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One Good Thing: Beach Wheelchairs Help People Enjoy the Ocean

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One Good Thing: Beach Wheelchairs Help People Enjoy the Ocean A non-profit in England is helping many people join in on the fun at the beach with ocean-safe wheelchairs. Children and adults alike who were previously unable to enjoy the waves have been given the opportunity to experience the smell of the sea on the sand.

Back in person and better than ever! We can't wait to welcome you to Cohort 13 of The Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors! Applications are now open!
For more information, contact Meredith Polsky, [email protected]
To register, use this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4997690

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Photo women seated around table, words save the date, Matan Institute, Nov. 13-15, 2022
Feb. 6, 2023, Apr. 23-25, 2023, contact [email protected] for information

Understood’s podcast ADHD Aha! talks about when one spouse has ADHD and the other doesn’t. Take a listen: https://u.org/3RXW0ze

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Buzzing, Chewing, Itching: What Overstimulates You?

Do you have ADHD? Do you also experience sensory overload? Sounds, textures, smells and more might be not just annoying but hurtful. See what some ADDitude readers shared about their own experiences.

Buzzing, Chewing, Itching: What Overstimulates You? Sensory overload hits ADHD brains often — and hard. For those with sensory processing sensitivities, sounds, textures, and smells are more than annoyances; they actually hurt.

Mindful High Holidays Guide

We are thrilled to see our colleague and teacher, Lauren Tuchman included here!

Mindful High Holidays Guide High Holiday Mindfulness and Yoga,Yom Kippur,Rosh Hashanah - Sylvia Boorstein, Norman Fischer, Jeff Roth, Ariel Sholklapper, Rebecca Minkus-Lieberman, Jay Michaelson, Daniel Raphael Silverstein....

Back in person and better than ever! We can't wait to welcome you to Cohort 13 of The Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors! Applications are now open!
For more information, contact Meredith Polsky, [email protected]
To register, use this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4997690

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Photo women seated around table, words save the date, Matan Institute, Nov. 13-15, 2022, Feb. 6, 2023, Apr. 23-25, 2023, contact [email protected] for information

Here’s to celebrating differences!

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8 Questions to Ask While Planning an Accessible Wedding

Check out Matan honoree, Judy Heumann 's thoughts on an accessible wedding!

8 Questions to Ask While Planning an Accessible Wedding Disability rights activist Judy Heumann shares her first-hand tips and suggestions.

8 Questions to Ask While Planning an Accessible Wedding

8 Questions to Ask While Planning an Accessible Wedding Disability rights activist Judy Heumann shares her first-hand tips and suggestions.

Our latest teen blog by Noah Brick is up! https://matankids.org/making-true-friends-by-noah-brick/

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Back in person and better than ever! We can't wait to welcome you to Cohort 13 of The Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors! Applications are now open!
For more information, contact Meredith Polsky, [email protected]
To register, use this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4997690

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Photo women seated around table, words save the date, Matan Institute, Nov. 13-15, 2022
Feb. 6, 2023, Apr. 23-25, 2023, contact [email protected] for information

As you prepare for the High Holidays, don’t forget about our printable resources specific to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur!
https://matankids.org/printable-resources/

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Back in person and better than ever! We can't wait to welcome you to Cohort 13 of The Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors! Applications are now open!
For more information, contact Meredith Polsky, [email protected]
To register, use this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4997690

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Photo women seated around table, words save the date, Matan Institute, Nov. 13-15, 2022
Feb. 6, 2023, Apr. 23-25, 2023, contact [email protected] for information

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Words- Everyone benefits from clear expectations and consistency.
Illustration of green chalkboard with words in white: Class Brit, Use kind words., Be honest.. Show respect., Include everyone.
Matan tip- Develop a Code of Kavod or Class Brit and reinforce it in positive (not punitive) ways!

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Words- We do better when we know what to expect!
Illustration of Matan visual schedule; top to bottom, Afternoon Circle, Dance, Music, Holidays, Shabbat Party; each has corresponding Hebrew word and small illustration of the activity. Matan tip- Post a schedule in words and/or pictures every day!

Our Summer Sale ENDS TONIGHT at midnight. Matan's Teen Training Curriculum is on SALE for $250 (regularly $360) and our B'nai Mitzvah Inclusion Guide is discounted $25! Have questions? Just ask! https://matankids.org/shop/

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Our Summer Sale ENDS TOMORROW at midnight. Matan's Teen Training Curriculum is on SALE for $250 (regularly $360) and our B'nai Mitzvah Inclusion Guide is discounted $25! Have questions? Just ask! https://matankids.org/shop/

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Words- One size does not fit all. Know your learners and plan engaging lessons to meet their needs and abilities.
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Words at bottom: matan tip- Ask yourself if your lesson incorporates more than one of the 5 senses. Multiple modalities make learning stick!

