The Ezra Center is made possible in part by a grant from the J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation & Family Support Services from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
The Ezra Center offers programs to children, teens and adults with a wide range of developmental disabilities. We strive to create inclusive programming designed to foster socially appropriate behavior and to enhance self-image in an atmosphere of acceptance and comfort. To this end, we encourage participation from individuals with disabilities and age appropriate typical peers looking to volunteer their time and service. All programs are led by experienced, professional staff, and have a low participant-to-staff ratios. Our program offerings touch upon all six points of wellness in order to give our participants as well rounded an experience as possible. With socialization meetings (social wellness) yoga and swim classes (physical wellness), social skills classes (intellectual and occupational wellness) and support groups (emotional wellness) we truly offer something for everyone!
Please RSVP here with class name in subject line and you will be sent the log-in information to join the class. Or register here to pay via credit card.
First Monday of Every Month at 4 pm
SPEAC Support Meeting
Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Music For Everyone
Join Spin DJ for a fun, interactive music class. We will sing, dance, and do some Karaoke.
Fee per week: $15; Members, $10
Register here
Thursdays at 4 pm
Fitness for Individuals with Disabilities with Stacy
Fee per week: $15; Members, $10
Register here
The Abilities, INC. STRIVE pre-employment transitions program is available remotely for students with disabilities ages 14 -21. These programs have been designed to keep students engaged in thinking about their future while quarantined at home. Topics may include the job seeking process, interview skills, self advocacy skills and customer service skills. For more information about our next session, please contact Marcy Hallerman
These non-fee based programs are open to individuals who qualify for Family Support Services through the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). After School Enrichments Clubs (Art, Theater and Sports and Fitness), Socialization Programs, and Life Skills Workshops are all offered free of charge to participants.
School age and up
SULAM-LI is a supplemental religious school program for Jewish students with special needs. With a commitment to differentiated instruction, SULAM-LI seeks to adapt the curriculum to the level of each student. We use a variety of techniques to make the curriculum come alive for our students emphasizing experiential learning, and including music, art, games and story-telling.
Fee: Please Contact Sulam-LI for pricing (pro-rated).
Contact: Libby Adler, Ed Director, 516.474.1500
For more information, please click here
Family members taking care of and professionals working with individuals with special needs will meet on a regular basis to share information and resources on important developments. They are also invited to participate in the design and implementation of programming for people with disabilities. Please contact Marcy Hallerman if you have interest in being part of this important Council.
The Friedberg JCC is committed to all aspects of wellness for people with disabilities and their families. Please be on the look-out for information about resources and programs offered by other organizations designed to improve the quality of life for your loved one with a disability. If needs and interests are expressed, support groups can be formed as well.
Click here for a YouTube video on Yoga for individuals with disabilities
Click here for a YouTube video of Liana’s Chair Yoga For All
Click here for a YouTube video of Liana’s BRAVE Yoga For Individuals with Special Needs
