Moranne - A Personal Story

Moranne, a participant in Israel Elwyn's employment programs, who has cerebral palsy, began her relationship with IE as a student in the 18-Plus Program. She worked two days a week as part of this transitional employment program for special education students. After graduating from the Ilanot School, IE's Supported Employment Program sponsored Moranne's move into a position at the Shaarei Zedek Medical Center. As the years passed, she made excellent progress and now holds a permanent position in Shaarei Zedek's pharmacy department.

Moranne's involvement with IE's employment programs enabled her to become a successful, productive employee. She overcame functional difficulties in performing work tasks while learning important professional ethics and specialized skills that equip her to be effective in the stressful work environment of the hospital.

Moranne is an example for all. She proves that, with determination, persistence, and support from others, the sky is the limit for people with physical disabilities.

Moranne told her story in her own words:
"My name is Moranne and I am 26. As a student at the Ilanot School, I worked in several places such as a health clinic and a municipal court. These were good experiences and I enjoyed them. In each of these workplaces I had different experiences and I got to know nice people.

"Nowadays I am working at the Shaarei Zedek Medical Center's pharmacy with the help of Israel Elwyn's Supported Employment Program. My job is to enter data and prescriptions on the computer. I enjoy my work, the workplace, and especially the people with whom I work. It took me some time to learn the job, but today, after nearly four years, I work really well and fast. At the beginning I worked as a volunteer but not long ago, in October 2007, I was hired as a regular worker at the Shaarei Zedek Medical Center. This makes me very happy because it makes me feel that I can make a contribution, just like anyone else."

Nadav - A Personal Story

Nadav is a young man in his twenties. After graduating from a special education high school, he tried to find a job independently. Because of his physical limitations it was difficult for him to find a paying job and he volunteered in several places. Nadav was accepted, in 2006, to Israel Elwyn's Supported Employment Program and was accepted into IE's training programs. After finishing his training, Nadav began work as an usher at the Knesset, Israel's parliament.

Nadav works as a regular usher in the Knesset, in the course of his work he distributes proposed laws to members of the Knesset and helps visitors find their way in the building.

Nadav overcomes his physical limitations and makes great use of his fine interpersonal skills. He loves his work at the Knesset and calls on all people with disabilities to be included in work places in the community.

Nadav's devoted work in the Knesset helps bring public recognition of the importance of inclusion and the contribution that people with disabilities can make to work places and to the community.

Israel Elwyn supports hundreds more individuals in the regular job market through the job coaching staff of its Supported Employment Program.