Sasone (the Hebrew word for joy) is the name of our Jewish community’s program that works to ensure students with diverse learning needs have access to a Jewish education. A program of Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, Sasone has been a part of our community for over 25 years.

The goals of Sasone are to:

• Support all area Jewish preschools, religious schools, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, camps, and other programs with funding and resources to help support students with diverse learning needs.
• Provide training and resources to Jewish community leaders, teachers, administrators, and peers to support inclusive learning environments where all students can grow, learn, and thrive.
• Consult with schools, administrators, and teachers to provide individualized program planning.
• Support informal Jewish community programs to help make events more accessible.

Why does inclusion matter?

• Seven million children and one in four adults in the U.S. live with a disability.
• 1 in 5 Americans live with a Mental Health condition
• Nearly 15-20% of school-age students have a learning disability 
• Locally there are about 250 school age students with special needs being supported in Jewish education programs around Greater Kansas City.