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Bekol

Published on November 20, 2012 By jonnyc

Introduction Bekol, established in 1997, is a unique self-help association founded and directed by people with hearing loss. Bekol is the only organization in Israel that works to integrate hard-of-hearing adults (ages 18 and up) into the general society by addressing problems of legislation, accessibility, work, etc. The Board of Trustees includes seven men and [...]

Shemaya

Published on August 21, 2012 By avra

Educational Programming for the Hearing Impaired “Shemaya”, a non-profit organization, deals with the rehabilitation of children from age zero until adulthood. The organization was founded by Moshe Ebstein of blessed memory in 1989, who was the principal of a H.I.D. – school in the United States for children with hearing disabilities. The purpose of the [...]