The continual improvement of the quality of life of people with developmental intellectual disabilities brings with it an increase in life expectancy. We are witnessing more and more people with developmental intellectual disabilities living longer, with aging becoming an integral part of their life cycle In order to increase knowledge about the question of what people with developmental intellectual disabilities think or know about this stage of life, a video ...
Human capital and professional knowledge are key assets in organizations in general and third-sector organizations in particular. Knowledge is dynamic; it evolves and is constantly updated. Proper management of the processes of knowledge documentation and development is essential to the organization’s professional growth and the achievement of its goals. The forum of knowledge managers in authorities, organizations and government ministries that deal with people who have D.I.D. was established in ...
The experiences, voices, and thoughts of people with intellectual developmental disability Who are fed by staff members in community care settings :This video was filmed as part of a study entitled Improving the Task of Feeding among Direct Caregivers of People with Developmental Intellectual Disabilities The study and the video were funded by the Shalem Foundation This video was filmed By Shmulik Shalis, at "Beit-Noam", 2016
Shalem foundation assists in funding programs in various disciplines of art and culture which are participated by people with intellectual developmental disabilities Skills of people with intellectual disabilities can be expressed in performing arts and visual arts Shalem foundation's support, enables the activity of various bands exhibitions and performances, for their enjoyment and ours This short video presents a number of initiatves which suported by Shalem foundation Editing : Shay Shlomi, 2016 ...
Much has been said about the importance of employment as an empowering factor that gives a person's life value and meaning. This is true as well for the person with developmental intellectual disabilities, whom like every other person has the right to be employed, reach his/her potential and earn a living. In recent years there has been a trend throughout the world and in Israel, to enable people with developmental ...
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund. Literature Review- Sexuality of people with disabilities is often characterized in terms of absence; or perceived as aggressive and revolting. In addition the public discourse regards people with disabilities as highly prone to sexual abuse. The few studies that contemplate on parents' of people with intellectual disability point of view uncover the parents' ambivalence towards their offspring's sexuality. On the ...
Net.Haver is a social Internet site tailored for adults with intellectual disabilities. The aim of the project is to improve quality of life by expanding social circles, adjusted recreational activities and accessible information channels. The site is developed by Aline Beit Noam in cooperation with users, and the support of the Ministry of Economy , the Shalem Fund and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, Division for a ...
This research was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study's goal is to expose the ethical dilemmas and ethical codes that occur in supported employment, in order to develop an ethical code in supported employment. 83 supported employment counselors and 60 employers participated in the study. This study presents an integrative approach to coping with the multi-dimensionality of ethical dilemmas that arise subsequent to employment of a person ...
We would like to congratulate our CEO – Riva Muskal for receiving a personal award for her pubic and social activities and promotion of welfare in Israeli society. The award was given by the Association of Social Workers in Israel on the 7th of September 2016 We are all proud and honored to be working with you! Chaim Gaash, Chairman and the Shalem Team
No matter who we are, our outer appearance makes an impact on the world around us. It can work wonders on the way the world sees us and on how we see ourselves, as in the saying attributed to the ancient Jewish sages: “Your dignity is in your attire” (Exodus Rabbah 18). What we wear also affects the way we feel. Good grooming and appropriate attire are an extension of ...