tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23167147510522344442024-03-14T07:24:51.647-04:00ILR/EDI in IsraelFollow Giovanna, a hotel school undergrad at Cornell University, during her summer 2015 global service learning internship with the Israel Commission for the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities, the Israel Ministry of Trade, and Elwyn, a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities. This opportunity was sponsored by the Employment and Disability Institute at the ILR School, Cornell University through funding from the K. Lisa Yang Gift Fund.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-50751365968335911162015-07-12T13:26:00.001-04:002015-07-12T13:26:53.388-04:00And that's a wrap!I can hardly believe that 6 weeks could go by so quickly. I feel like I started my journey in Jerusalem yesterday! Anyway, this is my last blog, so I'll be reviewing my last two weeks.<br />
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After finishing up my time at the Commission for PWD, I went back to the EEOC for one week to finish my report there. It was really nice seeing them again! And I was able to finish the report on time as well. This report was without a doubt the longest report I've ever written in my life. I will be honest to admit that I was concerned when I accepted the challenge to go on this internship, given I'm not a student in ILR as all the previous students have been and the fact that I have had little exposure to writing reports of this sort. But with the support of the EDI staff and of both commissions, I was able to accomplish the task! I truly hope the reports I wrote will be helpful in furthering implementing the rights of PWD in Israel, but at the end of the day I can say that I pushed myself and gave it my best! I definitely grew a lot from this experience.<br />
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I almost forgot to mention my weekend adventure in Petra, Jordan! As you've probably noticed from my previous blogs, I like to travel, and though it wasn't cheap to go to Petra, I figured if I didn't do it while I was in Israel, I may never see it. So I went with a tour group and it was pretty amazing. We got to see Petra, sleep in a Bedouin camp, tour the desert, and even spend some time in Eilat at the end. I met some pretty cool people, which sometimes just makes all the difference.<br />
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A few days after that adventure, my mom came to Israel to spend a week with me, which of course was awesome. We got to see quite a bit, and though my mom had been here twice before, she said she got a new perspective. Over the weekend went to a prayer tower on the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Dead Sea! Those were places I hadn't yet made it to, but would have felt really silly if I didn't get to see it. During the week I had work, so we couldn't cover as much ground, but we still did some fun stuff. Naturally, we went to the Old City quite a bit, and it involved some clothes shopping because the airline lost my mom's baggage, so she had to use my clothes and buy some new ones for the week she was there. On her last day, we went to Yad Vashem (the Holocaust Museum). Boy, it was so intense. I felt the effects until the next morning!<br />
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My last week was spent at Elwyn, and I really appreciated everything they exposed me to. I mean, they really went all out with planning my schedule. It was really valuable for me to actually meet PWD at their workplace, their homes, their retirement centers, etc etc. I got to see what their daily lives are like and what Elwyn does for them. I also appreciated how everyone at Elwyn was very honest, sharing success stories as well as challenges, not trying to make everything look perfect and simple.<br />
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I believe this experience has really made me an advocate for PWD. I hope that someday I'll be in a position where I can be employing PWD myself, wherever I am and whatever I'm doing, so that I can continue the good work that so many have already been doing. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity given to me by EDI and all the host organizations that took such great care of my during my stay in Israel.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-49784487913874934092015-06-22T12:26:00.000-04:002015-06-22T12:39:17.817-04:00Over halfway done? What?!It's crazy how fast time is going by here. So fast in fact that I totally missed the second week without posting here!<br />
Needless to say, I've been pretty busy. My second week I was at the EEOC, making good progress on the report. I also got to know the people better, which is always a lot of fun, and it's also how you end up learning a place's culture beyond just reading up on it.<br />
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I also had many adventures outside of work. Rivka and I returned to the Old City to finish up seeing the Light Festival; my favorite part was going into a cave where they had these super cool effects where it looked like drawings were moving because of the light color change. During that week I also found out that some family friends were in Jerusalem for a couple of days, so I met up with them, which was a lot of fun!<br />
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The week also had an unfortunate event. I was planning on going to Warsaw, Poland for the weekend, but due to the bus driver forgetting and skipping my stop, delaying me over 1.5 hours. I was pretty bummed about it, but I ended up having a really nice weekend in Jerusalem! I met up with the family friends who were in town again, and they took me around the Old City to places I hadn't gotten a chance to see yet. My favorite was the Garden Tomb. You know, there will always be debates about what actually happened where historically, but just seeing a possible setting where Jesus could have died and resurrected was awesome enough! It was actually really powerful; we prayed and sang there, and of course, took some pictures. We couldn't stay long because it was closing, so I hope to return before I finish the internship. Another cool event was that I met up with a fellow Brazilian who is studying medicine here. She's about my age, and we got along really well. It felt nice to make a friend!<br />
The following week I started working at the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. We hit some issues in the beginning with me not being able to access the internet, but we figured out how to make it work. Plus, everyone there is so sweet! I got to have meetings with everyone and learn more about what they do on a daily basis, which is really valuable to me. I get to see what I've been reading about in action! Not many people get the chance to see how governmental offices work, so I feel incredibly privileged to be a part of this.<br />
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Judy also came over this week. Rivka planned an outing for us at the Western Wall Tunnels, which was so much fun! She also invited a student from WashU to tag along, so I made another friend! After the tunnels we actually ended up going to dinner and chatting about our experiences. I had an awesome time.<br />
This past weekend I went to Moscow (making sure I did not miss my flight this time) and had an amazing experience! Even though I only had one day, I got to see Moscow's grand and colorful buildings, AND I GOT TO GO TO THE BOLSHOI! They really are such pros, and the ballet was BEAUTIFUL!<br />
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However, this week also had an unfortunate incident. I went to the doctor in Tel Aviv to get some stuff sorted for getting my visa to Australia (where I'll be studying abroad next semester). Anyway, I had been having really strong pain in my lower back, making it really hard for me to sit and walk (yes, super inconvenient). Since I was already at the doctor, I figured I would get it checked; turns out I got an infection because of a hair (I really wish it were something cooler). This apparently was very common, and the doctor told me it was the number one reason why soldiers were out of the battlefield in World War 2. At least I was like a soldier I guess. That being said, I did have to go through a surgery-like procedure, opening up the area. Everyone loves a surprise surgery when they're alone in a foreign country right? I know I do!<br />
