More Than Accessible.

YALLA is a community that creates inclusive programs, social experiences, and incredible trips for Jewish young adults with physical disabilities and chronic medical conditions. We focus on building connections, while removing barriers, for experiences and relationships that are meaningful to everyone.

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Young adults in wheelchairs with disabilities

ABOUT YALLA

The Who, What, and Where...

We support Jewish young adults nationwide who are cognitively capable and eager to participate in life — socially, emotionally, and independently. However, physical challenges and medical complexities often make it difficult to access the same opportunities as their peers.

So that’s where YALLA comes in.

We bridge the gap between ability and opportunity by creating accessible programs, social events, and trips designed specifically for young adults with physical disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

young guys with disabilities and chronic medical conditions

EVENTS

It’s More Than Events,
It’s a Community…

Follow along as our community connects, explores, and grows.

Group of fifteen men, some in suits, posing outdoors in front of a light-colored building with greenery.

Group of people, including children and adults, posing on a striped blue awning near the beach, with the ocean and a no parking sign in the background.

Group of eight people, including two in wheelchairs, outdoors near black and pink vehicles with trees in the background.

group of smiling young adults connecting and enjoying a meal together

Group of nine women and two individuals with disabilities, one in a wheelchair, smiling and posing for a selfie in a room with wooden floors and elegant curtains.

Group of people on a boat, some in wheelchairs, gathered together for a photo with a city and trees in the background.

Group of people, some using wheelchairs, gathered outdoors with a Greek flag on a pole and rocky terrain in the background.

group of young adults some in wheelchairs beautiful scenery

Four women, two in wheelchairs, at an immersive gaming event with a large screen behind them displaying the words 'IMMERSIVE GAME' and colorful graphics.

Group of people with disabilities and supporters, some in wheelchairs, gathered outdoors around large red heart-shaped sculpture with the letters 'LOVE' in the background, smiling and raising their hands.

Person with a cane touching a mosaic wall with birds, in an indoor gallery, wearing a gray shirt, black cap, and glasses.

Group of fifteen men outdoors on a grassy area with trees and a body of water in the background. Some are standing, two are sitting in wheelchairs in the front. All are smiling and dressed casually.

Three women outdoors in a grassy area with trees in background, two standing and one seated in a motorized wheelchair, all smiling.

group of young adults with disabilities on golf cart

Group of people, including individuals in wheelchairs, standing and sitting in front of a large red and white CDX sign outside a modern building.

Group of six people, including one in a red shirt with a wheelchair, smiling and gathered under a canopy at an outdoor gathering with tables and greenery in the background.

A woman with a helmet smiling while zip-lining through a forested area.

Two women in wheelchairs sitting outdoors, smiling for the camera. One woman is holding a plate with food. There are other people walking in the background on a gravel area.

A person with a physical disability sitting in a wheelchair inside a glass-enclosed observation area at the Grand Canyon, looking out at the canyon landscape.

Group of women, some in wheelchairs, posing outdoors in front of a historic building with a large sculpture of an airplane hanging above them.

STAFF

Real People. Real Purpose.

Faigie Baise (Schwartz)
Director and Founder

Faigie is a PA in Emergency Medicine with over 20 years of experience. Her true passion is providing adults with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities the same experiences as their peers. Given her vast medical experience and adaptability skills, she created and started YALLA.

Daniel Baise
Director of Men’s Programming

Daniel is an EMT who joined YALLA to help expand and strengthen the men’s programming. Daniel is passionate about creating opportunities for connection, independence, and fun, and is dedicated to supporting each individual with care and respect.

Rachel Rosenberg
Director of Accessibility

“Rachel PT”, a Pediatric Physical Therapist from Baltimore, MD, has been involved with YALLA from its inception. She serves as the Director of Accessibility for YALLA and is passionate about ensuring that all individuals can fully access and participate in activities and experiences, regardless of their disability or challenges.

Hadassa Nussbaum, PA
Medical Review

Hadassa has been part of YALLA since its inception. With over two decades of medical experience as a Physician Assistant, primarily in Neurology, she brings invaluable expertise and clinical insight to the team. Hadassa assesses participants' medical information before trips and also assists in finding safe, adaptive sports activities for all to enjoy.

Elisheva Operations Coordinator at Yalla

Elisheva Geller
Operations Coordinator

Elisheva holds a masters in school psychology with over 20 years of professional experience and volunteering in various capacities for the benefit of children and adults with medical challenges. Elisheva has been with YALLA since its inception, and works on planning and coordinating events, database management, and communications.