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Initiation ceremony of “Be’er Bat Sheva” (The well of Bat-Sheva), an Employment Center for Women and “Kishurit” Nursing Day Care Center for Women in B’nei Brak

The outstanding "Be’er Bat Sheva" center was inaugurated on the 10th of July 2015, as an Employment Center for Women alongside "Kishurit" – a nursing day care center for women in the city of Bnei Brak. The Center integrates approximately 150 women with developmental disabilities in various employment activities, creating arts and crafts products and

Life Cycle and Aging among People with Down Syndrome and Their Parents This study was completed with the assistance of the Shalem Foundation

This study was completed with the assistance of the Shalem Foundation The increase in life expectancy of people with Down syndrome raises various challenges for them and their families. In the present study the concept of aging and old age and the effects and implications, in people with Down syndrome and their parents are discussed.

The Shalem Foundation’s 2015 awards ceremony took place at the Performing Arts Center in Ashdod on November 19, 2015

The awards and prize ceremony was held on Thursday, 19.11.2015, at the Performing Arts Center in Ashdod. Attendees included: Mr. Haim Katz – Minister of Social Affairs and Social Services, Mr. Haim Gaash – Shalem Foundation Chairman and Mayor of Pardes Chana Municipality , Mr. Shlomo Dolberg – CEO of the Local Government Center, Mr.

!United in Movement

The Shalem Foundation encourages and supports physical activities for people with IDD and their active participation in sports initiatives within the community. Sport is currently one of the most popular leisure activities amongst the youth and adult populations in Israel The average life expectancy of people in Israel is 81 years old. However, for a

….Eli want to go bowling

Meet charming eleven year old Eli; hear from him about his family, his favorite food and music. Learn about the things he still wants to do and his wish to go bowling…     Editor : Shay Shlomi, 2015  

The Shalem Foundation sends you to the green outdoors

During Operation Tzok Eitan The Shalem Foundation helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of frameworks. Due to rocket sirens keeping much of the country confined to bomb-shelters, the foundation emphasized outdoor activities. Together with Lotem, a nonprofit who aims to make nature accessible to all, groups of people with intellectual and

Life stories Narratives of Adults with Dual Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability and Mental Disorders: Personal Identity, Quality of Life and Future Orientation

This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The aim of this study was to examine the narratives of life stories told by adults with dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental disorders, through the aspects of: personal identity, quality of life and future orientation. There were 12 participants with intellectual disability and

Findings report of Mapping the Social Services for people with Intellectual developmental disabilities in the local authorities which received support from the Shalem Fund at the last three decades (with an emphasis on rehabilitation daycare, employment frames work and social clubs)

This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund  For more than three decades, the Shalem Fund has been supporting the development of services for people with Intellectual developmental disabilities in the local authorities through professional advice and financial support Establishment of the Disabilities Administration in the Ministry