Beit Hagalgalim - Provision of Weekend Breaks

The House of Wheels operates a variety of activities for children and adults with physical disabilities, with the help of volunteer guides, placing an emphasis on developing social skills and independence which is necessary for their integration into society, as well as the opportunity to socialize and have a good time.

The Association, which was established in 1979 by the Late Miriam Schwarcz, has six houses nationwide that are adapted to the needs of disabled persons.

The House of Wheels is a second home to over 450 disabled children, adolescents and adults, which is run with the help of a special and dedicated team of guides and more than 450 secular, religious, Jewish and non-Jewish volunteers from different parts of the country who represent a wide range of ideological and professional positions.

The Association’s activities includes weekend activities, classes and workshops throughout the week, day activities for adults, training apartments, life skills project, weekend vacations, summer camps, and  job placement and training for graduates. A prominent aspect of the activities is fun and recreation, but it includes also a deeper level of seriously confronting pain and difficulties.

Integrating people with physical disabilities into the community as active members with equal rights” – from the Association’s vision

Our website : http://www.beitgalgalim.org.il/English/Default.aspx

During the last three months, we continued our ongoing activities at all five branches such as weekend activities, classes, adult programs and more.

The Special activities that took place  :

1. Alumni Seminar – Once a year we organize a seminar for our alumni from all branches. The seminar that took place in Hertzelia focused on health related issues and included lectures and different activities. About 80 alumni participated in the seminar. .
2. Seminar for youth transition program - A 3-day seminar  that aimed to discuss the issue of  inspiration – what inspire us in people, in our work, etc.  About 50 youngsters, age 16 to 21 attended the seminar. In addition, it was a good opportunity to put together the group and work on communication skills.