Yachad is dedicated to building an inclusive Jewish community for individuals with disabilities, empowering them to grow, connect, and thrive. Through diverse programs—spanning schools, camps, job training, and social opportunities—Yachad works to break down barriers and create a world where everyone belongs.

Our mission is centered around education, employment, and relationships. Yachad provides students with personalized learning and individualized attention at our Ivdu schools, ensuring that every student can reach their fullest potential. Yachad opens doors to meaningful job opportunities through employment initiatives, equipping individuals with skills and support for a fulfilling career path. By nurturing relationships, Yachad fosters friendships, social connections, and a sense of belonging that strengthens the entire community. These pillars form the foundation of Yachad’s commitment to inclusion, ensuring that everyone has the chance to learn, work, and connect as valued members of society.

IVDU is not your typical school. Our students focus on much more than just academic growth. The students of IVDU Upper Schools participate in a Jewishly inspiring environment where they engage in career training and yearly internships, life skills instruction, and a social/emotional skills course, in addition to learning more standardized studies like English, science, social studies, math, and Judaic studies. On an average day, an IVDU student may use critical thinking skills to conduct an experiment in STEM, write an essay sharing an opinion with evidence to back up all points, collaboratively play a game of basketball, and creatively demonstrate a specific emotional regulation skill to the class. Our students also learn what it means to be active and contributing members of the Jewish community through learning, discussion, reflection, and practice.

Our IVDU students inspire us with their motivation, dedication, and sheer will to succeed. We are asking you to support our students by letting them know that you’re wowed by them too, that you support their efforts, and that you see their tenacity in achieving their goals.

By supporting Yachad, you’re joining a movement that celebrates each person’s unique abilities and contributions. Together, let’s create a more inclusive world.

Belonging begins here. Donate Today!

Marilyn and Sheldon David IVDU Boys Upper School

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