2 years ago Caily was denied the opportunity to attend the Jewish Day School her siblings attend. The school would not meet her, access her or interview her. The school simply discriminated based on her diagnosis of Downs Syndrome!
Being the type A parents we are, we sprung into action and decided we wanted to change the world not just for Caily but for all special needs children. Ironically, Manhattan is objectively the wealthiest Jewish community in the world and one of the most densely populated but there are very limited options for special needs kids in our community to get a Jewish education after age 5.
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