Disability Programs
JFS offers various support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Denver metro area.
Participants benefit from individualized choice with the understanding that relationships and community are essential to all of us. Our programs are person-centered; individuals make their own programmatic decisions, and our staff provides the supports, including advocacy, social interaction, recreation, case management, group community worksites, individual job development, and job coaching.
For more information about these services, contact us or call 303.623.0251.
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Arts and Community Exploration (ACE)
ACE is a people-centered interactive program focusing on the whole person, community involvement, and integration. Its stimulating activities are tailored to each participant’s needs and unique personality.
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Jewish Disabilities Advocates
Jewish Disabilities Advocates promotes full participation of Jewish people with disabilities in the Jewish community and the community at large and raises awareness of disabilities through education and training.
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Adaptive Bike Program
The Adaptive Bike program breaks barriers to exploring the outdoors for Douglas, Arapahoe, and Elbert County residents. Participants build social connections and build social connections.
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Disability Worksites
JFS helps individuals in need of employment in an environment that supports job skill development and regular interaction with non-disabled co-workers as part of small worksite crews.
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Disability Benefits Counseling Services
We help individuals who receive SSI or SSDI and their families navigate government-funded programs so that cash benefits and health insurance are not lost if you choose to work.