May 6, 2020
By Kendra Muller Taylor
There has been much talk in higher education about the “unprecedented” and “uncertain” nature of our times. I am thrilled to see the compassionate measures put i
April 30, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
Dr. Avshalom Kor said of one of the international contestants who had a rather sombre expression on their face “What does he have to smile about, he lives in exile.”
April 17, 2020
LINK20 member Kendra Muller Taylor shares her thoughts about the uncertainty on COVID-19 and it’s influence on higher education and disabilities.
There has been much talk in higher educ
August 21, 2017
Ambassadors for Inclusion: After many years of partnership, the Ruderman Family Foundation is excited to collaborate with Gateways: Access to Jewish Education on an exciting new initiative called Amb
August 21, 2017
MER Inclusion Scholarship Fund: In partnership with CJP and Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, the MER Scholarship helps to defray the cost of both school-based and ancillary services for day schoo
April 30, 2015
Higher education for people with intellectual disabilities strengthens their cognitive abilities, empowers them and contributes greatly to their self-worth and self-image. Meet the driving force behin
March 24, 2015
An interview with the head of Bar-Ilan University’s Empowerment Program, which provides higher education opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
February 17, 2015
Teaching people with disabilities self-advocacy skills through a Jewish lens so they can lend their voices and ensure their rightful place in our community.
August 13, 2012
By Guest Blogger Renee Rubin Ross Ph.D., Program Officer, Jim Joseph Foundation
The recent Network for Research in Jewish Education conference (held this summer in Newton, MA) was bookended by two pre
January 11, 2024
The Ruderman Family Foundation Fellowship for Campus Behavioral Health will train faculty and increase access to mental health support.
Newton, Mass., 1/10/24 – William James College (WJC), a
December 27, 2023
The subsequent analysis explores how certain factors—household income and wealth, marital status, educational attainment, children living at home, and age—influence philanthropy as demonstrated b
December 18, 2023
The Ruderman Family Foundation is recognizing the famed actress and director for her longtime, impassioned, personally inspired commitment to enriching the lives of people with disabilities
Boston,
October 23, 2023
Photo Credit: Team Dignitas
Ruderman Family Foundation, which has expanded its extensive mental health work into gaming, unveils new study at TwitchCon Las Vegas and hosted panel on mental hea
October 18, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: (L-R) Greg Berlanti, Joshua Malina, Editor-in-Chief at Tablet Magazine Alana Newhouse, David Kohan and Founder of New Mandate Films Matti Leshem speak o
October 17, 2023
Ruderman Family Foundation To Collaborate With New Meta Entertainment’s Dignitas and Raidiant Brands Through Digital Activations And In Person At TwitchCon Las Vegas
Las Vegas TwitchCon Panel to Fea
October 5, 2023
Partnership to promote mental health resources and access on college campuses
NEW YORK, October 3, 2023 — The Princeton Review,® one of the nation’s leading and best-known education services co
August 1, 2023
Michelle Zeitler is a Program Officer at the Ruderman Family Foundation. Michelle earned her BA at Brandeis University, her Master of Public Health from Columbia University, and a Certificate in Nonpr
July 13, 2023
In partnership with WJC, the Foundation has launched the Ruderman Fellows program designed to increase the knowledge and skills of non-clinical campus staff who are encountering student mental health
July 5, 2023
Credit: Richard Harbaugh / A.M.P.A.S.
Actress and filmmaker Brittany Snow stresses importance for Hollywood to normalize mental health and allow audiences to see themselves on screen, during
June 19, 2023
IMPACT Awards support organizations that have demonstrated a deep impact in raising awareness and improving mental health outcomes in their community.
BOSTON, MA, June 14, 2023 — The Red Sox Foun
May 18, 2023
BRYT hosted a webinar for 120 schoolteachers, counselors, and administrators featuring Massachusetts State Secretary of Education, Patrick Tutwiler, and Foundation Task Force member Dr. Danna Mauch.
May 8, 2023
The Kevin Love Fund in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, will integrate its innovative social-emotional learning program into high school, afterschool, and youth development programs st
May 2, 2023
Red Sox Foundation and Ruderman Family Foundation
to Deliver $90,000 in Grant Funding to Mental Health Nonprofits in June
BOSTON, MA – The Red Sox Foundation today announced finalists
February 13, 2023
In this era when nonprofit organizations, grassroots movements, and their supporters alike increasingly look to philanthropy as a force for social change, they all face a significant challenge: Philan
January 19, 2023
IMPACT-se releases first-of-its-kind report on Indonesian curriculum
Curriculum promotes peace, tolerance, and coexistence: state philosophy of Pancasila (the ‘Five Principles’) is a central moti
January 19, 2023
The Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education (IMPACT-se) has released a first-of-its-kind report on the Indonesian curriculum from its London office, in collaboratio
January 19, 2023
Note: The following op-ed was authored by Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation. The piece was published January 13th 2023 in The National Interest.
