mission & vision.

We serve children and adults affected by a disability

through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups. Founded in 1985 as the Council For Jews With Special Needs, more than 3000 community members benefit from the agency’s events and services each year. Gesher supports individuals with special needs and their families in the Jewish community to lead fuller lives. 

Mission

To support individuals with special needs and their families in the Jewish community to lead fuller lives.

Vision

Gesher is the Hebrew word for bridge.  It is our vision to create bridges that bring all of our communities together.

As required by law for all 501c3 organization

Gesher completes and files the Form 990 each year with the assistance of professionals at Fester & Chapman, PLLC.

Transparency in Coverage Information

Machine-Readable Files

Click the button below to view the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

NOTE: GESHER DISABILITY RESOURCES DOES NOT REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS TO BE OF A CERTAIN FAITH OR TO PRACTICE ANY FAITH IN ORDER TO RECEIVE SERVICES OR BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUR AGENCY. ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO CALLS AND ASKS FOR ASSISTANCE OR SIGNS UP TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS WILL BE HELPED AND WELCOMED.