This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The “Future Initiative” and Keren Shalem have teamed up with the aim of examining the manner and extent of use and consumption of assistive technologies by professionals, in the diagnosis and treatment of children with developmental disabilities (0-21). The
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Older adults with an intellectual disability in supported accommodation: Understanding and describing the adoption process of digital communication technology to maintain contact with family members
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Research has indicated a significant association between using digital communication technologies and a reduced sense of loneliness among elders from the general population. However, this issue has received scant attention among older adults with an intellectual disability (ID). The preset study addressed this gap by
A New Functional Screening Tool for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (FST-ID): Its Construction, Validation and Use
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Intellectual disability (ID) is a dynamic phenomenon that can change during an individual’s lifetime. Therefore, a constant monitoring of function is warranted for improved services given to this group. In this research, we designed and validated a new screening tool (FST-ID) for detecting functional changes
Giftedness in a Population with Intellectual Disability in Visual Art – A Potential for Academic and Vocational Training
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study’s goal was to examine giftedness phenomenon in the field of visual art among adolescents (aged 16-21) with intellectual disability (ID). The participants included twenty-nine adolescents with ID with a artistic talent in painting and 26 without such talent. The research question was, whether
Theoretical Working Model of Art Therapy for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund A literature review we recently conducted on the subject of art therapy with people with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) describes the importance and contribution of art therapy to this unique population; however, it is clearly evident that there are very few publications in the field
Customers’ Perceptions Towards Different Types of Value Provided to People with Intellectual Disability
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This research examined the factors that support a sustainable solution for economic contribution of Work integration social enterprises (WISEs). The findings suggest that there is a segment of customers that have positive valuation for the social and business aspects of such organization. Analyzing customers’ perceptions,
Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Living in the Community in Israel
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The current study investigates the nutritional status of elderly individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) in Israel. As life expectancy for people with IDD continues to rise, there is a notable gap in knowledge regarding their nutritional status, particularly among those living in community settings
Sparks project (Acceleration program in the field of information) – assessment of the training phase for entrepreneurship
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The Sparks project was developed with the aim of training entrepreneurs (from the authorities) who will create and develop new initiatives in the authorities, which will upgrade the activities of local / regional authorities in the fields of marketing,
Accessing information in the field of women’s health – assessing the suitability of a ‘Lilach’ tutorial (online platform) to the ultra-orthodox society and to the Arab society
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund This evaluation study is based on the ‘Lilach’ – a tutorial to accessible the content of women’s health, After undergoing cultural adjustment for women with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) from other sectors. The main purpose of the current evaluation
“As They Are A Part of Israel”: The Meaning Attributed to Caregiving of People with Mental Developmental Disability in the Ultra-Orthodox Society – Opportunities and Challenges in Culturally-Sensitive Intervention
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Families of people with intellectual developmental disabilities in the ultra-Orthodox society may experience damage to their image and prestige, and may therefore keep the disability a secret from their environment. This study examined the meaning given to caring for children with IDD from three perspectives: