Special Education & Resources for Disabilities - Nefesh B'Nefesh

Children with Special Needs: What you Need to Know

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:16:51 +0000

Process. It is a word commonly heard during both pre and post Aliyah. Navigating the world of special needs in a new country is a process and can be overwhelming. It is hard not to compare systems, availabilities of services and ease of access when immigrating from one country to another. Knowing where to turn and necessary steps to take to ensure that your child receives the services he/she needs prior to your Aliyah will help you set expectations and most of all, give a sense of security upon your Aliyah.

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Finding the Right Program for Individuals with Disabilities – A Personal Story

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:30 +0000

The following account was written by Laureen Sussman, who made Aliyah with an adult son with special needs, in 2007. Her story illustrates that is indeed possible to find the right placement and facilitate a successful transition for an adult with disabilities, to life in Israel.Finding an appropriate placement for an adult with disabilities can [...]

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Government Offices Assisting Disabled Individuals

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:21 +0000

According to the Israeli Law of Equal Rights, the State of Israel has a responsibility to ensure that people with disabilities are treated equally. The following listing includes government offices and agencies that provide services for disabled individuals in Israel. Bituach Leumi (National Insurance Institute): Provides grant allowances, rehabilitation services, and other services. Branches [...]

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Organizations That Provide Services for Disabilities

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:21 +0000

The following is a list of organizations in Israel that provide services and support for children and adults with specific disabilities

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Navigating the Special Education System

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:13 +0000

Thank you to Ziva Shapiro, occupational therapist, for her professional contributions to this article. Gan Safa, Vaadat Hasama, Kita Mikademet - hearing all of these technical terms in Hebrew, you may feel like you have just landed on a new planet. You may be wondering, “What are these names and what do they have to [...]

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Effective Parent Advocacy for Your Child with Learning Disabilities

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:13 +0000

Guest Contributor: Gayle Shimoff, MA, Learning Disabilities and Reading Specialist There are many children in Israel who struggle with AD/HD or learning disabilities, who do not receive services because the "system" does not have enough resources to support their needs. There are many ways however, for parents and teachers to work together to foster [...]

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