Anyway, it was pretty darn painful, and the painkillers the doctor prescribed were so strong that he had to write the prescription 3 times to convince the pharmacists to actually give me the meds. I'm also on antibiotics. Needless to say, I'm pretty tired and woozy after all that. I'll need a week to recover, but I also have to finish my report for the Commission, so I truly hope I can manage to get it done and get it done well. I am happy I got it all sorted out though, because the doctor said if the infection spread I would have ended up in an emergency room, and as unpleasant as my surprise surgery was, I'm sure an emergency room experience would have been worse.<br />
So long story short, I've been having an amazing time in Israel, including the unfortunate events that will someday make a great story for my grandkids! I can't believe I'm over halfway done with my time here. I already know I'll be upset when my time is over, so I'm going to do my best to take advantage of the time I have left!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-83133977148053870572015-06-06T03:58:00.000-04:002015-06-06T03:58:47.590-04:00Week 1 Over Already!Today marks the first week since my arrival in Jerusalem, and I can't believe I'm already 1/6 of the way done! The city is absolutely beautiful, and I've hardly scratched the surface of everything I want to see.<br />
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Monday and Tuesday were my official transition period days. These are the days I get over my jetlag and homesickness. This basically meant that after work I would just go home, talk with my mother on Facetime for a while, and go to sleep. On Wednesday, Rivka took me to see the Light Festival in the Old City. Apparently this is a festival that started a few years ago, and they basically put lights all around the Old City. It was really interesting and I had a really fun time!<br />
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Thursday I went to Tel Aviv for work, and I think it's the first time I've ever commuted! It was pretty interesting and Tel Aviv is beautiful as well. I got back in time to go to a Youth Group meeting at King of Kings church that one of the people I met at the bed and breakfast told me about. It took place on a Prayer Tower on Jaffa Road. It was wonderful meeting people my age who had similar interests and values. In fact, I met two girls from Finland who are currently volunteering for Elwyn, which is one of the places I'll be working for while I'm here! I could hardly believe I met them. They were also super sweet, and I hope to meet them again soon.<br />
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Friday I was off and Rivka took me exploring again (she really is amazing at her job!). She introduced me to another student who has been here for 7 years. First we went to Ein Karem, which is the place where Mary stayed with Elizabeth for a few months before John the Baptist was born. It was a gorgeous place, and it had absolutely breathtaking views. We also visited a few other places after, including a spring, the Menorah behind the Knesset, and a hiking area with awesome views where we had our picnic style lunch. It was a really fun day.<br />
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Today is Saturday once again, and I'm actually heading to the Old City to have lunch with Judge Adler. After that I plan on exploring the Old City some more. I do have only 5 weeks left after all!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-37208796851141604352014-07-13T12:07:00.000-04:002014-07-13T12:59:19.900-04:00And just like that, it's over!Our internship officially ended this past Thursday. Jordan and I spent our last week in the Commission working endlessly to put together our research into a presentable and detailed report and presentation. We enjoyed our last week speaking to members of the Commission and wrapping up our 6 week project. On Thursday, we had the pleasure to present our findings to members of the Commission and Israel Elwyn, which went great. We were a bit nostalgic to say goodbye but nonetheless grateful of this amazing opportunity. After our presentation, the Commission was kind enough to present us with a few tokens of appreciation for us to remember our contribution in Israel.<br />
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Now that we are down to our last few days, Jordan and I took it upon ourselves to explore the rest of Jerusalem which we have not seen yet. We visited the Israel Museum which was a great and very insightful trip. We also re-visited the Old City a few more times and its many sacred sights, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher which holds the tomb of Jesus. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-9605936350995614372014-07-04T11:45:00.000-04:002014-07-04T11:45:17.463-04:00Time Is Flying By!
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Our second to last
week in Israel has been extremely eventful. Although some of our friends and
family have been concerned over recent events happening in the region, Daniel
and I feel extremely extremely safe where we are living and working. </div>
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This week
we concluded our work at Elwyn in Jerusalem. We had the opportunity to visit
the Knesset and Hadassah Hospital to see supported employment programs. I was
very impressed with the program at the Knesset because the people with
disabilities were considered full employees of the Knesset and most had been
there for an extended period of time. At the end of our time at Elwyn, we had
the opportunity to learn more about their LAHAV program which works to
transition people from sheltered employment to supported employment. We were
unable to find many programs like it but thought it was a great program and
look forward to see how it develops in the future. On Wednesday, we returned to
the Commission. Everyone was excited that we were back and was curious as to
what we had been doing for the past week and a half! <o:p></o:p></div>
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This week we also
had an opportunity to spend time with Rivka! She took us to see another
beautiful overlook of Jerusalem and an old Windmill. We are always finding new
places in Jerusalem that we did not know existed. On Friday, Daniel and I
visited Mt. Hertzl, a war cemetery and Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum. Both
of these places are extremely beautiful but extremely sad. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Supported Employment Site: Two individuals with disabilities helped out with several tasks in a nursery. </div>
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The staff at Elwyn also shared anecdotes of several individuals with disabilities that started off in sheltered employment and are now working entirely on their own within the community.<br />
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In our visit to Haifa, we also got to explore the city's culture. We had lunch with Elwyn staff members at a local family restaurant in a Druze neighborhood. We were able to learn a bit about the Druze religion and even got to wear some traditional Druze clothing!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times;">On Sunday, I had the opportunity to share my final
report with Dafna from the Ministry of Economy. My report included incentives
and programs that different countries are using to encourage employers to hire
people with disabilities. Through this research, I realized that many countries are using similar practices and that there is little innovation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">After I presented my report, Daniel and I started our
second project. Our second project is for both Elwyn and the Commission. For this project we are exploring global practices on transitioning out of sheltered employment into
supported employment. For the first week of this project we researched
transitional programs in Germany, Tennessee, New Zealand, and the Czech
Republic. We are excited to compare these programs to those that Elwyn offers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">This past week we also had the opportunity to spend
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<span style="font-family: Times;">On Tuesday night Rivka took us to see a dance performance
done by people in wheelchairs as a part of the Jerusalem Festival for Disabled
Artist. It was incredible and unlike anything that we had ever experienced. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-82023016019785801432014-06-14T14:43:00.000-04:002014-06-14T14:43:01.699-04:00And that wraps up Week 2! Our second week in Israel was off to a great start as we spent the weekend enjoying ourselves in Tel Aviv. We visited the beautiful beaches of Tel Aviv, explored the city of Old Jaffa, and got a nice change of scenery. Despite being a bit warmer up in Tel Aviv, we spent a wonderful weekend with bright lights, tall skyscrapers, cool waters, and busy intersections.<br />
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We returned to Jerusalem excited to begin our first complete week of work. Jordan worked on a project researching incentives for companies to employ people with disabilities across different countries while I helped the Commission for Equal Rights for People with Disabilities properly translate lots of disability legislation into proper English. </div>
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Throughout our busy week we were able to attend different events and continue exploring Jerusalem. We attended a music concert at the Israel American Center, we joined Rivka and Judge Adler (the Cornell liaisons) for lunch and dinner, and further explored the Old City during the annual Festival of Lights where most of the city is adorned with beautiful light exhibits. </div>
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We are not gearing up for our third week of work where we will both begin new projects in conjunction with Elwyn, a non-profit organization that advocates disability rights. We are also getting ready to experience warmer temperatures and survive the heat! Our third week of adventures awaits us!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Daniel and I arrived safely in Israel
on Saturday afternoon. After settling into Allenby, our home for the next six
weeks, we headed over to Ben Yehuda Street to meet up with a Taglit-Birthright
group from Cornell! </span></span></span></div>
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Liaison in Israel on Sunday. Rivka drove us around Jerusalem and showed us a
lookout where we could see the city! Afterwards Rivka took us to Old City where
we walked around and had an incredible dinner. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On Monday we had our orientation for
our internship at the Commission for Equal Rights For Persons with Disabilities
and the Ministry of Economy. Our supervisors Dafna from the Ministry of Economy
and Gaby, from the Commission for Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities
were extremely helpful and welcoming. They introduced us to the projects that
we will be working on for the next six weeks. After our orientation, Daniel and
I had lunch and began to prepare for Shavout because all of Jerusalem would be
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to explore the Old City. While in the Old City, we visited the Temple Mount and
the Dome of the Rock. We also explored many of the shops in the outdoor market,
also known as the Souk, before the holiday began. The holiday was an excellent
opportunity for us to overcome our jet lag and to prepare for our first day of
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Daniel and I have started working on
our first set of projects at the Commission. We are currently working on
researching global approaches to to incentives for employing people with
disabilities and Daniel is working on correcting English translations for the
Commission’s website! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #990000; color: white; letter-spacing: 0px;">Hi Everyone! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>My name is Jordan Berger and I will be traveling to Israel with Daniel Muniz-Garcia. We are both majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. Daniel and I are getting excited for our upcoming trip to Israel. We will be arriving in Israel on May 31 and beginning our work on June 2 at the Israeli Commission for Equal Rights For Persons with Disabilities, Elwyn, and the Ministry of Trade. We hope that you will follow our blog!</span></span> </span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-85083219991258423782013-07-20T19:15:00.001-04:002013-07-20T19:15:30.697-04:00The Goodbye and the Return to the USA<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hey Everyone!<br />
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Laura and I have been back in the United States for one week now, and it feels so strange to be so far away from the people we met during our time in Israel. We are both very happy to see our families and friends, but there is definitely a sense of longing to spend time with the amazing people we met during our short 6 weeks in Israel.<br />
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By visiting as many places as we could where people with disabilities work and live, I believe that I was able to see how people with disabilities in a completely different society go about happy and meaningful lives. The framework of the laws and the opportunities for people with disabilities are not identical to the United States. By taking a 6-week peek into the culture of disability laws and disability services, I feel more appreciative of the power of community. Israel has a strong sense of community--I believe this is a driving force for the disability rights movement for Israeli citizens. By giving individuals as much self-advocacy as possible, the person's needs are more likely to be met.<br />
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When Laura and I attended the United Nations on Wednesday to overhear discussions on the rights of people with disabilities, it seemed as if self-advocacy is a huge goal. I remember various speakers from multiple countries mentioning how people with disabilities need to be given the resources to express what they want. Instead of having the government or other authority figures decide what is best for a person with a disability, every effort should be made to give that person the right to make his/her own decisions.<br />
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I also recognize that it will take me a long time to fully appreciate all of the experiences I had while in Israel. As time passes, I will learn more and more about people with disabilities in the United States and I will be able to reference my past experiences in Israel. I am so excited that the learning and synthesizing process does not end here!<br />
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Before I sign out of this blog for the last time, I would like to leave everyone with a video that the Commission for Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities showed at the United Nations. It shows that when a group of people come together to fight for what is fair, the possibilities are inspiring.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9tmfEIrpmg">CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE VIDEO IN YOUTUBE (English subtitles)</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-23452668747751943272013-07-11T10:00:00.001-04:002013-07-11T10:00:04.079-04:00Elwyn Week Three
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Elwyn Week Three <o:p></o:p></div>
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This week began with two trips, both of which have been some
of my favorite experiences at Elwyn. On Sunday we visited Ashkelon, a city that
is just 6 miles from the Gaza Strip, the territory in which much conflict takes
place. While the services in Ashkelon were similar to many occupational
training centers and sheltered workshops that Elwyn operates elsewhere in
Israel, the threat of war creates a unique issue for the Elwyn center in
Ashkelon. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From the sound of a warning alarm, residents of Ashkelon only
have 40 seconds to seek refuge in a bomb shelter. This means that at Elwyn, staff
must maintain order and lead the dozens of people with disabilities into a
relatively small shelter room in the building in under a minute. Moreover, even
more challenging is the fact that during prolonged violence the facility may
have to close for an extended period. For example, during last November’s
unrest, the frequent dropping of bombs on Ashkelon required that the facility
be closed for about a week. This creates a unique challenge for the individuals
as well as their families, residential staff, or caregivers. Additionally, this
also leads to an interruption in services for people with disabilities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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One thing this experience has made me realize is that there
is no correct answer for handling services for people with disabilities.
