This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The University of Haifa and the Ono Academic College in collaboration with Keren Shalem, recruited participants for a unique applied research project, the first of its kind, in the field of eating intervention for adult individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) in community settings. The
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Digit in Noise test as a hearing screening test for individuals with Intellectual Disability
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) face a higher prevalence of hearing impairment than the general population. Nevertheless, it is often overlooked and not rehabilitated. The feasibility of the DIN test, a hearing screening tool, is assessed in this population. Thirty-one participants with mild to moderate
The Sparks project – Evaluation of the implementation phase of the initiatives
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The Sparks project was developed with the aim of training entrepreneurs working in the authorities, for the development of outreach initiatives, exposure and integration of people with disabilities in the community. The entrepreneurship training, led by the “Rothschild Cube”
Shared reality under threat: the experience of staff members and aging people with developmental intellectual disability during the Corona days
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The purpose of the study: This study aims to describe and analyze the shared experiences of residents and staff in out-of-home housing settings for older adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and to compare dormitory housing with community housing. Method: Researchers conducted this qualitative
A companion evaluation study to the pilot “Zuzu” – together for a healthy life
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund In recent years, public and personal awareness of the change in the sedentary lifestyle and the introduction of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle has been increasing. In protected settings there is a lack of awareness of
Characterization and examination of cognitive accessibility needs of people with intellectual developmental disabilities in the public sphere
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund This research work deals with the important issue of information accessibility in local authorities for people with intellectual developmental disabilities in Israel. Motivated by the need to promote cognitive accessibility in accordance with the “Equality of Rights for Persons
Survey for the teams of the rehabilitation field in the authorities, on the subject: need for support from a whole fund in the field of developing professional and social supports.
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund On the occasion of the expansion of Shalem Foundation to develop services also for people with sensory, physical and cognitive disabilities, the foundation asked to contact the departments of social services and examine through a short survey their needs
Evaluation of a professional face-to-face workshop on video-modeling – for professionals in the field of disabilities (Findings report)
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund In December 2022, a face-to-face workshop was held for professionals working in employment settings for people with disabilities, on the topic of video-modeling tools. The V-Job (Video Modeling) workshop came to expose and familiarize the teams with the tool,
Life In a Family Guardianship Arrangement as Perceived by People with Disabilities and Their Guardians: Interrelationship in Decision-Making, “Personhood” and Self-Determination
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study explores the perceptions of individuals with disabilities who have been appointed a family member as their guardian, as well as the guardians themselves. The study focuses on four areas: guardianship, decision making, “personhood” and “self-determination”. Through qualitative methodology, thirteen pairs of guardians and
Evaluation of Implementation of the program “See me!” in settings for people with IDD (Intellectual Developmental Disabilities)
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund “See me!” program, deals with the external appearance and hygiene of people with intellectual developmental disabilities. The purpose of the current evaluation was to examine the assimilation of the program over time (up to 7 years), and the ways