AHMIR LERNER Executive Director SASHA TRUMP-WEISS Chair of the Board NAOMI STUCHINER Founder DEAR FRIENDS, We are delighted to share with you some remarkable highlights of our activities in 2022. This past year saw Beit Issie Shapiro’s impact in the field of disabilities continue to grow. Guiding us in our ongoing work is our unique method of INNOVATE, RESEARCH and SCALE: from developing groundbreaking solutions for unmet needs, through ensuring models for best practice, to training and sharing of knowledge. There is a lot to look forward to in 2023. Many new, life-changing projects are on the way, both locally and across the globe. Among other things, we are set to begin construction on Israel’s first-ever Inclusive Early Childhood Campus, which will serve as a global model for inclusion. Our continued activity and growth are only possible with your support. You are part of the impact outlined in this report and we thank you for partnering with us. IMPACT REPORT 2022
IssieBoard IssieDocs IssieCalc IssieDice IssieSign א Maya is 3 years old and has complex disabilities, which makes it challenging to know how well she understands her environment. This year, to help Maya grow, the professional staff at Beit Issie Shapiro introduced her to the Eyegaze system, which uses eye contact to control a smart screen. Maya's ability to use this assistive technology tool shows her capability and will enable her to communicate. OF ISSIE ACCESSIBLE APPS GLOBALLY "Fabulous app! I love the large iconsupported interface buttons in IssieDocs." – Angela Moorad, Founder, OMazing Kids LLC, USA Scan to download Beit Issie tech experts continued to share knowledge and train professionals on the power of assistive technology in Israel and worldwide Launched the Alternative Augmented Communication training course in the Arab community TRANSLATED ISSIEDOCS ACCESSIBLE WORKSHEET APP INTO ENGLISH WHICH HAD AROUND THE WORLD IN ITS FIRST MONTH 9-year-old Harel has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. This year, thanks to various IssieApps used in the classroom, Harel has improved his skills in all areas including learning, communication and occupational therapy. He is proud of his schoolwork which is organized and easily accessible through IssieDocs. TECHNOLOGY 25,000+ DOWNLOADS 67,600+ DOWNLOADS 1ST EVER Harel has also made amazing strides in learning to type with IssieBoard. He is motivated by a weekly exercise where he writes a shopping list for his mom. This is an important tool that has helped Harel beautifully progress in his fine motor skills and communication.
Created the first-of-its-kind DIY adapted costume tutorial series for children who use mobility devices. Check it out here! Executive Director Ahmir Lerner addressed the Conservative Friends of Israel at the British Parliament 2022 GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO SCALE BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO'S MODELS FOR BEST PRACTICE GLOBAL IMPACT Produced resources in English, Russian and Ukrainian for families of children with Conducted the 1st ever hydrotherapy training program in Ghana Florida International University – The 5th largest public university in the US Harvard Law School Project on Disabilities – Initiative of the top private university in the US Bellavista School – South Africa's premier remedial institute Kayla's Children Centre – Toronto's leading service provider for children with disabilities Yaldei Developmental Centre - Montreal's top special education multidisciplinary center Ghana Footvolley Association - Recreational sport organization JReady - Global project of the Jewish Agency Beit Issie Shapiro joined global partners at the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in June and co-hosted a side event with participants from countries 300+ 60+ disabilities in the Ukraine on coping in times of crisis
Innovated for special education, making all educational activities and teaching tools developed at Beit Issie Shapiro available in one place for the first time. ISRAEL’S 1ST TECHNO-PEDAGOGY LIBRARY 250+ Launched the 1st Inclusive University course in ARABIC EDUCATION Beit Issie Shapiro's English textbook on educating adults with learning disabilities, based on the model of The Inclusive University, is now on the shelves of academic libraries across the globe including MIT, McGill University, Harvard University and University of Manchester 140+
Partnered in drafting Israel's new Social Service Law for People with Disabilities HYDROTHERAPY SPORTS THERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SPEECH THERAPY EMOTIONAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY ISSIE SENSES MULTISENSORY THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENTS ADAPTED DENTAL TREATMENT THERAPIES The Pride and Disability Leadership Group of Beit Issie Shapiro made history with the 1st ever Israeli Conference on Pride and Disabilities SOCIAL CHANGE families were impacted through Beit Issie's emotional support and practical guidance 1,000+ Beit Issie's model on accessible healthcare services and dental care for people with disabilities were incorporated into medical curriculums in Israel including Haifa University and Tel Aviv University This year, we have watched 11-year-old Mia flourish. Mia has a rare syndrome which limits her mobility. To help her get around, Mia was given a motorized wheelchair which staff believed would allow her to become more involved in school activities. The wheelchair, however, did not motivate Mia. Thinking outside of the box, the therapeutic staff at Beit Issie Shapiro decided to change her mobility apparatus to a walker generally used for adults. And it worked! Mia loves her new device and is self-motivated to be active; she now enjoys participating in class, therapies and play.
Special Consultative Status with the UN's Economic and Social Council Midot Seal of Effectiveness: Israel's Most Effective Organization Award Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement and Contribution to Society 2020 michael@beitissie.org.il sandy@beitissie.org.il avivazz@afobis.org (East Coast) soraya@afobis.org (West Coast) nikki@beitissie.org.il @beitissie beitissie.org.il/en Hosted many VIP visitors including MK Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy, Israel Minister of Welfare MK Meir Cohen, a delegation from the Brazilian Ministry of Education, international popstar Noa Kirel and more! THE JOYS OF 2022 Thousands of people from across the country visited Beit Issie Shapiro's graffiti pop-up museum - a temporary exhibit celebrating inclusion Naomi Stuchiner, Beit Issie Shapiro Founder and Israel Prize Laureate, was named one of the country's Top 40 Power Women by Forbes Israel Volunteers 103 Staff 296 Supporters 2,150+ Lay leaders 115 CLICK TO DONATE
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