less, the sentiment of countless Jewish educational programs for many decades. While we’ve moved… Read More

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How Gateways Spoke up About Funding Education

At Gateways, inclusion isn’t just a value — it’s why we do everything we do. Earlier this week, Gateways partnered with Agudath Israel of New England and MA CAPE to convene a community roundtable with… Read More

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What Jewish Disability Acceptance Looks Like

As the staff of Gateways, we don’t just acknowledge Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM); we live it every day. Across the Jewish world, communities come together each February to recognize JDAIM, an… Read More

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Gateways and The Miriam Fund Partner to Support Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

This year Gateways piloted support sessions for caregivers of children with disabilities. The response was immediate and powerful. Read More

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Disability Education and Awareness Messages from the CEO

From People Magazine to the ADA: Reflections on Access and Inclusion

By Tamar Davis, CEO As we approach the end of the month, I’ve found myself thinking about the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990…. Read More

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health awareness month shines a light on something that’s always present, but often tucked away behind closed doors and brave faces. Read More

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Celebrating Our Teen Volunteers — and Inviting the Next Generation!

A Room Full of Gratitude The cafeteria at Angier Elementary, the school that houses Gateways’ Jewish Education Programs, was an extra special place to be on Sunday morning just a few weeks ago. The room… Read More