• Kid-friendly Shabbat chicken recipes from our friends at PJ Library
• One Table vegan Shabbat recipes
• Want to make Challah? My Jewish Learning has a ton of great recipes!
• Tori Avey Shabbat recipes
• Jamie Geller Shabbat recipes

• Make sure language is clear
• Have multiple options to RSVP (phone call, text, or email)
• Ask guests if they have any accessibility requests

SENSORY

• Create a quiet area in the home
• Games and activities should be inclusive and not require partners, brain teasers, or surprises – if you do have partners, create a buddy system to be inclusive
• Avoid blinking, flashing, or loud decorations
• Offer guests to bring fidgets, headphones, or snacks
• Avoid strong scents if possible
• Adjust lighting to be calming and visible to bathrooms/floor/hallways

FOOD

• Consider dietary requests when meal planning
• Increase awareness of food allergies by avoiding peanuts and tree nuts, labeling dishes, offering vegan and gluten-free options
• Have staff nearby if someone has a question when food is served
• If it’s a buffet get a table where people can reach arm’s length across (sit in a chair and you can test if a wheelchair user can grab and see the buffet
• Offer nonalcoholic drinks

If you plan to host a group at a restaurant:

• Consider visiting the establishment before ensuring accessibility
• Check for elevator option, accessible bathrooms/parking, curb service, wide hallways, loudness of venue, lighting of venue, or moveable furniture.
• Be aware of what public transportation options are in area
• Think of others dietary needs when browsing for places to go
• If the establishment has a roof top, ask if they have an elevator
• Offer carpool, to pay for uber
• Let the venue know about guide dogs

Use iAccess Life: A Yelp-style mobile app for users with and without disabilities Here’s iAccess Life app website to download and find accessible restaurants

Below are some more resources

• 5 Tips to Make Holiday Gatherings More Accessible
• ‘Tis the Season for Inclusive Holiday Festivities
• Accessible Entertaining: Let’s Gather Together