Indonesia’s approach to democ
January 19, 2023
Groundbreaking Healthcare Leadership Program Launches at Massachusetts General Hospital
Supported by a $3 million grant from the Ruderman Family Foundation, ELEVATE cultivates essential communication
January 8, 2023
National conference with more than 1500 stakeholders including school staff, donors, researchers, parents, and leaders from Jewish education; and a virtual mental health summit for 55 teachers and cou
November 14, 2022
The Ruderman Family Foundation is recognizing the famed actor and singer’s staunch and multifaceted support of mental health services as well as her dedication to raising mental health awareness.
Bo
February 4, 2022
MCI is a leading advocate for the behavioral health and wellbeing of emerging adults and especially college students. As the sole sponsor of MCI’s annual President’s Convening in Washington, DC,
May 10, 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
Nominations for 7th Annual Impact Awards are
April 20, 2021
Boston, MA. April 20th 2021 — The Ruderman Family Foundation, an international leader in advocating for the inclusion of people with disabilities in entertainment and throughout society, today annou
April 20, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an unprecedented level of strain on students’ mental health, Boston University (BU) and the Ruderman Family Foundation today released a first-of-its-kind
February 22, 2021
The Ruderman Family Foundation also honors “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Sex Education,” “Emmerdale,” and Call the Midwife,” for authentically casting actors with disabilities.
Boston, Fe
February 16, 2021
The partnership between the Ruderman Family Foundation and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) produces programs that provide educational experiences and knowledge tools for Israeli leaders and
February 16, 2021
The Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies at Haifa University is the first and only master’s program of its kind in Israel. Outstanding students and future leaders in Israel embark on a one
February 15, 2021
The Ruderman Journalist Mission leads a delegation of Israeli journalists, who represent a variety of media outlets, to New York for a week of educational tours about the history of the American Jewis
February 10, 2021
Note: The following op-ed was co-authored by Sharon Shapiro trustee and community liaison of the Ruderman Family Foundation and Dori S. Hutchinson, director of services at the Center for Psychiatric R
November 15, 2020
On this special episode of All Inclusive with Jay Ruderman, Jay is joined by Boston City Councilwoman and rising political star, Michelle Wu! Listen as Michelle speaks about her experiences, and the s
October 20, 2020
Introductions by Oscar®-winning actors Whoopi Goldberg and Marlee Matlin
Panelists include Eryn Brown, Jenni Gold, Zack Gottsagen, Jorge Gutierrez,
Jim LeBrecht, Millicent Simmonds, Danny Woodbur
September 20, 2020
On the Season 3 Finale Jay speaks with Norman Ornstein, American author and Political Scientist. Norman has spent the better part of his life working as a Washington insider and in recent years has o
September 4, 2020
BOSTON, MA – The Red Sox Foundation today announced the winners of the 6th annual “IMPACT” Awards presented by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Red Sox fans in the six New England states were giv
August 19, 2020
This white paper quantifies the amount of disposable and discretionary income held by people with disabilities and the implications for economic growth for the 10 largest metropolitan areas.
Key Findi
August 19, 2020
This white paper looks at the disparity in pay between people without disabilities and people with disabilities.
