The American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro (AFOBIS), a national fundraising organization that provides support for Beit Issie Shapiro, a leader pioneering Israeli innovation to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Beit Issie Shapiro impacts close to 500,000 people every year and develops new therapies, changes attitudes in society, advocates for better legislation and shares knowledge internationally through research and training.
Located in Ra’anana, Beit Issie Shapiro pioneered Israel’s first early intervention center, the first hydrotherapy program for children with developmental and physical disabilities, and the use of unique multi-sensory environment Snoezelen rooms for children with autism and other sensory issues.
Beit Issie Shapiro’s dedicated professional team changes lives of people with disabilities while reaching out and supporting families in an atmosphere of warmth, love and respect.