A Sasone Community Story Collection
We’re gathering stories from families, educators, donors, self-advocates, and community members to honor three decades of disability access and inclusion. Your story helps us reflect on how far we’ve come — and imagine an even more inclusive future. Thank you for helping us tell the story of belonging in Jewish Kansas City.
Name of individual filling out this form:
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First Name
Last Name
Which group best describes you?
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Self-Advocate (Person with a disability)
Family of someone with a disability
Donor / Community Supporter
Educator / Clergy / Volunteer
Non-Jewish Community Member
Can you share a little about you and your family - and what makes you unique?
How has your family’s Jewish community experience been shaped by inclusion (or lack of it)?
Can you describe a moment when you felt your family member was truly welcomed and supported?
What role has Sasone (or another program) played in your family’s journey?
What changes would you most like to see in Jewish life for families like yours over the next 30 years?
What do you like most about the Jewish community?
Is there a time when you felt included and supported that made you really happy?
What kinds of things help you feel calm, safe, or comfortable?
What is something you wish others understood about you?
What wish do you have for our Jewish community to be more inclusive?
What inspired you to support inclusion and belonging in Jewish life?
Is there a story or personal experience that drives your passion for this work?
How have you seen Sasone (or other inclusion initiatives) make an impact in the community?
What do you hope your support helps to achieve for future generations?
When you think about Jewish Kansas City 30 years from now, what does the community look like to you in terms of disability inclusion and belonging?
What does “inclusion” mean to you in a Jewish context?
Can you share a story of a moment when you saw inclusion working well in our community?
How has Sasone (or another program) shaped your experience as an educator / leader / volunteer?
What are some challenges you’ve observed, and how do you think we can address them?
Looking ahead, what’s your biggest hope for the next 30 years of Jewish communal life in terms of disability inclusion and belonging?
Tell us your story. What has disability inclusion meant for you and your family?
Have you participated in any Jewish programs/events/schools, and if so, what was that experience like? How do you feel disability inclusion support impacted your experience?
What similarities or differences do you notice in how the Jewish community supports people with disabilities?
What lessons or practices from your own faith community could benefit Jewish spaces, and vice versa?
What is your hope for disability inclusion and belonging over the next 30 years?
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