This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The evaluation study examined the effectiveness of “The Good Conversation” initiative, designed to provide social workers with practical tools for conducting adapted communication with people with intellectual disabilities. Twenty-one social workers from 13 municipalities participated in the pilot. They
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Examining the Effectiveness of a Training Program for Occupational Therapists in Special Education to Develop Knowledge Translation Capabilities and Lead Initiatives for Promoting Participation-Focused Intervention for Students with Disabilities
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study examined the effectiveness of a training program for developing ״change agents״ among 15 occupational therapists and physiotherapists in special education, to promote participation-focused intervention for students with disabilities. The program (30 academic hours) led to the development of 13 systemic initiatives in various
Evaluation findings of: Providing workshops to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer for women with Developmental intellectual disability and cognitive decline
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The report summarizes the findings of a pilot program jointly initiated by the One in Nine Association, the Disabilities Administration of the Ministry of Welfare, and the Shalem Foundation. The program aimed to examine the suitability of workshops designed
People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Diagnosed with Cancer: The Experience of Illness and Coping with Cancer
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) who have cancer by eliciting their voices. Eighteen participants aged 30–78 and diagnosed with mild to moderate ID and various types of cancer were interviewed. Most participants had received limited medical information, which was
Remote rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy and intellectual developmental disability using an innovative training application
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined whether a tele-rehabilitation training app originally developed for girls with Rett syndrome could also be used by adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy and intellectual and developmental disability. Twelve participants aged 13–20 years from ALYN Hospital received a personalized three-week intervention
Strained Parenting and Emotion Regulation
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study examined the relationship between emotion regulation and parenting under emotional strain across various stress contexts—personal, familial, and environmental. Through four empirical studies, it investigated how different emotion regulation strategies, including reappraisal, mentalization, suppression, and rumination, affect parental well-being and functioning. The findings indicate
The Contribution of Parental and Familial Characteristics to Adjustment of Siblings to Child with a Disability in Orthodox Community in Israel
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund In the Israeli Haredi-community (ultra-Orthodox-Jewish), there’s a high prevalence of children with disabilities while high fertility rates increases the population of children with disabilities’ siblings. Study purpose: Examine the relationship between family resilience, parental stress, attachment style of Haredi mothers and the psychological adjustment of
Parenting with Disabilities in the Light of Israeli Law: An In-Depth Analysis of Case Law Regarding Parents with Disabilities in Israel
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Mamanet – far beyond the network" program among women with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities living in community housing. The study used mixed methods. 45 women with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities,
'Keshet' Grant Evaluation Findings
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The study, conducted by the Shalem Foundation’s Michlol unit, evaluated the "Keshet" grant program—an initiative supporting families of people with intellectual, physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. The grant enabled local authorities to establish training and treatment groups designed to
Beit Issie Shapiro’s “Person-Centered Dental Care for Individuals with Disabilities” practice model: a qualitative evaluation of the model’s impact from the perspectives of clinic staff and parents/caregivers of service users with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This qualitative study evaluated Beit Issie Shapiro’s “Person-Centered Dental Care” model for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The model integrates personalized communication, adapted dental treatment, and a multidisciplinary approach. Data were collected through observations and interviews with 26 family caregivers and 17 clinic