The Shalem Fund celebrates thirty years of improving the quality of life for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the local councils This video summarizes the activities of the Fund in 2014 Editor : Shay Shlomi
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, people with disabilities who required nursing and other assistance lived in segregated homes or institutions ...
The inaugural "moving together” bike ride took place in 2013 and was a touching example of true integration between the general population and people with special needs in the city of Lod. The mayor, YairRavivo Esq., was inspired by the success of the previous event and promised that Lod would make the bike ride a municipal tradition. And indeed it did: a five kilometer journey, the second annual “Moving together” ...
This research is supported by a grant from the Shalem Foundation Just like anyone in the general population, people with intellectual disabilities express interest and longing for intimacy. They have limited opportunities to experience such relationships and there are currently few references to the subject in literature and research. This study examined the point of view of a couple with intellectual disabilities. The findings indicate the uniqueness of a relationship ...
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 developmental disabilities from the South were able to enjoy the great outdoors They visited sites, ...
The discovery of a child's disability is an extremely difficult time for a family. Families must find the best course of care for their child to ensure they are able to reach their full potential. Quite often parents dream that if they follow all of their doctor’s recommendations, they will manage to heal or eliminate his or her disability. This dream has positive aspects and can helpadvance the child's development.However ...