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All Ages

The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Department was created in 2013 to provide programming for children, teens, young adults, and seniors with disabilities. These programs are for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities who are able to participate independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant.

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Overview

This department develops and expands programming and services to support and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs and their families; and, looks for unique, creative, and innovative ways to serve the community.

We strive to provide inclusive and adaptive programing for individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. The JCC staff works with families to ensure that proper placement and accommodations are made, when possible.

These programs are generously funded in part by The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.

For more information about special needs services at the J, or to let us know what your needs are, please contact us by email at: inclusion@mayersonjcc.org.

Classes

ADAPTED BASKETBALL
Ages 18+
Every other Thursday
March 16 – May 25
7 – 8pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: FREE | Public: $25

In this exciting team-focused exercise class, participants will work on basketball fundamentals while socializing and being active. Participants should be able to engage independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant.

 

ADAPTED ZUMBA
Ages 18+
Every other Thursday
March 23 – May 18
7 – 8pm | Mayerson JCC

No dance skills are required for this fun adapted class! Come enjoy this high-energy, low impact, dance-based group exercise class.

FITNESS & FRIENDS
Ages 16+
Sundays
March 12 – May 21
1 – 3pm | Mayerson JCC

This engaging adaptive class offers low-impact exercise, socializing, and creative crafts. Participants should be able to engage independently or with help of their own personal care assistant.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS POWERLIFTING
Ages 16+
Saturdays
March 18 – May 20
12 – 1pm | Mayerson JCC
J Members: FREE | Public: $25

Join us in partnership with the Special Olympics of Hamilton County (SOHC) for powerlifting courses and training! Spots are limited so sign up quickly!

PIGABILITIES
PIGABILITIES 
PigAbilities Training
Ages 14+
March 21 – April 29
Tuesdays from 6 – 7pm
or Saturdays from 1:30 – 2:30pm
J Members: FREE | Public: $30
Join the J, in partnership with The Cincinnati Flying Pig, for an outdoor training course. Leading up to the PigAbilities one-mile event on May 6, this course is designed for participants (and their supporters) to run, walk, or roll at their own pace to cross the official Flying Pig Marathon Finish Swine. This program is for teens and adults with disabilities who are able to participate independently or with the help of their own personal care aide. Spots are limited!

Visit flyingpigmarathon.com to register for the May 6 PigAbilities event.

Schedule

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Fitness & Wellness

PigAbilities

Join with the J & The Cincinnati Flying Pig for outdoor training leading up to the PigAbilities one-mile event on May 6, designed for participants (& supporters of participants) to run, walk, or roll to cross the of Finish Swine. Spots are limited!
Register
Free for Members Non-Member $25.00
Fitness & Wellness

Adapted Zumba

No dance skills are required for this fun adapted class! Enjoy this high-energy, low impact, dance-based group exercise class every other Thursday.
Register
Free for Members Non-Member $25.00
Fitness & Wellness

PigAbilities

Join with the J & The Cincinnati Flying Pig for outdoor training leading up to the PigAbilities one-mile event on May 6, designed for participants (& supporters of participants) to run, walk, or roll to cross the of Finish Swine. Spots are limited!
Register
Free for Members Non-Member $25.00
Fitness & Wellness

Fitness and Friends

This engaging adaptive class offers low-impact exercise, socializing, and creative crafts. Participants should be able to engage independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant.
Register
Free for Members Non-Member $25.00

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