Who in the world is leading the way so that kids with disabilities can play in playgrounds with other kids with and without disabilities? You guessed it… Israel!
Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS) is an Israeli non-profit that is working to change the negative perceptions society often has of kids with disabilities.
A BIS speaker recently spoke on the issue at the recent UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
BIS is setting up inclusive playgrounds around Israel with great success. In fact, “…as a result of the model park project, and with the help of the Commission for Rights of People with Disabilities, Israel requires all new parks to be accessible. Additionally, BIS is helping countries including South Africa, Uruguay, and UK to establish similar parks.”
Beit Issie Shapiro’s English website: https://en.beitissie.org.il/
BIS’s NYC Marathon Fundraiser Page: https://www.crowdrise.com/friendsofshapironyc2013/fundraiser/theamericanfriendsof3