ADD International is an ally to the global disability movement. We partner with disability activists in Africa and Asia to help them access the tools, resources and support they need to build powerful movements for change. 

The African Disability Forum (ADF) is the continental membership organization of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in Africa.

ECDD envisions an inclusive Ethiopia, where persons with disabilities exercise the same rights and have access to the same services and opportunities enjoyed by other citizens

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

18 OFFICIAL SPORTS: Aquatics Athletics Badminton Basketball Bocce Bowling Cycling Equestrian Floor Hockey Football (Soccer) Gymnastics (Artistic) Handball Open Water Swimming Power Lifting Snowshoeing Table Tennis Tennis

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

Sports Offered: 

• Aquatics
• Athletics
• Football (Soccer)
• Power Lifting
• Table Tennis
• Floor Hockey
• Volleyball

ADD International is an ally to the global disability movement. We partner with disability activists in Africa and Asia to help them access the tools, resources and support they need to build powerful movements for change. 

Kfar Rafael is a Remedial Community located in the south of Israel. In our community, adults with special needs live together with foster families and their children, as well as young volunteers from both Israel and abroad. The community is centered on the care for the well-being and development of the residents (“villagers”), and aims to serve their complex and changing needs while allowing each individual to integrate in a rich and full social environment.

Over 700 children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medical conditions receive advanced medical, educational and rehabilitative care in ALEH’s four residential facilities. In addition, ALEH provides over 26,000 outpatient treatments annually.

At ALEH, we look beyond the disability to the child within. By nurturing development and enriching quality of life, we enable each child to reach their potential.

The Sulam Observation Kindergartens for Developmentally Delayed children was established in Bet Shemesh in 2002, serving children aged 3-7.  The children suffer from various delays and issues, which have not been fully evaluated and diagnosed, but which prevent them from attending regular kindergarten.

The Sulam Yaakov Talmud Torah was established in 2010 in Bet Shmemsh for boys aged 6-13.  The boys are on the autism spectrum, some with PDD and with communications difficulties.  The school has as its goal, the opening of the doors of communication and maximizing each child's potential.  The children enjoy the atmosphere and experience a real school environment.
 
The children benefit from a comprehensive therapy program. Professionals in the fields of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, DIR therapy, psychology, and social work, give their best for the children in their care.

In 2001, a Sulam branch opened in Beit Shemesh, catering to  children aged 3-7 with autism/PDD answering to the difficulties of the community.

At Shutaf, we provide quality, inclusive services to all children, teens and young people with disabilities, regardless of labels and perceived functioning differences, while inspiring and educating others towards the acceptance and inclusion of all members of the community.

SHEKEL-Community Services for People with Special Needs is Israel's leading organization for integrating people with special needs in the community. In order to advance this goal, SHEKEL has created a wide array of programs and support systems offering a plethora of services and equal opportunity for people with special needs.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

13 OFFICIAL SPORTS: Aquatics Athletics Badminton Basketball Bocce Cycling Equestrian Floor Hockey Football (Soccer) Handball Power Lifting Snowshoeing Table Tennis

Over 700 children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medical conditions receive advanced medical, educational and rehabilitative care in ALEH’s four residential facilities. In addition, ALEH provides over 26,000 outpatient treatments annually.

At ALEH, we look beyond the disability to the child within. By nurturing development and enriching quality of life, we enable each child to reach their potential.