Whether it is an individual’s personal preferences, religion, abilities,
family, or geographical location, each of these components creates a unique
circumstance that must be considered when determining where an individual would
best be placed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On Monday we had the opportunity to meet with various HR
executives and supervisors in three large organizations that employ people with
disabilities from Elwyn in supported employment. We spoke with representatives
from BDO (a leading Israeli financial and consulting firm), Aroma Espresso Bar
(one of the largest coffee shop chains in Israel), and Dan Hotel (a renowned
luxury hotel chain). While our conversations varied at each site, there were a
few similarities between all three that truly struck me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In each of these companies, the managers were extremely
passionate about the importance of hiring people with disabilities. They made
it a priority to support their employees in creating a productive and
comfortable workplace, happily implementing any necessary accommodations. In
cases where other executives within the corporation were hesitant to hire
people with disabilities (or hire more), the supervisors acted as an advocate,
and have continued to build a relationship with Elwyn and work to find more job
placements. Moreover, the individuals were happy in their work environment,
developing meaningful relationships with their co-workers and, in many cases,
interacting with customers. These
situations served as perfect examples of what an ideal supported employment
placement should be, and I wish that others could have heard the positive words
that the employees and management shared with us. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Elwyn Week Three <o:p></o:p></div>
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This week began with two trips, both of which have been some
of my favorite experiences at Elwyn. On Sunday we visited Ashkelon, a city that
is just 6 miles from the Gaza Strip, the territory in which much conflict takes
place. While the services in Ashkelon were similar to many occupational
training centers and sheltered workshops that Elwyn operates elsewhere in
Israel, the threat of war creates a unique issue for the Elwyn center in
Ashkelon. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From the sound of a warning alarm, residents of Ashkelon only
have 40 seconds to seek refuge in a bomb shelter. This means that at Elwyn, staff
must maintain order and lead the dozens of people with disabilities into a
relatively small shelter room in the building in under a minute. Moreover, even
more challenging is the fact that during prolonged violence the facility may
have to close for an extended period. For example, during last November’s
unrest, the frequent dropping of bombs on Ashkelon required that the facility
be closed for about a week. This creates a unique challenge for the individuals
as well as their families, residential staff, or caregivers. Additionally, this
also leads to an interruption in services for people with disabilities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bomb Shelter in Elwyn Ashkelon</td></tr>
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One thing this experience has made me realize is that there
is no correct answer for handling services for people with disabilities.
Whether it is an individual’s personal preferences, religion, abilities,
family, or geographical location, each of these components creates a unique
circumstance that must be considered when determining where an individual would
best be placed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On Monday we had the opportunity to meet with various HR
executives and supervisors in three large organizations that employ people with
disabilities from Elwyn in supported employment. We spoke with representatives
from BDO (a leading Israeli financial and consulting firm), Aroma Espresso Bar
(one of the largest coffee shop chains in Israel), and Dan Hotel (a renowned
luxury hotel chain). While our conversations varied at each site, there were a
few similarities between all three that truly struck me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In each of these companies, the managers were extremely
passionate about the importance of hiring people with disabilities. They made
it a priority to support their employees in creating a productive and
comfortable workplace, happily implementing any necessary accommodations. In
cases where other executives within the corporation were hesitant to hire
people with disabilities (or hire more), the supervisors acted as an advocate,
and have continued to build a relationship with Elwyn and work to find more job
placements. Moreover, the individuals were happy in their work environment,
developing meaningful relationships with their co-workers and, in many cases,
interacting with customers. These
situations served as perfect examples of what an ideal supported employment
placement should be, and I wish that others could have heard the positive words
that the employees and management shared with us. <o:p></o:p></div>
<!--EndFragment--><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-55716973736673652092013-07-06T18:59:00.001-04:002013-07-06T18:59:27.393-04:00Pictures and Facts from Weeks 1 and 2 at Israel ElwynHi Everyone!<br />
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Sorry I haven't posted recently. Laura and I have both been exhausted by how much traveling we do during the week (and on weekends!). Some of the cities we have visited in the last week include:<br />
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<ul>
<li>Beit Shemesh</li>
<li>Nes Harim</li>
<li>Haifa</li>
<li>Yokneam</li>
<li>Ra' anana</li>
<li>Tel Aviv</li>
<li>Herzliya</li>
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We have visited many sheltered workshops, integrated competitive employment workplaces, residential apartments for people with disabilities, and recreational and educational facilities for people with disabilities of all ages. We have had the pleasure of meeting with people from Israel Elwyn offices in Jerusalem, Haifa & Northern Israel, El Quds (located in the Old City, designed to provide services to Arabic speakers), and Sharon & Central Israel.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a gift shop where workers in the sheltered workshop can buy personal items with their salaries<br /></td></tr>
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Here are some brief notes that I wrote down while talking with Elwyn staff and affiliates:<br />
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<ul>
<li>People working in sheltered workshops get a government subsidy for transportation; however, people who move to supported employment lose the transportation subsidy unless the person lives in a government-funded supported housing setting</li>
<li>Many sheltered workshops in Israel pay workers between 200-500 shekels per month (less than $140 USD)</li>
<li>The NGOs in Israel that provide housing and employment services to people with disabilities have to apply to receive money to provide services to specific individuals</li>
<li>Approximately 70% of people with disabilities live at home with their families, 30% are in institutions, group homes, or apartments</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scanning station that people with disabilities use to scan large documents</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mainly, the people with disabilities scan documents for Hebrew University<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">People with disabilities took apart old electronics in order to recycle the parts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a break room at one of the highest paying sheltered workshops in Jerusalem</td></tr>
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One of the things I found very interesting at the sheltered workshops and the competitive supported employment settings was the fact that Israel implements an adapted minimum wage. According to this policy, a person with a disability can make less money based on lower productivity than a non-disabled peer worker.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the pottery goods that people with disabilities made for sale in local markets and malls</td></tr>
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Laura and I also got to speak with some Elwyn staff about vocational rehabilitation services that Elwyn offers. One of the programs we found to be quite impressive was one that the office in Herzliya mentioned. This program attracts young people (teens to early twenties) to come to the office to socialize and discuss proper work etiquette. The Elwyn facilitator sets up flashcards and activities to encourage discussion and participation.</div>
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Last weekend, I traveled to Tel Aviv and met up with my friend, Hannah Loeb, a music education major at University of Rhode Island and former co-worker when I used to work at a Jewish preschool day camp. We had fun at the port and at the beaches in Tel Aviv.</div>
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This weekend, I spent time with an employee from the Commission at her home in Ramot, Jerusalem. I slept over and went to pray at their neighborhood's synagogue 4 times! It was a great experience to turn off all electronics and focus on resting on the holy sabbath. Her husband and six children (ages 9 to 22) are a very welcoming bunch and I really appreciated that they "showed me the ropes" of how to keep all the rules of the sabbath. I certainly learned a lot about Judaism, Israel, and family values.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shabbat is all about being with family. These families came to spend Shabbat with people living in Ramot (like me!) and were waiting to catch buses back to their own homes</td></tr>
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Laura and I were able to spend a lunch with Judge Steve Adler last Saturday. We had great conversations, excellent food, and a restful Shabbat. This week we were visited by Dr. Susanne Bruyere and were able to attend the Tower of David Evening Light Show with Rivka and Susanne. We also briefly visited Caesarea with Dr. Bruyere after we spent two days in Haifa.</div>
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Looking back on the last two weeks, I find it astonishing how much I have learned and how many places I have visited and how many people I have met. Laura and I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone that has helped us along the way (there are DEFINITELY too many names to mention).</div>
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In less than a week, Laura and I will be back in the USA. As we begin to pack and say our last goodbyes to everyone here in Israel, we both hope to be back in Israel in the near future. We are very much looking forward to sharing pictures and notes with the Employment and Disability Institute (EDI) in the ILR School at Cornell. Laura and I hope that our discussions with Elwyn and the Commission will prompt more in-depth conversations about disability employment policies and practices long after we return to America.</div>
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I can’t believe Lawrence and I are already starting week 2
at Elwyn! My experience at Elwyn has been vastly different than the Commission,
and they are constantly keeping us busy and on our toes. While at the
Commission I spent my days doing research for policy development, at Elwyn I am
visiting the sites where these policies will be taking effect, which is great
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Our supervisor, Janet, has put together an incredible
schedule for us, with each day packed with various site visits and meetings. So
far we have visited sheltered workshops, several competitive employment sites
(Triumph factory, a bakery, the Knesset), as well as several residential
facilities. While I knew about all the different services Elwyn provides,
actually seeing them all in action and how they differ based on individuals’
needs has left me incredibly impressed. I’ve seen things as different as the
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Many of the programs and services Elwyn provides are on par
with the expectations of the global disability community. Elwyn’s competitive
employment placements are impressive and the job coaches and placement staff
are incredibly dedicated to helping the individuals obtain and maintain
meaningful employment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We saw several
employees working well in integrative settings, enjoying their jobs and
interacting with their co-workers; yet, we also saw the challenges that go
along with such employment, by speaking with managers who noted the extra
difficulties associated with employing people with disabilities and seeing a
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Elwyn also showed us a few of their different residential
models. On the Jerusalem campus, there are several buildings that house
individuals with disabilities, all of which have easy access to the on-site
medical, dental, and health clinics as well as the various workshops operated
by Elwyn. While the extensiveness of the services available are impressive, I
wonder how much interaction with the wider community the residents there
experience. On the other hand, we also visited one of the apartments operated
by Elwyn, which houses six individuals with disabilities and has one staff
member on duty all times. The residents of the apartment were extremely high
functioning and self-sufficient; they did their own laundry, helped in the
kitchen, navigated public transportation on their own, and had the independence
to come and go as they pleased. Their home was comparable to some of the group
homes in America, but I really liked that it was in an apartment building in
the city (right above a supermarket) where the individuals were able to
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In short, Elwyn really does provide something for everyone!
Last week I spoke with a speech pathologist at Elwyn that made aliyah from New
Jersey, and she said that Israeli services and programs for people with
disabilities were behind the United States, but the gap is closing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seeing Elwyn’s services has made me believe
that she is right. While some of its programs may be a bit inconsistent with
those in the USA, specifically in terms of sheltered employment, the
competitive employment models it has been developing and their great apartments
are clearly more cutting edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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professional theatre group for people with disabilities at the Israel Museum that
has gained hundreds of community fans, are something that I would love to see
instituted by other organizations around the world. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From Jerusalem to Eilat to Mitzpe Ramon to Beersheba and back!</h2>
Hello! Tomorrow Laura and I start at Elwyn, so this past weekend we both decided to do some sightseeing. Laura went to Tel Aviv to visit some family friends. I decided to figure out the bus systems in Israel so that I could travel to Eilat (the southernmost tip of Israel). It is a beach resort town. The temperature reached 104 degrees! I was not ready for that. The beaches were crowded on Shabbat and the mall that was next door was 50% open.<br />
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After 2 nights in Eilat, I traveled by bus to Mitzpe Ramon. I was able to visit Makhtesh Ramon (makhtesh means "crater," but this crater was formed through weathering, not an asteroid). I hiked through the top of the crater and took pictures, especially when I saw various ibex. They look like a deer that is the size of a dog.<br />
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After seeing the Ramon Crater for a day, I traveled back to Jerusalem by transferring buses in Beersheva. On the bus, I met a 19 year old female Israeli soldier. We talked about the military service in Israel and how weapon laws and protection are much stricter than in the United States. Even at breakfast today, I spoke with a family from Sweden that said they were too afraid to visit the United States because of the lack of gun control. It made me realize what I different world I live in in the United States.<br />
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The female worker from the Ramon Crater visitor center showed me where the bus stop was. She said she was going to a wedding in Beersheva. When she started walking away from the bus stop, I asked, "Where are you going, I thought you said you are going to Beersheva too?" And she replied, "I am, but I am going to hitchhike because the bus will make me late." She had a little giggle because she realized that in America, a pretty young female like her would NEVER hitchhike. I do not plan to hitchhike AT ALL just to make that clear, but I find it inspiring that a nation like Israel can be safe enough that people can get into cars with strangers and not worry about guns and violence.<br />
