Step by step to a better future
"Shmaya is a leader in the use of technology to expand the horizons of the hearing impaired and disabled"
A group of representatives of the German Embassy here in Israel, headed by Dr. Anna Junes,  paid a very special visit to Shmaya.
 
 
sfat simanim‏‏
Sign language users can now use our online interpretation and translation services either by  using a camera, computer, Tablet or Smartphone.

How does it work?
 
 
They Deserve Equal Rights
Mr. Natan Hanina, Director of the Employment Division of the Rights for the Disabled  Section in the Department of Justice, paid a memorable visit to the Shmaya Career Training staff.
 
 
trip to the gravesite of the Holy Rabi Shimon bar Yochai
This past Tuesday, a group of hearing impaired individuals participated in an Alumni Club  trip to the gravesite of the Holy Rabi Shimon bar Yochai, buried in Meron, Northern Israel.
 
Shirly Pinto - who made history!
A Sign that Things are Changing…

Shmaya would like to extend  our sincere best wishes to MK Shrley Pinto, the first hearing impaired sign language speaker to be elected to the Knesset.

Hoping for great things, Shirley!

 
 
Hearing Awareness Week Shmaya's  Hearing Awareness Week was a great success, and was attended by the general public including professionals, community leaders and parents. 
Event for Teachers who Integrate a Disabled Child in their Class. Yesterday, Shmaya's Therapy Center ran an informative and instructive event for teachers who integrate a disabled child in their classroom, in appreciation of these teachers.
In The Works...

 
New Integrated Community Drama School At Shmaya, disability does not prevent you from using your talents.

In a new and exciting enterprise, in partnership with the Ministry of Welfare, Shmaya launches the opening of a school for professional drama studies.
Parents Event and opening of academic year, Shmaya?s Daycare Center, Beer Sheva
An evening for parents and opening of the year took place for Shmaya's Daycare Center in Beer Sheva, for children with complex physical disabilities .
 
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The MK Opened the Academic Year at Shmaya; " I will help with whatever I can."
"Children with disability are close to my heart, and I will do whatever I can to find solutions to the challenges we face on this topic."
 

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Professional Lecture in Partnership with Bney Brak Municipality
A convention for parents of disabled children took place in a partnership between Shmaya and the Bney Brak Municipality. Tens of parents of disabled children and adults participated in the event at Shmaya's Convention Center.
 
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Remote Interpretation Message for customers, of communication center
The Member of Knesset was moved, and promised, "My door will always be open for you."
MK, Etty Attaya took a tour of Shmaya's premises in Bney Brak and promised to help as much as possible.

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Lecture on Treatment for Clarity of Speech  
Shmaya hosted a lecture on this topic, by expert speech therapist, Avivit Ben David, for parents and teachers of children with speech difficulties. Participants gained much knowledge and many new tools.
 
Lecture on Identity with Disability
Shmaya hosted a lecture on this topic, by Dr. Benjamin Husmi, Principal of the "Beit Izzy Shapira" academy, for parents of disabled children.
New Member of Knesset Choses to do First Work Tour at Shmaya
MK Keren Barak, from the Likud party, took a tour of Shmaya's premises and was duly impresses, by the magnitude and scope of Shmaya's activities. At a meeting with Shmaya's directors Barak promised to promote a number of legislations for the benefit of people with disabilities. 

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CEO of National Insurance Institute meets with Shmaya′s Directors
 
At the meeting the CEO expressed how deeply impressed he is from the scope of Shmaya's activities, and promised to further the various partnerships between Shmaya and the Institute.
 
Exciting Trip for Shmaya′s Children Summer begins and the fun starts at Shmaya, with an enjoyable and experiential trip for Shmaya families. The children enjoyed a theme park, wet and dry attractions, light refereshments, and most importantly plenty of team spirit between family members and Shmaya friends.
Karate Victory: Shmaya′s club children won the first place for excellence in Karate among the deaf and hearing impaired in Israel.
All-Round Support for People with Epilepsy Hundreds of  families struggling with an epileptic family member, will enjoy all-encompassing support; emotional, professional and practical. "The program will be headed by people who understand epilepsy firsthand, from their personal struggle with epilepsy." says The Shmaya Organization who has taken up the challenge.

 
Moving:What Made Police Allow the Bus to come Right up to the Tomb in Meron? Despite strict policies, police officers stationed at Meron for Lag Baomer celebrations, decided to make an exception.
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Shmaya, in Partnership with Ichud Hatzala, are proud to present;
Activity Packed, Fun, Weekend for girls with Disabilities