Tsad Kadima (a Step Forward)

Description of Organization:

Tsad Kadima (a step forward in Hebrew), is an award winning Israeli non-profit that was established over three decades ago by Israeli parents of children born with cerebral palsy, who took their children’s fate and future into their own hands and embarked on a life changing journey – to help their children reach their full potential and independence and integrate into the community at large.

Today, Tsad Kadima operates several rehabilitative frameworks, various complementary programs and services, throughout Israel, for infants, children and adults with severe physical disabilities and their families.

Their overriding goal is to enable children and adults with severe physical disabilities to become actively involved, reach a level of functional independence, integrate into the community and participate in normative life frameworks.

Bnai Mitzvah Projects or Volunteer Opportunities offered by the organization for children ages 11 - 13:

Volunteer opportunities for 3 locations include:

1. Rishon Letzion- early childhood frameworks (nurseries and kindergartens) for infants and toddlers with physical disabilities. Tsad Kadima’s school for children and adolescents with severe physical disabilities. Voluntary activity after school hours at Tsad Kadima’s program for preparation for residence in the community in training apartments for adolescents with severe physical disabilities.
2. Jerusalem- Tsad Kadima’s Adult Day Center for adults above 21 years who are 100% disabled. Voluntary activity after school hours at Tsad Kadima’s program for preparation for residence in the community in training apartments for adolescents with severe physical disabilities.
3. Beer-Sheba and Eilat- Early childhood frameworks (nurseries and kindergartens) for infants and toddlers with physical disabilities.

Minimum Age to Volunteer:

17

Offer family volunteer opportunities?

yes