As the voices for those who often cannot speak for themselves, Chimes Israel’s mission is to do all we can to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities from every community, every day, through providing cutting-edge professional services delivered by well-trained and supervised, caring staff members. A non-profit NGO helping people with disabilities since 1991, we help people with disabilities use their abilities and skills to lead a life of dignity, independence, and community participation. As a tireless disability rights champion, our vision is to be an acknowledged force for society and the world to be inclusive of all the people we serve and to be a leader in developing innovative and effective programs for people with special needs. The Chimes Israel mandate is to improve the lives of people with special needs with no distinction based upon race, religion, color, ethnicity, politics or creed. Organizational Framework Our clients range in age from infant to elderly and live with cognitive disabilities, autism, developmental delays, genetic syndromes, mental health issues, and more. Chimes Israel’s 25 professional programs work with over 14 different local authorities across Israel. The Israeli ministries of social affairs, health, and education support and license the programs. Israel’s National Insurance Chimes Israel, an Israeli non-profit organization, has been helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1991. We empower people with disabilities to harness their abilities and skills to live with dignity, independence, and active community participation. Our vision is to be an acknowledged motivating force, inspiring society and the world to be inclusive of all people with disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, from all communities, every day. With a compassionate and highly trained team, we offer state-of-the-art therapeutic and rehabilitative services tailored to the individual needs of each person with disabilities we serve. Our beneficiaries, ranging in age from infant to elderly, come from diverse backgrounds, including all ethnicities, religions, nationalities, ages, and genders. Our daytime services, delivered through 26 centers and programs, include early childhood rehabilitative care, after-school programs, supported employment, leisure and enrichment activities, adult rehabilitative nursing care, community groups, and mental health employment services, benefiting over 1,400 people with disabilities. We collaborate with Israel’s government ministries (Health, Education, Labor, Social Affairs, and Social Services), local authorities, and other community caregivers to deliver our services. For more information, visit us at https://www.chimesisrael.org.il/en/.