Key Findings:
• The income gap between people with and without disabilities in Boston
August 18, 2020
The Ruderman Foundation is in partnership with the BU Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation to develop The Leave of Absence Manual. This will guide students who have had an interruption to their posts
August 17, 2020
On the new episode of All Inclusive, Jay speaks with special guest Lawrence Bacow, the President of Harvard University! Join Jay and Lawrence as they talk about COVID 19, mental health, and how Harva
August 2, 2020
On the new episode of All Inclusive, Jay speaks with special guest, Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world. Jay and Darren discus
July 21, 2020
In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, join Jay and his guest Judy Heumann for a special episode of All Inclusive. Judy is one of Time Magazine’s 100 Wo
July 13, 2020
Note: The following op-ed was co-authored by Sharon Shapiro, Community Liaison and Trustee for the Ruderman Family Foundation, and Dr. Henry White, MD, Clinical Director, The Brookline Center for Comm
July 5, 2020
On this episode of All Inclusive, Broadcast Journalist from PBS NewsHour Judy Woodruff joins Jay to discuss her remarkable career in journalism, journalism during Covid-19, and her work in inclusion
June 19, 2020
On this episode of All Inclusive Emmy Award Winning TV Host Zuri Hall joins Jay to discuss inclusion in the entertainment industry, what it’s like to work in journalism, and the future of the in
June 8, 2020
On this episode, Jay talks with Host Hotels Chairman Richard Marriott. They discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on the travel and hospitality industries and when Mr. Marriott think
May 19, 2020
The Ruderman Seal of Approval for Authentic Representation is awarded to television or feature film projects featuring actors with disabilities in substantial speaking roles, and has been conceived as
May 12, 2020
On this episode, Jay talks with Bekah Salwasser, Executive Director of the Boston Red Sox Foundation. They discuss her career and how she went from collegiate and professional soccer star, to working
May 6, 2020
By Russell Lehmann
Due to COVID-19, our world has been turned upside down. Restaurants once full of lively conversation now sit empty and desolate. Schools are vacant, our educational centers n
May 5, 2020
BOSTON, MA – As the spread of COVID-19 continues to strain non-profit organizations across New England, the Red Sox Foundation will not waver from providing the 6th Annual IMPACT Awards presented by
April 27, 2020
Dr. Dominic Sisti
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world unlike anything else since the Spanish Flu over 100 years ago. Healthcare professionals have been put in a very difficult situation, and
April 13, 2020
LINK20 members are sharing their thoughts during the pandemic. LINK20 advocate Russell Lehmann shares advice below on making Zoom meetings accessible to people with autism.
By Russell Lehmann
Due to C
September 3, 2019
I graduated from the Academy Gold internship program! What an incredible summer it has been. I’m so grateful to the Ruderman Family Foundation and to the Academy for supporting me on this amazing jo
July 1, 2019
Do you think New York City can be the most accessible city in the world? That’s Victor Calise’s goal. He’s the Commissioner for the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, a
June 12, 2019
Jay meets Doctor Mikhail Varshavski, a.k.a. “Dr. Mike”, at MIT where he takes part in a unique program focusing on social justice in the digital age. Dr. Mike discusses the evolution of his social
May 24, 2019
In partnership with Gateways, Access to Jewish Education, we hosted Innovation 4 Inclusion, celebrating the make-a-thon completed by eight of the Boston Jewish Day Schools. Throughout the academic yea
May 22, 2019
Jay meets SBSK founder Chris Ulmer at MIT, where he takes part in a unique program focusing on social justice in the digital age. Ulmer shares his inspiring path towards millions of subscribers, and s
April 15, 2019
From pioneer for inclusion as a major league athlete to champion for diversity in a leadership position at MLB. Baseball legend Billy Bean is joining Jay for an intimate and candid conversation. Toget
March 22, 2019
The first-ever national disability theatre is spreading across the country and its co-founder, actor with autism Mickey Rowe is joining Jay for a one-on-one with exciting news
Guest:
Mickey Rowe
March 19, 2019
On Sunday, March 17, 2019, a panel discussion entitled, “Electing the Diaspora”, was held as part of a broad effort by the Foundation to put Israel’s relations with the Diaspora, in general, an
March 1, 2019
While the push for diversity in the medical profession is bigger than ever before, disability is not included. Jay is joined by Dr. Cheri Blauwet, a renowned physician and a wheelchair user, to discu
February 13, 2019
While 20% of our society has a disability, less than 5% of actors on screen are disabled. Jay is joined by actor, comedian, and activist for the disability rights movement, Danny Woodburn and together
January 30, 2019
There is an epidemic of mental illness on college campuses across the country. Joined by Ruderman Family Foundation program officer, Dr. Miriam Heyman, Jay reveals the alarming facts every student sho
January 16, 2019
Hundreds of people with disabilities are killed by their caregivers every year and yet, we are rarely exposed to those tragic stories in the media. Jay is joined by David Perry, a senior academic advi
January 2, 2019
On this episode of All Inclusive, Jay is joined by Dr. Miriam Heyman, Ruderman Foundation senior program officer and author of the nationally discussed Ruderman White Paper on mental health and suicid
December 17, 2018
1 in 5 people in the U.S. has a disability, a large community that can lead progress and shatter the culture of ableism. In this episode of ALL INCLUSIVE, Jay is joined by Andy Imparato, executive dir
December 10, 2018
Ruderman Family Foundation’s White Paper on Mental Health in the Ivy League investigates the practice of imposing leaves of absence on students who are experiencing mental illness. The study grades
December 10, 2018
The Foundation’s White Paper on Mental Health in the Ivy League investigates the practice of imposing leaves of absence on students who are experiencing mental illness. The study grades the leave of
December 3, 2018
Award winning singer songwriter and ukulele player, Mandy Harvey is joining Jay in a special one-on-one interview to discuss her successful journey as a deaf musician.
