News
Accessible Costumes
March 2025
ILTV feature Empowering Purim: Costumes Bring Joy to Children with Disabilities
WATCH this ILTV news segment showcasing our Dream Costume initiative celebration at the President's Residence
Accessible Costumes
March 2025
President of Israel hosts a Purim party for children with disabilities where costumes are inclusive by design
JTA and Times of Israel highlight a Purim celebration with children from Beit Issie Shapiro’s Dream Costume Initiative hosted by the President and First Lady of Israel.
Accessible Costumes
March 2025
Purim Dream Costumes on i24News (Hebrew with English subtitles)
WATCH this news segment to hear about the Purim Dream Costume initiative.
War
February 2025
War Amplifies Support Needs for Special Populations
"Due to this war, noises terrify him, and the disruption is immense. But the staff has been incredible. They don’t just take care of his physical needs — they nurture his emotions and calm his fears. It's more than therapy; it's about creating a space where he feels safe and loved." — Ashira
New Inclusive Campus
January 2025
For the First Time: An Inclusive Campus for Toddlers with and without Disabilities will be Established in Ra’anana
“Beit Raz”, a new educational center of Beit Issie Shapiro, will open in September 2025.
It will combine a mainstream daycare with an early intervention center under the
supervision of the Ministry of Education. A team of experts will implement an innovative
program that includes joint activities and adapted facilities to allow toddlers to develop in
an inclusive and accepting space.
Mental Health
December 2024
Israel’s Invisible Mental Health Crisis, and How it Affects Israelis with Disabilities
Published in the Jerusalem Post a hard-hitting op-ed from Beit Issie CEO Ahmir Lerner
