Annual Report

Special Consultant in the Field of Disabilities to the United Nations Economic and Social Council Beit Issie Shapiro’s influence does not stop at Israel’s borders. In 2012, we were selected as a Special Consultant in the Field of Disabilities to the UN Economic and Social Council. Being awarded this status puts us on the global map as one of the top organizations in the field of disabilities worldwide and means we are also representing the best of what Israel has to offer to the world. This status will also assist us in our strategic professional global outreach, including providing our expertise through training and consultation, and further promoting our export models. In addition, we will have more opportunity to network with other organizations, create new opportunities for professional development, collaborative research, share best practices, help raise public awareness, monitor and implement international agreements, as well as resource development. “The ECOSOC family is very happy to accept Beit Issie Shapiro as a Special Consultant to the Committee. They have an important role and, moving forward, will take part in one of the most important committees, bringing advancement to the world. I expect them to bring us knowledge and share their methods. This is a worthy organization and we are looking forward to working with them.” Andrei Abramov, Chief United Nations Department of Social Affairs NGO Branch

Global Impact

, Training

, Dual Diagnosis

Sensory

Snoezelen, Inclusive Accessible Playground

Inclusive Accessible Playground

.

The next conference will take place in June 2015.

*as at December 2012

5