Who We Are
AKIM'S Vision
An Israeli society offering maximum inclusion and opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities in all facets of life – housing, employment, education and recreation.
AKIM Israel is the Israeli national organization for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, operating as a person-centered organization
Founded in 1951, AKIM Israel acts to realize the rights, promote a better quality of life, and improve the welfare of 35,000 people with intellectual disabilities and 140,000 family members and legal guardians. We operate in 68 branches and 88 municipalities nationwide, managed by parents and volunteers in the Jewish and Arab sectors.
Our Goals
Transforming Israeli society into a better place for people with intellectual disabilities.
To provide for the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in all facets of society.
To promote the right to make autonomous decisions and the right to be heard.
To ensure that a person-centered approach is adopted among all state and government agencies.
To serve as a reliable source for advocacy and support for all people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
AKIM Israel strives for the “inclusion” of people with intellectual disabilities in their communities in all aspects of life
Our Programs & Services
Through our programs and services, and a person-centered approach, we directly enrich, influence, and enhance the lives of Israelis with intellectual disabilities and their families in communities across Israel.
Through the department of Advocacy for Inclusion within the community, AKIM provides support and assistance in all aspects of life for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Support for Families
Going to work and feeling part of a significant daily activity is an important element of every person’s life; even more so, when the person has an intellectual disability.
Employment & Career
As part of AKIM’s vision of inclusion, it established a unique collaboration with one of the greatest tools for integration and solidarity in Israeli society, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).
Equal in Uniform: IDF Services
AKIM sees creative expression and culture as keys to a healthy lifestyle and important elements of leading a meaningful life.
Culture & Leisure
Our Voice – Driven by the concept of nothing about us, without us, AKIM’s aim is to give a powerful voice to the individuals that need it most. Participants learn about their rights and gain the skills necessary to express their needs and raise awareness in the community.
Dental Program
AKIM firmly believes that every person has a basic right to live within the community, in a housing structure that suits his/her various and changing needs over the years.
