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Statements & Press Releases
- Landmark Study Reveals the Real-World Impact of Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism on Twitter
July 13, 2023
- Academy Gold— Destigmatizing Mental Health for Emerging and Practicing Filmmakers Video
July 10, 2023
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Hosts Panel on Destigmatizing Mental Health
July 5, 2023
- Destigmatizing Mental Health for Emerging and Practicing Filmmakers
June 23, 2023
- 18 New England Non-Profits Win Red Sox Foundation and Ruderman Family Foundation Grants Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
June 19, 2023
- Israel Announces Landmark Step Toward Memorializing Jews Murdered in Antisemitic Attacks Abroad
May 31, 2023
- New Partnership Brings Free Mental Health Curriculum to Massachusetts Schools
May 8, 2023
- 9th ANNUAL RED SOX FOUNDATION IMPACT AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR FAN VOTING
May 2, 2023
- Symposium Unpacks Young American Jewry’s Attitudes Toward Israel
April 10, 2023
- Red Sox IMPACT Awards 2023
April 5, 2023
- Working with influencers to help ignite social change
February 13, 2023
- Unity in Diversity- The Indonesian Curriculum
January 19, 2023
- Indonesia: With ‘Soft Power’ Comes Great Responsibility
January 19, 2023
- ELEVATE- Massachusetts General Hospital Leadership Program
January 19, 2023
- Concern about Antisemitism in the US
January 10, 2023
- Red Sox IMPACT Award
January 3, 2023
- Selena Gomez Honored with Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion
November 14, 2022
- ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth,’ 4 Other Productions Honored in Latest Round of Seal of Authentic Representation Recipients
October 20, 2022
- Ruderman Family Foundation Honors Marvel Studios for Authentic and Inclusive Casting
April 14, 2022
- The Mary Christie Institute Launches Study on Peer Counseling on College Campuses with Grant from the Ruderman Family Foundation
March 21, 2022
- Mass General Receives $3M Grant from Ruderman Family Foundation to Cultivate Healthcare Leadership
March 11, 2022
- Over 90% of American Jews Are Concerned About Current State of Antisemitism in the US, New Ruderman Survey Finds
January 20, 2022
- Kevin Love Honored with Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion
December 2, 2021
- ‘CODA’ and Oscar Winner Marlee Matlin Honored in Ruderman Family Foundation’s Latest Round of Seal of Authentic Representation Recipients
November 3, 2021
- The New Jew’ Docuseries, Which Fosters US-Israel Ties, is Coming to America File
October 25, 2021
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Reaffirms Commitment to Actors with Disabilities in Partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation
September 3, 2021
- Ruderman Family Foundation Lauds Simone Biles for Courage and Transparency on Mental Health
July 27, 2021
- 18 Non-Profits Win Red Sox Grants Addressing Mental Health in New England
July 23, 2021
- “A Quiet Place II” and “Godzilla vs. Kong” Among Recipients for Ruderman Family Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation
June 29, 2021
- Former NY Consul General Expects New Government to Prioritize Close Ties with American Jewry
June 13, 2021
- Red Sox Foundation and Ruderman Family Foundation to Aid Non-Profits Strained Amid Covid-19 Crisis with Grants to Address Mental Health in New England
May 10, 2021
- Paramount Pictures Adopts the Ruderman Family Foundation Guidelines to Audition Actors with Disabilities
May 3, 2021
- Israel needs to practice inclusivity for disabilities – opinion
April 28, 2021
- Ruderman Family Foundation Grants $1 million to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to Promote Accessibility and Equity in Film Industry
April 20, 2021
- Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon: American Jewish leaders must choose to either support the Jewish community or re-enter Iran deal
April 20, 2021
- NBC’s “Will & Grace” Honored Among Ruderman Family Foundation’s Latest Round of Seal of Authentic Representation Recipients
February 22, 2021
- Hollywood Is (Finally) Beginning to Rewrite Its Script on Disability Inclusion (Guest Column)
February 15, 2021
- COVID-19 Creates Framework for Permanent Campus Culture That Supports Mental Health
February 10, 2021
- NBCUniversal Adopts the Ruderman Family Foundation Guidelines to Audition Actors with Disabilities
January 29, 2021
- Navigating America’s Unprecedented Mental Health Winter of 2020
February 10, 2021
- “Grey’s Anatomy” Honored Among Ruderman Family Foundation’s Latest Round of Seal of Authentic Representation Recipients
November 11, 2020
- Academy Spotlights Filmmakers with Disabilities with Virtual Program in Honor of ADA 30th Anniversary
October 20, 2020
- Taraji P. Henson Honored with Morton E. Ruderman Award for Inclusion
October 8, 2020
- Red Sox Foundation to Highlight Mental Health Charities for 2020 IMPACT Awards Presented by RFF
September 4, 2020
- The road to full inclusion: How to accommodate people with disabilities more fully, 30 years after the ADA
July 27, 2020
- On the 30th Anniversary of the ADA, Oscar-Winning Actress Octavia Spencer Joins the Ruderman Family Foundation for an Important Message on Authentic Representation
July 22, 2020
- In Return to School, Mental Health Must Be a Priority
July 13, 2020
- Ruderman Family Foundation Announces Latest “Seal of Authentic Representation” Honors
June 11, 2020
- Ruderman Family Foundation and Boston Red Sox Release PSAs on Mental Health
May 22, 2020
- What is a Luxury to Society During this Pandemic? From a Person with a Disability’s Perspective.
May 6, 2020
- Ruderman Family Foundation Announces Partnership with Boston Red Sox and the Boston Red Sox Foundation
May 5, 2020
- The Birds Still Sing
May 1, 2020
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow
April 28, 2020
- How to Find the Silver Lining During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 24, 2020
- “Our New Normal”
April 21, 2020
- Uncertainty in the Age of COVID-19: On Education and Disability
April 17, 2020
- Making Online Meetings More Accessible
April 13, 2020
- As Coronavirus Fight Progresses, a Focus on First Responders’ Mental Health
April 12, 2020
- People With Disabilities are the Forgotten Vulnerable Community in the Age of COVID-19
April 7, 2020
- Peter and Bobby Farrelly Honored with Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion
March 11, 2020
- RFF Praises the Oscars for Disability Inclusive Ceremony
February 10, 2020
- Open Letter to the Entertainment Industry
January 27, 2020
- Farrelly Brothers Honored with Morton E. Ruderman Award for Inclusion of People with Disabilities
December 4, 2019
- Jay and Shira Ruderman Receive Jacob Rader Marcus Award
October 4, 2019
- Authentic Representation with actress Angel Giuffria
July 30, 2019
- ‘Ramy’, ‘This Close’, ‘Give Me Liberty’ & ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ Honored For Authentic Portrayal Of People With Disabilities
July 30, 2019
- CBS IS THE FIRST ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY TO SIGN RUDERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’S AUDITION PLEDGE
June 19, 2019
- Hollywood Gets a Close Look on Our Work
June 13, 2019
- Ruderman Family Foundation & Variety Present: Disability Inclusion in Hollywood
May 30, 2019
- Michael Phelps presented with Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion in Boston
May 24, 2019
- The Ruderman Family Foundation Partners with Variety
May 8, 2019
- Introducing: The Ruderman Seal
May 8, 2019
- Our Partnership with Yale School of Drama to Advance Disability Inclusion in Entertainment
January 18, 2019
- New Study Reveals Ivy League Schools Fail Students with Mental Illness
December 10, 2018
- Leading U.S. Disability Organization Denounces Mayor for Calling Democratic Voters ‘Retarded’
November 8, 2018
- Israeli Public: Government Disrespects American Jews – Poll
October 22, 2018
- NPR Takes 1st Place in Ruderman Foundation Awards for Excellence in Reporting on Disability
October 15, 2018
- WATCH: It Takes 8-10 Years to Seek Mental Health Treatment
June 4, 2018
- Ruderman Family Foundation Launches Journalism Awards for Excellence in Disability Reporting
January 19, 2018
- [:en]Foundation Calls Out Eminem and Beyoncé for Use of the Word ‘retarded’ in New Song, and to Use Their Celebrity to Stop Bullying of People with Disabilities[:]
December 14, 2017
- [:en]Ruderman Family Foundation Criticizes Movie ‘Stronger’ for Casting Jake Gyllenhaal without Considering Actors with Disabilities for the Role[:]
September 14, 2017
- [:en]CBS and Fox Studios Lead Ruderman TV Challenge, but Study Finds People with Disabilities Still Most Marginalized Group in Hollywood[:]
September 12, 2017
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