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,
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
A co-production of the Shekel Association- Community Services for Special Needs and the management of the Acting Studio produce by Nissan Nativ in Jerusalem. The original play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Shakespeare has been adapted into a light and entertaining show directed and produced by Yitzhak Laor, to the sound of the original music
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.
Special training for young volunteers in services for children with special needs in the city. In Modiin Illit there are dozens of teens aged 15-18 who volunteer in a variety of services for children with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities. Some of the girls volunteer with families that have a child with special needs. The Shalem
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.
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
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
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
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