APPENDIX FOR USERS OF THE HANDBOOK IN ISRAEL. Phone / Fax Website/ e mail Address What it does

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1 APPENDIX FOR USERS OF THE HANDBOOK IN ISRAEL NAME OF ORGANIZATION / SERVICE ADLER APHASIA CENTER HADASSAH ACADEMIC COLLEGE, JERUSALEM ASSOCIATION FOR TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION AZARIM ONLINE CLEARINGHOUSE BITUACH LEUMI (NATIONAL INSURANCE) Phone / Fax Website/ e mail Address What it does phasia Fax: Fax: Adleraphasiacent@hadassah.ac.il POB 379 Zichron Yaakov yonit@ami.org.il azarim@milbat.org.il Center for long term rehabilitation of people with aphasia and individuals with an acquired language impairment. The center focuses on enhancing communication and linguistic skills of individuals with aphasia. Work at the center is conducted in groups and includes support for family members as well as professional counseling. The token fee is subsidized. Evaluations and consultancy in selecting optimal forms of augmentative community for individuals with communicational impairments. Courses or families of individuals who have lost the facility of speech. An online resource providing comprehensive information concerning facilitating technology and accessories. Information includes addresses and links to manufacturers and distributors in Israel and abroad. The site is run by Milbat. * Nationwide clearinghouse for information on various rights and benefits BIZCHUT Center for the Rights of Fax: mail@bizchut.org.il 3 Kanfei Nesharim Promotes equal opportunities for people

2 Individuals with Disabilities CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRAL LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND, THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE DISABLED Fax: Telesefer (recorded catalogue): Street, POB 35401, 5 San Martin Street, Histadrut, Netanyah with disabilities, assists individuals whose rights have been infringed because of a disability; their families; the professionals and organizations who work with them; as well as policy makers in the Knesset and Government. The Center for Independent Living facilitates independent living for people with disabilities by providing advice and support and creating a community of peers. The Central Library for the Blind, the Visually Impaired and the Disabled produces and distributes books, and readings of newpapers and periodicals in Braille as well as large print books and recorded materials. COMMUNITY CENTERS DAAT CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION Fax: data@yadsarah.org.il Yad Sarah Center, 124 Herzl Blvd., ETGARIM Beit Hillel Street, Tel Aviv EYAL Israel Epilepsy Association , , Epilepsy.il@gmail.com POB 1598, The community center (Matnass) in your neighborhood may be able to provide information concerning leisure time activities Provides medical information free of charge, in Hebrew and English. Under the auspices of Yad Sarah and the Hadassah Medical Center. Etgarim was established to enable children adolescents and adults with physical, sensory and emotional disabilities to participate in challenging outdoor sports.

3 EZER MITZIYON CENTER FOR THE MEDICAL ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT EZRA LAMARPEH DAY CARE CENTER ILAN SPORTS AND REHABILITATION CENTER, HAIFA ISAAC INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION Fax: ISRAEL TRAIN *5770 Emergencies: ISRAEL REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION KARTEN INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS lemarpe.org 24 Chida St. Bnei Brak POB 68, Kiryat Chayim Fax: POB 8185, Petach Tikva i r a@reflexology.org POB 6718 Ramat Gan karten@research.haifa.ac.il Ezer MiTziyon offers a wide range of accessories and equipment on loan. It has branches throughout Israel, including on loan medical and rehabilitational equipment offers portable computerized visual communication devices, based on individual consultation with a speech pathologist. Rabbi Firer s rehabilitation day care center is designed for people with disabilities as a result of a stroke or other neurological damage. The center runs on two shifts. The staff is multiprofessional. Participation is free. Admission is contingent on having exhausted all of the services available from the state and the HMOs for two functions at least, and on an admission interview. ISAAC supports and encourages the best possible communication methods for people who find communication difficult. Wheelchair users are entitled to assistance in accessing the train The Karten Institute specialized in adapting the personal ergonomic work environment through computers and other

4 technology and introducing people with disabilities to computer applications for purposes of occupational training and improving their quality of life. KEREN DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION KEREN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTERS KIVUNIM INFORMATION CENTER AT HADASSAH LAW FACULTY, BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY CLINIC FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MARVAD HEALTH MINISTRY CENTER FOR ROAD SAFETY MEDICAL INTERPRETERS, KEREN is an association founded by the rehabilitation division of the Ministry of Social Affairs Fax: Fax: Fax: info@keren.org.il kivunim@hadassah.org.il Disability.rights@mail.biu.a c.il 57 Yehuda Hayamit St., Tel Aviv P.O.box 15002, Tel Aviv San Martin Street, Ha Arba a Street, Tel Aviv KEREN Vocational Rehabilitation Centers in Israel is a public trust founded by the Israel Ministry of Welfare & Social Services, in 1964, with the aim of providing people with disabilities and employment barriers support and guidance in attaining longlasting gainful employment. Information for patients and their families by Hadassah Hospital, concerning rights, services and rehabilitation following changes incurred by illness or changes in functional state. Marvad works in collaboration with the licensing bureau and evaluates driving capacity 15a Palyam Street, Haifa, 20th floor, Haifa *3555 Language mediation and interpretation over the

