(JNS.org) The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) is receiving a $375,000 three-year grant from the Ruderman Family Foundation for the purpose of making Conservative Jewish communities more inclusive for people with disabilities. The newly announced three-year grant, the Ruderman-USCJ partnership will now support up to 20 congregations demonstrating interest and readiness on the disability inclusion issue. USCJ will use the funds to consult with affiliated congregations and help them build plans for how to make all aspects of congregational life more welcoming to people with disabilities, such as in education programs, prayer services, social activities, and physical spaces like the entryway to the bimah. “Disability inclusion is an issue not just confined to one movement or denomination, it’s an issue that has no borders and we see great importance in working with every movement inside Jewish life,” said Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation.