Howard will be giving two presentations at the FIN Community for ALL (C4A) Conference  on Friday February 26th.

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My talks include: updated 4/3/2021

• The Tikvah Program at Camp Ramah: 50 Years of Inclusive Camping and Still Evolving

• B’nai Mitzvah: Creating Meaningful Coming of Age Ceremonies for Jewish People with Disabilities (with colleagues Shelly Christensen, MA, and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, MA)

Meet Professor Stephen Shore: Diagnosed with “Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies” and “too sick” for outpatient treatment Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Nonspeaking until 4, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife, and others, Stephen is now a full time professor at Adelphi University and adjunct at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, focusing on aligning best practice in supporting autistic people to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

See the Meeting here:-

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=440279577173115&ref=watch_permalink

Presentation served to frame the day and present rationale and objectives on inclusion of specialized Birthright Israel trips.