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c h a n g i n g g l o b a l l y
Beit Issie Shapiro is a global leader in the field of disabilities
with an ever-increasing scope of professional collaborations,
consultation, training and knowledge-sharing with non-profit
organizations, academic institutions, businesses, municipalities and
governments all over the world. As an established and well-reputed
actor within pivotal United Nations circles, we also leverage high-
level partnerships to foster even greater global impact.
Training and
Consultation
One of the growing number of requests for
consultation and training includes a new
partnership with China. We are providing
a Chinese entrepreneur with expertise and
Israeli know-how in the field of disabilities,
with a long-term plan to help his firm roll out
autism rehabilitation centers across China.
International
Rehabilitation Center
Our International Rehabilitation Center
offers customized therapeutic treatments
for children from all over the world,
including Turkey, Russia and Bulgaria.
They often come from places where
people with disabilities are marginalized
and lack services or basic information, and
return home equipped with a road map for
continuing treatment.
Exporting
Models
As a pioneer and incubator of new
solutions, our innovative models are sought
out by people from all over the world. From
Snoezelen multi-sensory environment
in South Africa, to hydrotherapy in
Uzbekistan, and Friendship Park in
England, Beit Issie Shapiro provides
consultation on local development of these
models and training for staff.
Research and Professional
Collaborations
Beit Issie Shapiro’s reputation for
knowledge-sharing has grown, along
with relationships with international
organizations, NGOs and professionals in
the field of disabilities. In Los Angeles, we
have partnered with Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles and University of Southern
California to replicate our research on the
effectiveness of sensory-adapted dental
environments for children with autism.
Leveraging
Technology
We collaborate with professionals across
the globe and promote technology as a
means to increasing inclusion of people
with disabilities within the community.
In furthering the use of technology for
recreation, we are active members
of LUDI, an EU-funded multi-national
research group that values and supports
initiatives in the area of ‘inclusive play’.
We also co-hosted a high-level technology
panel at the United Nations, showcasing
initiatives which illustrate the development
of accessible technologies and how
to adapt them for different disabilities.
Panelists included representatives from
Google, Apple and Sesame Enable.