The Jewish Institute For The Blind Jerusalem
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Mentor Programme
{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}
Housing Programs
Prepares blind and visually impaired young adults for independent living through practical training, emotional support, and a gradual transition to self-sufficiency.
Social Programs
Provides structured opportunities for students to develop interpersonal skills, practice independence, and foster meaningful connections within their communities.
Educational Programs
Offers a well-rounded general education with subjects including language, communication, mathematics, science, civics, life skills, Jewish studies, and cultural identity.
Community Programs
Offers programs such as community service, leadership, accessible performances, tours, a social club for seniors, and holiday gatherings.
Support Programs
Provides comprehensive psycho-social services that help individuals navigate the emotional and psychological challenges associated with blindness and visual impairments.
Sports Programs
Offers customized sports training to enhance physical fitness, mobility, and coordination. Activities include goalball, swimming, tandem cycling, running, judo, and chess.
About
The Jewish Institute For The Blind Jerusalem
Founded in
1984
EIN
13-3193296
IRS 501(C) Type
501(c)()
Category/Type
Education
Address
1 UNIVERSITY PLZ STE 506 HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-6230 United States
Website
http://www.jewishblind.org
Phone
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Email address
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About
The Jewish Institute for the Blind Jerusalem (JIB), founded in 1902, empowers visually impaired individuals in Israel. Originally established to aid a blind child in Jerusalem, JIB has grown into a respected institution offering education, vocational training, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. JIB operates a special education school, enrichment programs, a youth movement, and sports programs (goalball, swimming, judo, chess). They aim to foster a world of acceptance where individuals with blindness can thrive.
Mission
The Jewish Institute for the Blind educates, enriches, and empowers visually impaired individuals across Israel, helping them achieve their full potential and contribute in meaningful ways to their communities.
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