Programs for Individuals with Special Needs

The Mandel JCC Program for individuals with special needs provides opportunities for adults with emotional, physical and developmental disabilities and their families to take full advantage of nearly all of the Mandel JCC programs and services.

Multiple Sclerosis Water Exercise
The combination of warm water and gentle movements provide remarkable benefits to people with MS. Improve your range of motion and flexibility with this motivating workout. This class is approved by The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Ages: Teens & Adults 13 +
Date/time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays •  11:15 am - 12 pm
Fees: 2x/week – $112 members • $184 community
3x/week – $168 members • $276 community
Classes are ongoing, and fees are for a four-month period.
For more info, Contact the aquatics supervisor at (216) 831-0700, ext 1004 or pool@mandeljcc.org.


Personal Training for People with Disabilities
The Mandel JCC has qualified trainers that can work one-on-one with both adults and children with special needs who are members. This is an excellent way to work muscles and get toned in a safe, enjoyable way. You choose the time and day. Fees vary depending on the length of the session. 

This program is made possible through the generosity of The Constance M. and Philmore J. Haber Memorial Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland which created a permanent restricted endowment fund at the Federation - the Mayer-Haber/Mandel JCC Fund. In addition a three-year start-up grant was secured from the TreuMart Fund.