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Desert Monitor "showing off his good side" --> he could use some moisturizer!</div>
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Taking the stereotypical "American selfie" picture on a bench at the edge of the Makhtesh</div>
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This is an example of what the buses looked like. I feel like I was one of the only tourists on these inter-city buses! We passed through a bunch of military bases and small towns to pick up passengers.</div>
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After I arrived at the Beersheva Bus Station, I transferred to a bus that went to Jerusalem and made it back to the apartment safely. Traveling in Israel can be difficult when you do not understand the Hebrew language, but it is definitely possible. If I can do it all on my own, I am sure other people can do it too.</div>
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The Yale University "Whiffenpoofs" all-male Class of 2013 A Capella concert</div>
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I forgot to mention that last week, I tagged along with one of Laura and my acquaintances to see an A Capella concert at the Jerusalem YMCA. I got a little lost using the bus system trying to find the place, but it happens. The Whiffenpoofs are traveling all around the world to do concerts. Since Laura and I were not able to get tickets for Barbra Streisand's concert (Bill Clinton, Sharon Stone, and Robert DeNiro also showed up here in Jerusalem to celebrate President Shimon Peres's 90th birthday), I feel that the Whiffenpoofs are the next closest thing. At least it is the closest thing in my price range!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-48777101131542080022013-06-20T11:38:00.001-04:002013-06-20T11:38:44.414-04:00A Reflection on my Time at the CommissionToday was our last day at the Commission. It is bittersweet to be concluding our time there, but I definitely feel that I accomplished a lot over the last three weeks. As we submitted our final report, Lawrence and I talked about how it seems like only yesterday that we were given the lofty research assignment, and even though we were concerned about finishing it on time, we are now so proud of the 55 page comprehensive analysis we put together on sheltered workshop policies in Austria, Canada, the UK, and the USA.<br />
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This morning I met with Gaby for a couple of hours to go over some last minute questions about my work on the accessibility document that I edited and wrote a brief report on for the UN. She explained to me how helpful it was for the Commission, as nobody in the office would have been capable of translating such a long document into proper English and how excited they are to be able to share with other nations the accessibility policies that Israel is implementing. Hearing that certainly made all of the hard work and time worth while!<br />
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Additionally, this afternoon Lawrence and I had a final meeting with The Commissioner, Gaby and Yisrael to discuss our findings and reflect on our experiences at the Commission. It was interesting to examine what other countries and certain states' orientations are toward sheltered workshops, particularly as Israel is grappling with determining how to address them. Even though I already have my opinions regarding the effectiveness and viability of workshops, I think that the conversation and my work over the past few weeks has caused me to reflect on other factors and issues that I never fully considered. Every country we discussed has had their successes and failures in the way that they handle workshops, and I think that Israel is trying to take a step back and really learn from other nation's examples (and failures) before they formulate the details of their own policies. Being able to speak to the Commissioner about my work and resultant findings and recommendations truly made me feel like I made a significant contribution toward the development of the sheltered workshop bill in Israel, which is extremely rewarding.<br />
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This experience has truly been a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am so grateful to the Commission and all those at EDI, Cornell, and in Israel who made my internship possible. I am sure that my time at Elwyn will prove to be just as valuable.<br />
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Shalom,<br /><br />LauraUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-33260437721920925962013-06-19T08:00:00.002-04:002013-06-19T08:00:42.110-04:00Week 3 in Jerusalem: Dead Sea, Hebrew University, and Babies?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Week 3 in Jerusalem</h2>
Hi friends!<br />
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Laura and I have been finishing up our project at the Commission for Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities. Next week we will begin our work at Israel Elwyn. For information, check out <a href="http://israelelwyn.org.il/en">Elwyn's website by clicking here.</a><br />
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On Sunday, Laura and I took the green Egged bus #68 to Hebrew University to sit in on a labor law class taught by Judge Steve Adler. He is a visiting professor at Cornell University during the fall semester. As you can see from the picture, our first time on the bus was exciting! Not only do bus drivers make change for passengers while making left turns through intersections, but passengers who have their hands full might plop a baby in your lap!<br />
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During Judge Adler's class, we learned about child labor law violations in Israel. A guest presenter from a union in Israel told us that approximately 70% of small business owners in Israel violate child labor laws. We saw hidden video footage of employers making threats to their teenage employees telling them that the union organizers were frauds. Many of these employers make threats to the young employees or take away their shifts so that youth workers will be afraid to pursue their workers' rights. It was also very interesting to see the variety of students in the class and what they had to say about the subject. Hebrew University is very diverse: men, women, Jews, Muslims, Christians, young students, and older students all take classes together, mostly in Hebrew and sometimes in English.<br />
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Over the weekend, Laura and I decided to travel to the Dead Sea, Masada, and Ein Gedi. On Monday, we did the City of David tunnels which were narrow, had low ceilings, and had water up to our knees! Yesterday we did the Western Wall Tunnels. We plan on traveling a bit this weekend as well.<br />
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At work, surprisingly, we still have some trouble getting through security. We work in a high-rise government building where we have our bags searched upon entry and are questioned about where we are going and what we are doing. The other day, the new guards decided to ask Laura and me for our photo IDs. We showed our state driver's licenses and our State of Israel Border Control tickets, but the guards told us that we need to carry our passports since we are not Israeli citizens. We were a bit frustrated considering we have been working here for 3 weeks and it seems like every morning we get interrogated by various guards who act as if they have never seen us before and do not know about the Commission at all. All the full-time employees simply swipe and card and walk right into the building. Then we realized that these guards are being extra safe by trying to make sure that anyone who seems the slightest bit suspicious does not get into any government offices. While it can be frustrating and somewhat difficult to enter the building each morning, we both agree that we feel very safe (and that's how it should be).<br />
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Tomorrow is our last day working at the Commission. It has been a very rigorous and enlightening experience for both of us. We have a long itinerary planned by Elwyn, so we will likely have many blog posts to share with you in the coming weeks!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-76847214013345683072013-06-15T12:51:00.000-04:002013-06-15T12:51:00.042-04:00And onto week 3!
