Anchor for Life- Special Needs at Sea - is an educational marine program for people with developmental intellectual disabilities. The activities take place once a week for two hours at the sea scouts branch of Moshava Kinneret. Sea Scouts are the marine branch of the Israeli Scouts, the only youth movement in Israel. The "Anchor for life- special needs at sea" program has been operating in Sea Scout branches around ...
Simple Dreams is a novel and touching play performed by actors with developmental intellectual disabilities. In fact, it is the first creative ensemble in Beit She’an composed entirely of adults with disabilities. It entertains a dialogue about diverse individuals in the community while simultaneously exploringthe goals and aspirations we all share in life. In the play, the surprising dreams of members of the group come to life during a lecture ...
To complement the growing trend of integrating people developmental intellectual disabilities into mainstream society, a new model of communal housing has been initiated. Apartments are adapted to be accessible for disabled adults including those in wheelchairs. Accommodating up to six people per unit, the apartments enable personalized treatment while providing a sense of community. Previously, people with disabilities who required nursing and other assistance lived in segregated homes or institutions ...