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This study was completed with the assistance of the Shalem Foundation The main purpose of the current research was to examine the reasons for the singlehood phenomenon among adults with intellectual disability (ID), with reference to psychological theories, as well as modern theories, such as 'Choice and Lack of Chance' and the 'selective/adaptation mechanism' which

Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master's degree This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund In recent years, there have been many discussions among policy makers, social service professionals and academics on the issues and rights of marriage amongst people with intellectual disabilities. These discussions focused almost exclusively

 The 'Standard Approach and Guidelines ' is a modern approach to quality management which enables an organization an effective and gradual implementation to significantly improve the overall activities, effectiveness and efficiency of the organization. This Standard was adapted and designed to continually improve the quality of service provided by the Centers of Employment (MAAS) to

 During the month of October 2015 the city of Ramat Gan held an Awareness week to promote People with Special Needs. The weeklong campaign was initiated by the Municipality of Ramat Gan and led by the city's administration, in collaboration with various departments in the municipality, services for people with special needs within the city,

This research is supported by a grant from the Shalem Foundation This research examined the occupational integration of people with developmental intellectual disabilities in business organizations and non-profit organizations. The study included interviews and questionnaires with managers, employees without disabilities and employees with developmental intellectual disabilities. The researchers found a clear work distribution between social

 The Division for People with Developmental Disabilities at the Ministry of Social Affairs attributes great importance to the provision of medical aid, in both routine and emergency situations for people with intellectual disabilities The Division's management guideline requires that during all activities and in all provided services, there should be a qualified person with a

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.