About Us

For 45 years, Beit Issie Shapiro, the pioneering leader and innovator in the field of disabilities, has championed equal opportunity, full community involvement, and improved quality of life for people with disabilities.

We believe in the extraordinary ability of people with disabilities and provide innovative services, programs, knowledge-sharing models, and policy advocacy to help them lead a full life and be actively involved in every part, in Israel and around the world.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create a more inclusive society by advancing opportunities and rights for people with disabilities.

We innovate and share models that help people across the entire range of disabilities, from all sectors and communities, impacting over 500,000 lives in more than 30 countries each year.

Our Services

Cutting-edge THERAPIES AND TREATMENTS

Advocacy and Leadership for SOCIAL CHANGE

Early Childhood through Higher EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING and Consultation

Advancing the Field of ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Our Unique Model

Our innovative models have set global standards, making us Israel's most effective non-profit and a leading advocate for disability rights worldwide!

Innovate

Our experts work closely with people with disabilities, uncovering needs and innovating effective solutions.

Research

Our in-house R&D team rigorously tests these innovations, developing best practice models for the field.

Scale

We share our knowledge and research-backed innovations through training, publications, and collaborations, benefiting people with disabilities worldwide.

The History of Beit Issie Shapiro

“Every person has the right to live in dignity and in accordance with the full extent of their abilities.”

(Issie Shapiro z”l)

Beit Issie Shapiro, was established in 1980

Beit Issie Shapiro, was established in 1980 based on the vision of Issie Shapiro, z"l.

Born in 1915 in South Africa

Born in 1915 in South Africa, Issie moved to Israel in 1977 with his wife Lucie, aiming to transform services for people with disabilities. He dreamed of an Israel where individuals with disabilities enjoyed full community participation and equal opportunities. Tragically, Issie passed away at 65 during a fundraising trip to establish a program for people with disabilities. However, his dream lived on.

In his memory, founded Beit Issie Shapiro.

In his memory, the extended Shapiro family, including his children Max Shapiro and Esther Boyd, led by Naomi Stuchiner and supported by Willie and Celia Trump, z"l, and their children Eddie, Jules, and Stephanie Trump, founded Beit Issie Shapiro. Initially a community-based special education center for 16 children with complex cognitive disabilities, it has evolved into a globally recognized organization impacting over 500,000 lives annually.

His dream remains alive

Today, Issie Shapiro's vision continues to guide Beit Issie Shapiro. His dream remains alive, influencing the organization's efforts to provide people with disabilities and their families access to unique, state-of-the-art services and support. This ongoing commitment ensures they can realize their potential in an inclusive society with equal opportunities.