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Shalom Havirm (Hello Friends), <o:p></o:p></div>
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I cannot believe that I am already beginning my third week
here in Israel. With each passing day I am constantly finding new places and
learning interesting facts that continue to instill in me a greater
appreciation for this amazing country and its culture. <o:p></o:p></div>
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At the Commission, I have really enjoyed learning more about
Israeli accessibility laws through my work on the regulations. I am almost done
with the document, and I just have to finish up writing the abstract for its presentation
at the United Nations. Lawrence and I are also very fortunate to be able to
attend the UN conference in New York City with the Israeli Commission the week
after we return to the States. I also began working on some research that will
serve as background information for a new bill the Commission is drafting to
better regulate sheltered workshops. Because my experience has been so focused
on learning about integrative opportunities for employment, I really appreciate
having the opportunity to conduct an in depth study of sheltered workshops and
their development in the United States, as I now have a much better foundation
in disability history particularly as it relates to sheltered workshops. Next
week I will start to look at practices in England, so it will be interesting to
learn more about the UK’s position on sheltered workshops. Also, I wanted to
convey my sincere appreciation to all of the EDI staff that so quickly
responded to my information requests with helpful responses! Thank you! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outside of work
Lawrence and I have also been keeping busy. We did some more touring this week
and I actually just returned from a trip to Ein Gedi, Masada, and the Dead Sea.
We also were lucky enough to spend some time with Judy, who departed from her
visit yesterday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Judy arranged a meeting
for us with Rivka and Judge Adler, both of whom have been great resources
during our time here. Judge Adler invited us to attend his final class of the
semester at Hebrew University’s law school tomorrow, and although understanding
the Hebrew might be a challenge, I am eager to experience what a labor law
class is like in Israel. On Thursday, Rivka also took Judy, Lawrence and I out for a tour of the area around Hadassah hospital and Ein Karem. Rivka has been such a fantastic resource since we've arrived, and she's dedicated so much time to giving Lawrence and I a local experience of Israel. </div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Judy also provided us
with the updated itinerary for our upcoming internship with Elwyn, which is
extremely exciting! They have put together an amazing schedule for Lawrence and
I, including trips to Haifa, the Knesset, and meetings with businessmen in
Israel. While I am loving my work at the Commission, I am also looking forward
to this very different experience. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thanks for keeping up to date with our posts and for your
regular comments. I look forward to sharing more about my experiences here
soon!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Laura<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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P.S. For those interested in reading more daily updates from
our Israel adventures, I have also been keeping a personal travel blog that can
be found here: http://whereintheworldislaurab.wordpress.com/<o:p></o:p></div>
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Laura, Judy, Rivka, Lawrence at a coffee shop</div>
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Week 2 with Judy, Rivka, and Steve Adler</h2>
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Laura and I have been hard at work at the Commission for Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities. Both of us have helped proofread translated laws for the Commission and now we are almost halfway through our research on sheltered workshops for people with disabilities. Laura is researching the United States and the United Kingdom. I am researching Canada and Austria. We are compiling our findings into a written document that will provide an overview of models for sheltered employment for the Commission. These findings will help support the Commission's goal to better regulate and monitor Israel's sheltered workshops for people with disabilities. By reading through hundreds of pages of government documents, webpages, scholarly articles, and research studies, we will hopefully be able to create a comprehensive document by the end of next week that will be able to articulate all of our research.<br />
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The HUGE Mediterranean salad that I got when I met Steve Adler</div>
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Today Judy from EDI's New York City office took Laura, Rivka (our American-Israeli contact person), and Judge Steve Adler out to a coffee shop/restaurant in the Mamilla Mall (an outdoor mall on the outskirts of Jerusalem's Old City). Steve Adler teaches law at Hebrew University and Israeli labor law at Cornell University. </div>
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It is great that Judy was able to come all the way from the New York City area to spend the week in Jerusalem. Laura and I were so happy when Judy was able to introduce us to Steve Adler--we are looking forward to sitting in on one of his law classes on Sunday. As usual, Rivka went above and beyond and took us to her daughter's home (her daughter's name is Navit) in one of the suburbs of Jerusalem. Laura and I loved the landscape and the feel of the neighborhoods. We were able to exercise, see dogs, and meet teens who were in a community that prepares them for military service. </div>
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When we visited the 18 and 19 year olds who were one week away from the mandatory Israeli military service, we were very inspired by what they had to say. Navit reflected on her experiences in the military and her core family and community values. This suburb community outside Jerusalem is very tight knit--people hitchhike and pick up hitchhikers, they share parks, they feed each others' dogs, and they receive visitors with open arms. These 18 and 19 year olds were also able to embody the warm hospitality of this community by giving Laura and me a tour of their "campsite" area. Navit explained to us that from a young age, most parents and schools in Israel try to teach children to have a goal. If you are crying, the question is not "why is the child crying?" but rather, "for what is the child crying for? what is the child's goal?" Instead of dwelling on why certain things happened in the past, the individual is taught to ask himself/herself "what effect is this event supposed to have on my future?" </div>
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The youth learn to respect Israel as a nation and learn that joining the military after graduation is not designed to encourage fighting, it is designed to encourage the preservation of one's community. It is designed to bring people together, not tear them apart. </div>
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Laura and I were very lucky to have had this experience--I want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Navit for translating for me for at least half an hour.</div>
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This is one of the men's living quarters</div>
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The New York State license plate would not have been out of the ordinary, if we weren't in Jerusalem!</div>
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On Sabbath (Shabbat), King George Street had no open shops, no pedestrians, no cars</div>
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The nightly news has a sign language interpreter in the corner of the screen!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-64389542670451683752013-06-08T04:50:00.001-04:002013-06-08T04:50:23.706-04:00And Onto Week 2!Week 1 in Israel has been absolutely amazing! From the work I've been doing at the Commission to just being able to explore such a lively and historical city, I am constantly faced with new learning experiences.<br />