Understood ‘s podcast ADHD Aha! talks about when one spouse has ADHD and the other doesn’t. Take a listen: https://u.org/3RXW0ze

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Only SIX MORE DAYS to take advantage of our Summer Sale to ensure an inclusive 2022-2023 School Year! Through midnight on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Matan's Teen Training Curriculum is on SALE for $250 (regularly $360) and our B'nai Mitzvah Inclusion Guide is discounted $25! Have questions? Just ask! https://matankids.org/shop/

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Words- Feeling connected helps learners feel calm and safe, the building blocks for learning and motivation.
Illustration is three boxes, left box has illustrations of tent and tree; middle box has illustration of ice cream scoops in dish with straw; right box has illustration of person kicking soccer ball
Words at bottom: matan tip- Find out (and keep track of) 3 things about each of your students (favorite sport, food, experience, etc.) and share 3 things about yourself!

Your Most Important Back-to-School List: 10 Conversations Every Parent Should Have

10 conversations to have before school starts so that your child’s year gets off to a great start. ADDitude
https://bit.ly/3cGxfYf

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Your Most Important Back-to-School List: 10 Conversations Every Parent Should Have If your child arrives at school without brand new sneakers, she will survive. If she shows up feeling overwhelmed or doubting herself, however, the academic and emotional impact may last for months. How to start off on the right foot by initiating important conversations with your child, her teacher...

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Words: Do your learners know what to do when they feel stressed or overwhelmed? Matan tip: Post a visual with reminders of how to self-regulate
Three images: fidget tools, profile of face with arrow and words 'deep breath' and child sitting in bean bag chair with words 'calm spot'

Are you getting ready for school? Remember to take advantage of our Summer Sale to ensure an inclusive 2022-2023 School Year! Through midnight on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Matan's Teen Training Curriculum is on SALE for $250 (regularly $360) and our B'nai Mitzvah Inclusion Guide is discounted $25! Have questions? Just ask! https://matankids.org/shop/

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The Jewish educational world has lost a giant; a visionary in every sense of the word. Before I met Dr. Harlene Winnick Appelman, I was intimidated by her. She was the Executive Director of The Covenant Foundation and set a very high bar for Jewish educators everywhere. Getting to know Harlene in person, however, was a completely different story. This powerhouse of a woman listened more than she talked; she was a collaborator and a mentor; she was an insightful thought partner. She explained that when projects don't go as planned, it means we're doing something right. If everything works, we're not pushing the limits of what already exists. My favorite memory of Harlene, though, was Shabbat dinner with her and Henry at their home in Ann Arbor. I was there for work, and she invited me without hesitation. It was then that I learned she really could do everything - she was the most amazing cook and baker, and her home was filled with love, laughter, stories, and such generosity of spirit. Those are memories I will always cherish. All of us at Matan send our deepest condolences to Harlene's family, colleagues and the entire Jewish community.
- Meredith Englander Polsky, 2017 Covenant Award Recipient

Selma Blair: It’s Time We Shift the Story About How Disabled People Are Represented

Actress Selma Blair wants to change the narrative about how disabled people are represented. It’s incredibly important to tell your own story. Read here about her work:
https://variety.com/2022/film/columns/selma-blair-disability-inclusive-media-1235320023/

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Selma Blair: It’s Time We Shift the Story About How Disabled People Are Represented The disability community continues to be underrepresented and undervalued in the entertainment industry. Here, actor Selma Blair explains why it’s time for media to shift toward a world where every…

Matan Advisory Board member, Amanda Morin, Author and Consultant, says “Inclusion isn’t something we should have to make a case for. We shouldn’t have to convince other people of the value of belonging.” We agree!

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“Inclusion isn’t something we should have to make a case for. We shouldn’t have to convince other people of the value of belonging.” Amanda Morin Consulting

Dyslexia and Social Skills

Dyslexia can affect your child’s social interactions. Read more here: https://u.org/3OzInmO Understood

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Dyslexia and Social Skills Dyslexia doesn’t just affect reading. It can lead to social challenges, too. Here are five examples of how dyslexia affects social skills.

Do You Support Your Workers With ADHD? Here's How You Can

“ADHD is everywhere.” Do you, as an employer, accommodate your employees? Here are 3 ways to do just that.
https://www.inc.com/ben-sherry/adhd-company-culture-support-employees.html

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Do You Support Your Workers With ADHD? Here's How You Can Taking these three steps to help workers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can improve your company culture and boost productivity.

Join ADDitude for Mental Health Out Loud: The Mental Health Fallout from Social Media Use with Dr. Linda Charmaraman. Learn what the research says about social media use and mental health among kids and teens & why neurodivergent youth can face an elevated risk.
Tuesday, August 16 @ 1pm U.S. Eastern (12pm CT; 11am MT; 10am PT)
https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/social-media-mental-health-teens-adhd-depression/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=webinar_august_2022&utm_content=080822&goal=0_d9446392d6-3351d39258-300433461

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