Mission:
To make Israel a better place for people
with intellectual disabilities:
a warm, inclusive & respectful society,
enabling self-actualization & offering equal
opportunity while recognizing diversity.
A Unique Organization:
Nation-Wide - Servicing the Periphery:
AKIM is Israel’s leading national
organization for people with intellectual
disabilities with 1,050 employees &
1,000 volunteers, operating 67 branches
in both the Jewish & the Arab sectors.
Person-Centered Approach:
AKIM advocates for all people
with disabilities based on the premise
that each person has autonomy to make
decisions for her/himself and belong
to a community.
Democratic Governance:
Unique democratic organization whose
board & branch leadership are elected
every four years.