ADVANCE 2011: The Ruderman Jewish Special Needs Funding Conference

The ADVANCE conference is a gathering of funders from around the Jewish world who are passionate about the field of special needs and disabilities. Last year’s sold-out conference planted a flag for this critical issue. Attracting more than twice the expected number of participants, 100 funders came together to learn about innovative programs in the field, be inspired, and network with other funders to find opportunities for shared action.

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  • Session Videos and Resources

     

    View the archived webcast of the conference plenary sessions, and download materials from the workshops.

    Videos feature Academy Award–winning actress Marlee Matlin, Special Olympics CEO Timothy Shriver, MK Isaac Herzog and more. Learn more »

 

  • ADVANCE 2010 Highlights

     

    Last year, the Ruderman Family Foundation, in assocation with JFN, CJP, and JFNA, convened over 100 funders and activists for an international daylong conference that explored opportunities to address special needs within the Jewish community, and raise the importance of the issue on the communal agenda.

    To learn more about the first international Jewish funders conference on special needs, read more, or view the conference video.

  • Register for ADVANCE 2011

     

    ADVANCE 2011: The Ruderman Jewish Special Needs Funding Conference

    December 6, 2011

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