Blonder Family Department for Developmental Disabilities

In keeping with our mission to serve and enhance the lives of every member of our community, the MJCCA is your very special place for your family member with special needs.

Established in 2002 through a generous endowment by Jerry (OBM) and Lois Blonder, the Blonder Family Department for Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to ensuring the financial security and welfare of children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Nationally recognized as both a pioneer and a leader in its field, The Blonder Family Department for Developmental Disabilities provides year-round, quality-driven social, recreational, and educational special needs programs that are open to our entire community.

Led by a team of dedicated, highly trained professionals and devoted volunteers, your family member with special needs will learn team building, self-advocacy, and coordination skills through our loving, hands-on approach. In addition, he or she will build self-esteem and confidence while making new and lasting friendships.

Upcoming Programs

ProgramDateLocation
Blonder Yoga May 1-May 22 Zaban Park
Braves vs. Cardinals May 30 Turner Field
Blonder June Day Trip June 10 Various Locations
Blonder day in North Georgia/ June Day trip 2 June 24 Various Locations
Yoga with Megt July 3-September 4 Zaban Park
Blonder Department Beach Bash July 14 Zaban Park
Blonder Family Department Savannah Trip August 9 Various Locations
Blonder Family Department Savannah Trip - DEPOSIT August 9 Various Locations
SOAR Tennis w/Special Pops Tennis August 21-October 23 Zaban Park
Yoga with Megt October 16-December 18 Zaban Park
VSP (Very Special People) Café Monthly MARTA-Accessible Restaurant
VSP Theater-Goers Ongoing Various Locations
Blonder Bowling Mondays Chamblee Lanes
Debra Debbie Sonenshine SOAR Sports Throughout the year Zaban Park

 
“Here, you can turn your disabilities into capabilities.”

Saba Silverman



“Living in Atlanta all of our lives, we have witnessed first hand the true progress the MJCCA has made in providing services for the developmentally disabled. This process never ends, but we are very fortunate to be beneficiaries of this wonderful programming. Our son is an example of the results this program can achieve. He has become an actor, an athlete, a world traveler, a dinner companion, a party person, and much more, but his confidence and smile are our gift. Thank you.”

Marguerite & Ronnie Merlin

 

 

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