The Power of One

For working with people with disabilities at their respective organizations, 31 honorees received the Power of One award Sunday night, Jan. 27, at the Selig Center. A video presentation of self-advocate Susan Berch was shown, and event chairs Abby Frantz and Emily Shapiro introduced the community presenters at the 5th annual event.

The Robyn Berger Emerging Leader Award was presented by Robyn’s family to Sarah Scheuer, director of inclusion at the Marcus JCC, for her work with the disabilities community.

Serving on the event host committee were Mindy Feinstein, Michelle Simon, Jan Jay, Ruth Gottlieb and Shelly Milstein. The event was planned by Annie Garrett, manager of Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Jewish Abilities Alliance.

JAA links people with disabilities and their families with resources, services, support groups, workshops and clinics, and recreational programs within the community. It promotes an inclusive, spirited environment that celebrates diversity in the community and the uniqueness of every member.

Power of One honorees were:

Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Shelly Dollar

Atlanta Jewish Academy, Amber Gardner

Breman Religious School of The Temple, Rebecca Good

Camp Barney Medintz, Scott Heyman

Camp Coleman, Lotem Eilon

Camp Ramah Darom, Rachel Kriegsman

Chaya Mushka Children’s House, Dr. Richard Kaplan

Congregation Beth Shalom, Ellen Doft

Congregation B’nai Torah, Nancy Lesser

Congregation Dor Tamid, Molly Peled

Congregation Etz Chaim, Dr. Steve Perlow