By Emmanuel Elder | Chairman of the Keshatot Children Foundation
The Fund for Keshatot Children [reg. no. 580540532, recognized charity, clause 46, Israel Income Tax Authority] was established in 2011 by parents of autistic children who studied at the Keshatot Center in order to assist autistic children in their schools.
The fund seeks contributions for complementary para-medical treatments [which are not among the therapies and treatments provided by the Ministry of Education], therapeutic and technological equipment and infrastructure improvement. The fund also organizes enrichment and recreational activities provided by local volunteers. Because the Fund for Keshatot Children is run solely by volunteers, all monies raised go directly towards these activities.
The Keshatot ("Rainbows" in hebrew) Center is a multi-regional magnet school serving 89 children age 3 – 13 on the autism spectrum in 2 kindergartens and 11 elementary school classes. These children graduate after the 6th grade and continue in Harim or Dror high schools.
The Harim ("Mountains" in hebrew) high school, is a multi regional school in Givaat Ada, serving 60 adolescents age 13-21 on the autism spectrum.
The Dror ("Freedom" in hebrew) high school, is a multi regional school in Pardes Hanna, serving 45 adolescents age 13-21 on the autism spectrum.
This month the Fund purchased for the Keshatot School 10 new iPads, robust cases and dedicated Apps for autistic children. The iPads were installed in their protective casing and were put into use immediately. The School, with the Fund’s assistance, has become a leading center in Israel in the use of iPads with autistic children. As half of the school’s children don’t speak, the iPad enables them to express themselves, their wishes and to understand the world a little bit better. Additionally, the teachers and therapists use the iPads for lessons and sessions, with the ability to project the iPad on a big screen using the appleTv.
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