RESOURCES


Additional assistance for children with learning disabilities includes:
  • Assessments: Psychological evaluations can be obtained from the following:
Mercaz Variety in Jerusalem Tel. 972-2-539-1911.
The Psychological and Educational Services of the Ministry of Education Call the Service in your city for information. In Jerusalem Tel. 972-2-623-1171
Nitzan Tel Aviv Tel. 972-3-537-2270; Jerusalem Tel. 972-2-537-0326 / 972-2-537-0395.

For additional information on assessments call the Hillel Office.
  • Hotline: Help for parents who need immediate and critical information. Call our office and a Hillel volunteer will call you back. Tel. 972-2-5612372.
  • Matyah (Merkaz T'micha Y'shuvi): Resource Centers for special needs from first grade through Junior High. In Jerusalem 972-2-5391912 / 972-2-5391923
  • After-School Learning Centers for Students: Call Hillel for recommended centers for your child.
  • Library Facilities:
  • Hillel (in Jerusalem) has acquired books, articles, and other material regarding LD that are available for loan to members.
    Books on Tape Hebrew University in Jerusalem makes tapes for dyslexic and blind students. Contact the Center for the Blind and Learning Disabled at HU Tel. 972- .
    Library for the Blind in Jerusalem makes tapes for dyslexic and blind students. Tel. 972-2-651-0802.
    Library for the Blind in Netanya makes tapes for dyslexic and blind students. They will put any school text book on tape. Parents must provide a letter verifying that the student has a learning disability. Tel. 972-9-617-874.

     
     
  • Sister Organizations
  • Nitzan: National organization for the advancement of Learning Disabilities in Israel. Tel Aviv Tel. 972-3-537-2270; Jerusalem Tel. 972-2-537-0326 / 972-2-537-0395
    E.S.T.I.: Israel Organization for Tourette Syndrome Tel. .
    Beyahad: Israel organization for persons with ADD/ADHD. Tel. 972-3-579-7004.
    The International Dyslexia Association (formerly The Orton Dyslexia Society): an international organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. Israel Branch Hod Hasharon P.O. Box 6304. Tel. 972-9-740-9646. Fax 972-9-740-3160
    E.S.R.A.: English speaking LD Support Group for Parents. Established in 1989. Focus on giving advice and information concerning ADD/ADHD and various learning disabilities. Judith Schwarcz Tel. 972-9-772-9888.
    Kesher: Information Center, advice, mediation and intervention for parents of children with special needs. Tel. 972-2-623-6116, Tel. 972-9-766-4979.

     
     
  • Internet Resources: Other Helpful Sites:
  • Bagrut Results by I.D. Number + Birthday
    The Family Resource Center: Parents Helping Parents
    LDOnline
    Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma
    Learning Differences
    A.D.D. Warehouse
    Smart Kids with LD

For Further information call:
Tel: 972-2-5391922
Fax: 972-2-5391913
Variety Center - 5th Floor
17 Diskin St.
96440 Jerusalem, Israel

email: contact@hillelparents.org
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