5 MACCABI HEALTH SERVICES MILBAT ACCESSORIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY OF FINANCE OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF INSURANCE AND SAVINGS MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, COMMERCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE The Unit for the Advancement of People with Disabilities MINISTRY OF JUSTICE COMMISSION FOR EQUAL RIGHTS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Fax: Fax: Fax: ov.il Pavilion 23, Sheba Hospital Supervisor of Insurance, Ministry of Finance. 1 Kaplan Street, POB 13195, Beit Hashenhav, 12 Beit Hadfus Street, phone in Russian and Arabic Milbat s professional staff assists in finding and adapting accessories for use at home, at work etc. Consultation is on an individual basis, in person, by phone or online. Milbat s volunteers also build accessories to fit the user s individual needs. Milbat provides assistance in adapting computers to people with special needs ergonomic seats and keyboards, special software etc. A pamphlet outlining information related to medical boards and tax exemptions is available at the tax authority website. Assistance in adapting the working environment to the employee s changing needs and abilities following a stroke. The commission promotes legislation, enforcement and monitoring, as well as providing legal advice. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE UNIT OF LEGAL AID MISHOL Mishaul.israel@gmail.com 66 Herzl, Multi professional team of

6 AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION NEEMAN SUPPORT GROUPS NEEMAN FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A STROKE NEEMAN FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A STROKE NEEMAN FOR PEOPLE WHO Fax: Kiryat Ono experts in constructing communication systems for people with speech and writing impairments The support groups operated by Neeman provide a framework for socializing and rehabilitation. Such groups are active throughout the country , , , Ha Atad Street, Or Yehuda 7 Ha Atad Street, Or Yehuda 7 Ha Atad Street, Or Neeman was established by a group of patients and their families to serve as a clearinghouse for the special needs of stroke victims and their families. It aims at raising awareness of the growing number of individuals who undergo a stroke, to instill knowledge concerning prevention and to explain the telltale signs that may help with detection. Neeman offers information, operates community clubs and support systems for victims of a stroke and their families. Neeman was established by a group of patients and their families to serve as a clearinghouse for the special needs of stroke victims and their families. It aims at raising awareness of the growing number of individuals who undergo a stroke, to instill knowledge concerning prevention and to explain the telltale signs that may help with detection. Neeman offers information, operates community clubs and support systems for victims of a stroke and their families. Neeman was established by a group of patients and their

7 HAVE SUFFERED A STROKE NEGISHUT [ACCESS] ISRAEL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, ISRAEL SOCIETY OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AT SHEBA HOSPITAL Fax: OPEN UNIVERSITY * Fax: PATIENTS RIGHTS ASSOCIATION PHYSIOTHERAPY SOCIETY PSYCHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION REMEDIAL DRIVING eilam@aisrael.org nohagim@sheba.health.go v.il Fax: FAX: Fax: danakas@openu.ac.il rights.org info@patients rights.org iptsoffice@gmail.com psycho@zahav.net.il Yehuda POB 5171, Kfar Sava University Road, 108 Ravnitzky, POB 808, Raanana POB 6623, Tel Aviv Tchlenov Street, apt. 5 Tel Aviv a Frischman St. Tel Aviv At Beilinssohn Hospital occupational therapy unit At Bnei Tziyon Hospital: Sophi.glass@b zion.org.il , At Beit Loewenstein: , Dorith2@clalit.co.il families to serve as a clearinghouse for the special needs of stroke victims and their families. It aims at raising awareness of the growing number of individuals who undergo a stroke, to instill knowledge concerning prevention and to explain the telltale signs that may help with detection. Neeman offers information, operates community clubs and support systems for victims of a stroke and their families. Working to promote access and independence for people with disabilities in Israel. Students with special needs related to their studies are invited to apply directly. Independent clearinghouse for patients and their families for information related to their legal rights.

8 REUT ESHEL reutheshel@gmail.com SEXUAL REHABILITATION SEX THERAPY CLINIC AT BEIT LOEWENSTEIN HOSPITAL SEXUAL REHABILITATION SEX THERAPY CLINIC AT SHEBA HOSPITAL SHAAR LAMATCHIL NEWSPAPER SHYL CITIZENS AID BUREAU, MINISRY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS SPEECH THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION SPIVAK SPORTS CENTER FOR THE DISABLED Fax: Fax: heroti@reuth.org.il shaarlamatil@yedtik.co.il An information center on aging and the elderly on housing, rehabilitation and special needs related to advanced age. The center provides answers on such matters as community services, rehabilitation, rights etc. The information is provided free of charge. A weekly paper in easy Hebrew and large print, with vocalization (nikud). Subscriptions are also available for the internet edition Information on rights and obligations and assistance in such areas as national insurance, employment conditions, vocational training, housing, consumer issues, family matters, health, taxes, etc POB 2848 Petah Tikva Fax: disport@inter.net.il 123 Rokach, Ramat Gan Provides information about speech pathologists who work with people with aphasia on a private basis and organizations that assist individuals with speech and language impairments

9 YAD SARAH REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT ON LOAN * types of medical accessories on loan, free of charge, including orthopedic accessories and equipment for bedroom, bathroom etc. Also available: oxygen tanks and other equipment for respiratory patients YAD SARAH DENTAL CARE YAD SARAH LEGAL AID YAD SARAH HOTLINE YAD SARAH DISPLAY and CONSULTANCY CENTERS YAD SARAH SHIKUMON (REHAB CENTERS) *6444 House calls by volunteer dentists for housebound patients. Dental clinic for the elderly, at the Yad Sarah Center in, provides dental care for token fees , * Legal counseling to individuals over 60, free of charge, on all matters other than criminal cases, in collaboration with the Yad Riva Association. *6444 Accessories for effective management of daily needs at home and beyond. The centers are designed as apartments, with solutions for various challenges of daily living mobility and access, sitting, dressing, washing, eating etc. The staff provides information concerning equipment that may be borrowed or purchased and contact information for various organizations and government offices. All information is offered on an individual basis, free of charge The Shikumon is a center designed as a follow up to hospital care. The half day arrangement includes rehab

10 treatments, support groups for families, transportation, meals etc. The four branches are located in, Rishon Letziyon, Raanana and Natanyah. The token fee is subsidized.