Guest:
Photo credit: Noam Galai
November 19, 2018
Until a few weeks ago, Paralympic Athletes earned only 1/5th the amount of money for winning a medal, compared to their Team USA counterparts. On this episode, Jay uncovers the story behind this histo
October 22, 2018
As 2 Million People with disability report never leaving their home, Self-Driving cars may just be the game-changer. Jay is joined by experts Dr. Miriam Heyman and Amitai Bin-Nun to discuss the impact
August 21, 2018
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the number of depressive episodes in teenagers and young adults has risen dramatically in the last several years. In 2015, about 12.5 percent of adoles
November 2, 2017
[:en]This blog was contributed by Howard Blas, Director of National Ramah Tikvah Network.
Dana Mathewson hits lightning serves and ground strokes and races to return seemingly out of reach tennis ball
October 10, 2017
Deaf singing sensation Mandy Harvey has just been announced as a speaker at this year’s Ruderman Inclusion Summit, November 19-20 in Boston, where she will also perform. The Summit, arguably the lar
August 31, 2017
[:en]There Was Nothing to See—What Inclusion Looks Like
We talk a lot about how much work still needs to be done before we become a truly inclusive society. And we are correct to have these
August 23, 2017
[:en]
Since releasing our Ruderman White Paper on Media Coverage of Law Enforcement Use of Force and Disability, we at the Foundation find ourselves speaking out sadly frequently on the matter. The
August 23, 2017
Transcript of Ruderman Podcast HERE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview
Unlike people with visible or apparent disabilities, people with non-apparent disabilities often don’t receive the accommodations guar
August 23, 2017
PDF version available for download here
Text Only version available for download here
For a searchable database of all 2013-2015 news coverage of police violence involving persons with disabilities,
August 21, 2017
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The partnership between the Ruderman Family Foundation and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) produces programs that provide educational experiences and knowledge-tools for Israeli lead
August 21, 2017
[:en]
The Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies at Haifa University is the first and only Master’s program of its kind in Israel. Outstanding students and future leaders in Israel embark on
August 21, 2017
[:en]The Ruderman Journalist Mission leads a delegation of Israeli journalists who represent a variety of media outlets to New York for a week of educational tours about the history of the American Je
August 21, 2017
Inclusion Initiative: In 2015, the Ruderman Family Foundation partnered with the National Ramah Commission to promote inclusion within Ramah camps across the country. This initiative supports vocatio
August 21, 2017
EsekShaveh – Equal Business: Equal Business is an innovative program, which aims to promote professional and higher education employment of people with disabilities in the business sector. Equal
August 21, 2017
Inclusion Camp and Early Childhood Education Program: In response to growing demands in the North Shore for more inclusive programing, the Ruderman Family Foundation and the JCC of the North Shore ha
August 21, 2017
Kulanu Circle Hebrew School: In line with its deep commitment to inclusive Jewish education, the Ruderman Family Foundation has partnered with the Friendship Circle of Miami to support Kulanu Circle H
August 21, 2017
Hazon Partnership and Marriage Preparation Program: In 2013, the Ruderman Family Foundation and the Feuerstein Institute partnered to create the Hazon Partnership and Marriage Preparation Program. T
August 21, 2017
The Ruderman Chabad Inclusion Initiative: The Ruderman Chabad Inclusion Initiative (RCII) was established in 2015 in order to provide Chabad communities around the globe the education and resources
August 21, 2017
Northeast Youth and High School Inclusive Sports Project: The Ruderman Family Foundation has partnered with Adaptive Sports New England to expand the Northeast Youth and High School Inclusive Sport
August 21, 2017
A biannual conference of international scope, bringing 1,000 people from around the world and across sectors to focus on inclusion in all facets of life. Attendees, speakers, and volunteers will come
August 20, 2017
Inclusive Mechinot: The Ruderman Family Foundation partners with the Joint Council of Mechinot (Pre-Military Leadership Academies) to ensure the inclusion of young people with disabilities in pre-mili
July 20, 2017
Shira Ruderman
Shira Ruderman is a professional philanthropist and social activist. She serves as the Executive Director of the Ruderman Family Foundation, a private family foundation that invests in
July 20, 2017
Sharon Shapiro
Trustee and Community Liaison
Ruderman Family Foundation
Sharon Shapiro is the Community Liaison and Trustee at the Ruderman Family Foundation. She has been an active member of the Grea
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