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
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
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund Assessing the issue of information accessibility for people with Intellectual developmental disabilities developed out of the need of the largest authorities forum in Israel, to understand the needs of people with disabilities, and to develop cognitive accessibility eamsures for
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund Every year, Shalem Fund offers student ideas that may develop and contribute to a population with developmental intellectual disabilities. Accordingly, Noa Maynart and Shahar Moore, BA Students at the Holon Institute of Technology have developed an online platform for