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Mission Statement
At AKIM Israel, we don’t simply strive for the inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities – we create it. AKIM operates based on the premise that every individual deserves the right to achieve their happiest, fullest and most independent life.
About This Cause
AKIM Israel is a non-profit organization for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families. Founded in 1951, AKIM's vision is an Israeli society offering maximum inclusion and opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities in all facets of life – housing, employment, education, and recreation. AKIM improves the quality of life and welfare of 35,000 people with intellectual disabilities and approximately 140,000 family members through its programs, which include community living, kindergartens and after-school activities, enrichment activities, recreational programs, summer camps, and more. AKIM operates 68 branches within 88 municipalities nationwide, including the periphery, led by parents and volunteers in both the Jewish, Arab and Druze population sectors. The organization provides legal support to families and advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities inspired by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. AKIM’s initiatives promote the right to make autonomous decisions and the right to be heard and ensure that a person-centered approach is adopted among all state and government agencies in all legislation and policy governing the relationship with persons with disabilities.