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Inclusion and Special Needs
The Weinstein JCC is an inclusive organization that welcomes people of all abilities and is committed to serving the unmet needs of
individuals with developmental disabilities through social, educational and recreational opportunities. In addition to our inclusive
preschool and after-school programs, there are wonderful friendship and enrichment programs for both children and adults with special
needs throughout the year.
For questions regarding our Inclusion programs, please contact Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion & Support Services at 545-8658 or
[email protected].
Adult Circle of Friends
An intimate, supportive special needs group
Instructor: Melissa Bunce
Ages: 22+
The Adult Circle of Friends is a social and
recreational group for adults with special
needs. The focus of this group is on learning
new social skills and making lasting
friendships. The group meets twice a month to
go on outings in the community. Activities in
the past have included bowling, going to the
movies, seeing a play, painting pottery, visiting
local museums, and attending collegiate
sporting events.
This group is intimate and supportive by
design. Participants need to be able to
transition well into new settings and feel
comfortable in public places.
Session 1: December - February
Session 2: March - May
$90 per session JCC members
$120 per session non-members
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Inclusion and
Support Services
ReelAbilities Film Festival
Thursday, March 15 - Sunday, March 18
The ReelAbilities Film Festival is dedicated to
promoting awareness and appreciation of the
lives, stories and artistic expressions of people
of all abilities. The festival presents award-
winning films, accompanied by discussions
and other engaging programs, which bring
together the community to explore, discuss
and celebrate the diversity of our shared
human experience.
And don’t miss the ReelAbilities Talk Backs
following each film! Talk Backs explore and
discuss the themes presented in each film.
Speakers are professionals in the field or
individuals living with the highlighted disability.
For a full ReelAbilities schedule, please visit our
website at weinsteinjcc.org.
Tickets are free but RSVP’s are requested within
24 hours of the film screening or ReelAbilities
event. Tickets can be reserved by phone at
804-285-6500.
Weinstein JCC | 2018 Winter - Spring Activity Guide
The Weinstein JCC is committed to
making sure that everyone feels welcome
and integrated in our community.
We strive to enhance the lives of
children with special needs by providing
opportunities for personal and
educational growth in our preschool,
childcare, after-school and summer
camp programs. Our program for
adults is designed to engage those
with cognitive and physical disabilities
through social and recreational
opportunities. The Center promotes full
accessibility.
Contact Director of Inclusion Support
Services, Melissa Bunce at 545-8658
or [email protected] for more
information.