Twenty social workers who serve as directors and coordinators of services for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) went to the United Kingdom for a study tour in June. The social workers, who are employed at the social welfare and social services departments of local and regional authorities, went on the tour with representatives
This research is supported by a grant from the Shalem Foundation In this study, we followed the development of preterm born infants and a comparison group of full-terms during the first year of life. The first aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of developmental delay (DD) among preterm infants and
This research was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Participation in social networking sites has considerable potential for persons with an intellectual disability (ID) in terms of creating communication channels, maintaining social relationships, developing new relationships, improving interpersonal communication skills, getting updated information and spending their leisure time. These opportunities can contribute to the quality
Hundreds of students, volunteers, social groups, youth movements, artists, prison guards and inmates recently took part in “Good Deeds Day” in Kfar-Yona and engaged in activities for the community and for people with special needs Under Meir Goldstein’s direction, a film crew from the occupational training center in Kfar Yona called "Filming from the Heart"
The Shalem Foundation believes that people with developmental intellectual disabilities have a basic right to live a normal life in their natural environment, to fulfill their potential and be integrated into social, cultural and occupational networks as much as possible in line with their personal capabilities, desires and needs. Accessibility of information is one of
Integrating children with developmental intellectual disabilities in youth movements n has a positive effect on all children involved. This personal acquaintance helps break stigmas and prejudices and promotes positive values that will influence the behavior the children toward people with developmental intellectual disabilities as adults. Additionally, the children with developmental intellectual disabilities who participate broaden
Friday, May 1st 2015 marked the end of a four month course about recreation for children with developmental intellectual disabilities in Tel Sheva's educational center. The course was attended by 26 participants including after-school counselors, mothers of children with disabilities and educational assistants from the educational center. This course affirms the recent focus of
The Center of Occupational Services in Rishon LeZion is a longstanding training center that has undergone extensive renovations and development over the past three years. It has been expanded to 1,300m² with the capacity to serve 100 people with intellectual disabilities. The building, renovation and equipping process was led by the municipality of Rishon
Miri is a warm, caring individual who works at a rehabilitative work factory in Ra’anana She smiles when she speaks of her family and volunteers in her free time Meet Miri and hear about her life and experiences. Editor : Shay Shlomi , 2015
The discovery of a child's disability is an extremely difficult time for a family. Families must find the best course of care for their child to ensure they are able to reach their full potential. Quite often parents dream that if they follow all of their doctor’s recommendations, they will manage to heal or eliminate