This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund Shalem Foundation, the foundation for the development of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in local authorities, operates in various ways to integrate people with IDD into all areas of life in Israeli society, with the
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Touchscreen Operation Among People with IDD: Assessment of Fine Motor Components Using the TATOO© Application
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined the use of TATOO (Danial-Saad & Chiari, 2017) to assess motor skills in touchscreen operation among 120 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (hereinafter: IDD) aged 21 and over. The study focused on adapting TATOO’s user interface (UI) and examining its feasibility
Relationship between stigma and trust in institutions and consumption of services among Arab parents of children with intellectual disabilities
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examines the relationship between internalized stigma, trust in state institutions, and public service utilization among Arab parents of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Israel. Based on data from a sample of 235 parents (124 Arabs and 111 Jews), the study found that
Findings from the Feedback Evaluation of Workshops on Legal Competency
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The Legal Competency Project, led by the Disability Rights Clinic, Faculty of Law, Bar-Ilan University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs and the Shalem Foundation, focuses on developing knowledge in the implementation of Amendment 18
Findings from a Preliminary Survey among Bridal Counselors and Balaniot for the Initiative “Developing Tailored Guidance for Women with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, or Women with Cognitive Disabilities, Who Are Approaching Marriage”
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The purpose of the current survey is to provide a snapshot and serve as a knowledge base for creating a tailored training program (including the development of support tools) for women with intellectual or cognitive disabilities who are about
Factors related to nursing student’s preparedness to care for people with intellectual developmental disabilities: knowledge, attitudes, and training
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund People with intellectual developmental disabilities experience significant health challenges and barriers in accessing medical care. Healthcare teams, including nursing students, may contribute to advancing care in this population, but knowledge on the subject is minimal. The current study examined nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness
The contribution of academic education and vocational training programs to the professional knowledge of head staff in person-oriented services in out-of-home housing frameworks for people with intellectual developmental disabilities
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The purpose of the present study is to check the contribution of academic education and professional training in acquiring the relevant knowledge needed for work in IDD out-of-home housing frameworks in terms of professional knowledge and the subjective perception of person-oriented services. In the present
The association between abnormal Cerebroplacental ratio Index at term pregnancy with later Neurodevelopmental outcome
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The cerebroplacental ratio (CPR), the ratio of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) to the umbilical artery (UA) pulsatility indices (PI), is considered a marker for placental insufficiency, and lower CPR at term pregnancies, indicates a higher risk for adverse neonatal outcome. This study focused on
Professionals’ Perceptions of the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Coping with the Loss of a Close Person
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The life expectancy of people with developmental intellectual disabilities (ID) has increased in recent years, and as a result, many more of them live to experience death and the loss of their relatives. The purpose of the study is to examine the personal and professional
Sense of coherence, optimism, emotions, and social support of emerging adult siblings as predictor of acceptance of their siblings with Down Syndrome
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study employed both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine the acceptance of individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) by their emerging adult siblings. Results showed that sense of coherence and optimism predicted sibling acceptance, while negative emotions towards the sibling with DS and social support