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
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


AKIM’s Programs & Services

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).

IDF Service: Equal in Uniform

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.

Self Advocacy

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.