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I am really enjoying working at the Commission. Our co-workers are all so nice and welcoming, and I've been able to have several really interesting conversations about differences and similarities between the US and Israel, generally and in terms of disability policy. After meeting with Gaby and the Commissioner on Friday, I think we were all surprised to find out that in many ways Israel and America are facing similar issues in attempts to improve opportunities, both generally and in terms of employment, for persons with disabilities. Additionally, this past week I've been reviewing a document that outlines the regulations that apply to Israeli service providers in regard to accessibility. It was interesting to read about all of the different requirements, which were extremely well thought out and varied from police interrogations of persons with disabilities to museum exhibitions. <br />
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Last night Lawrence and I had the pleasure of going to services and having dinner with Rivka and her family. Everyone was so incredibly warm and hospitable, and I really enjoyed getting to learn more about Israel from the locals as well as experiencing what Shabbat is like in Jerusalem.<br />
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With Judy's arrival on Monday, I can only imagine that week 2 will prove even more exciting!<br />
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First Week in Jerusalem, First Week at the Commission<br />
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It is hard to believe it, but Laura and I have been in Jerusalem since last Saturday. We have learned so many new things about Israel and we have met so many people with unique stories. Above is a picture of the two of us at the office.<br />
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<li>Go to the dining room of the bed and breakfast. Eat sandwich filled with cheese, tomato, and olives. Drink tea/coffee.</li>
<li>Walk 5 minutes to work. On the way, we pass a day program center for Israeli children with disabilities. There's also a Toyota dealership across the street.</li>
<li>Go through the thorough security at the entrance to the building.</li>
<li>Be in our shared office room by 9 AM.</li>
<li>Read, research, type, and meet with co-workers.</li>
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We have had the chance to help solidify the translation of Israeli laws concerning disabilities. Also, we have been conducting extensive research on sheltered workshops versus supported employment for people with disabilities in foreign nations. Our projects are going to help Israel meet some of the goals outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (for more info, see http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=259)</div>
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At work, I have had some very engaging conversations about the opportunities that people with disabilities have in Israel. Laura and I have also been able to answer many questions about education, employment, and housing options for people with disabilities in the United States.</div>
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In Jerusalem, we have traveled into the Old City again to see a lights show at night. It was extremely beautiful. We also traveled to the Israel Museum and Yad Vashem (a museum to remember the Holocaust). At Yad Vashem, I ran into the Cornell Hillel Taglit Birthright group and proceeded with them to the outdoor Mehane Yehuda marketplace.</div>
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Laura and I have many more plans for sightseeing. Due to the Sabbath, the streets, the transportation, and the markets get extremely busy on Thursday afternoons/Friday until sundown because everyone is out and about. Once it gets dark on Friday, it is difficult to get around until Saturday evening. We are attempting to plan around this as best as we can! </div>
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Julius Caesar coin inside the Israel Museum</div>
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This is kind of what our breakfasts look like (taken from Food Network website)</div>
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Laura and I have had the opportunity to absorb so many experiences and I have found myself asking many questions about the culture--especially as it pertains to disability rights in Israel. Next week, I hope to be able to explain some of the things Laura and I have learned during our short time here in Jerusalem. Shabbat Shalom!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316714751052234444.post-24492011935521392822013-06-02T15:20:00.000-04:002013-06-11T11:50:39.679-04:00Welcome to Jerusalem!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Today was our first day in Jerusalem and it was exciting to
get to see some more of the city. We had an early morning, making trips to the bank
and then the local marketplace to get some food for the week. We had our first
real Israeli falafel, and then headed over to the Old City for a two-hour tour.
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The tour brought us through the four quarters of Jerusalem
and highlighted the holy sites for each of the represented religions (Christians,
Muslims, Jews and Armenians). What struck me the most as we wandered the pathways
of the Old City was how much of a long and complex history Jerusalem possesses.
Despite all of the issues of conflict, it was interesting to see how different
religions and factions manage to coexist in the city. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Rivka, the Cornell liaison in Israel, then took us for
dinner at the Jerusalem Theatre. After some delicious food and much need
rehydration, we spend a couple of hours driving around with Rivka, who gave us
a fantastic tour of Jerusalem; some of the highlights included viewing the
Knesset, the President’s house, a Kibbutz, Hebrew University, and the
promenade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seeing these sites provided
us with a taste for the city and a better idea of the various places to visit
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While Lawrence and I are still a bit jet-lagged, we are
greatly looking forward to our first day at the Commission tomorrow! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Laila Tov (goodnight), <o:p></o:p></div>
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(Lawrence packing on the floor of his bedroom)</div>
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The Final Preparations</h2>
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Today is Memorial Day in the United States. This federal holiday commemorates the actions and service that men and women have contributed to the United States Armed Forces. This particular year my older brother joined the U.S. Navy and I have been able to see some of the hardships that army families deal with. Yesterday, I saw my brother for the first time in ten months. It was a joyous reunion! I feel extremely privileged by the men and women who serve in the United States military in all capacities who have made it possible for me to feel safe in America. On the other side of the Atlantic, I feel extremely thankful for the men and women in Israel (many of whom are my age) who serve in the Israeli military--Without the protection these soldiers and military personnel provide, this internship experience would be impossible. Thank you for maintaining a safe and sovereign Israel.</div>
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On a lighter note, I have been preparing myself for life in Israel! Between wall outlet converters, mobile phone and internet rentals, packing, and money conversion, I am without a doubt ready to leave Princeton Junction. Laura and I will be reuniting this Friday at the airport to depart the United States together. Both of us have been researching disability employment legislation and implementation in the United States and in Israel. We are excited to discuss our findings at our internships with the Commission and Elwyn. We anticipate that we will be able to share our knowledge of disability employment culture of the United States; in addition, we are very interested in learning from the Commission and from Elwyn about disability employment models and initiatives that we can share with the Cornell University ILR Employment Disability Institute.<br />
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In less than one week, I will be entering the workforce. I am ready for exploration, work, learning, and conversation. In these last few days, I will say goodbye to my friends and family for six weeks. By the beginning of next week, I will be able to say hello to a multitude of new friends and communities. May the adventure begin!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0