Shelley Christensen, MA

Shelly Christensen, MA, literally wrote the book(s) on Jewish communal inclusion of people with disabilities: From Longing to Belonging: A Practical Guide to Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities and Jewish Community Guide to Inclusion of People with Disabilities. A popular speaker and leader in the field of disability inclusion and spirituality, Shelly co-founded Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) in 2009 and serves as its lead organizer.

Disability Rights

What is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month?

Shelley Christensen, MA

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. JDAIM is a call to action for all of us to act in