The Joy of Providing Care for Tikvah Layeled’s Children

Tikvah Layeled is an educational facility and rehabilitation center located in Israel. The goal of the organization is to treat children suffering from cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term used to identify several types of disorders that affect the brain and the central nervous system. Children born with this disorder are physically impaired and many are mentally impaired to some degree as well. The goal of Tikvah Layeled is to improve the lives of the children in their care, and to help them lead independent and active lives.

Cerebral palsy can result in many negative physical impairments. Poor vision, speech and hearing can be a result of the disorder, as well as a loss of muscle control and motor skills. These things make it difficult for sufferers to learn in a more conventional environment. While the work is seldom easy, it can be tremendously rewarding and Tikvah Layeled employs a number of top therapists who are dedicated to the improvement of the lives of cerebral palsy children. Working with these children and watching them grow, adapt and learn, despite their disabilities, creates a very positive work environment.

Each child at Tikvah Layeled is assessed individually by the staff so that their therapy can be adjusted according to their need. The facility, in operation since 1982, serves as both a learning and rehabilitation center. These two facets of the operation work together to help children overcome their mental and physical obstacles. They joy of working with cerebral palsy children is evident among the staff and the state-of-the-art facilities are a testament to the hard work, dedication and sense of purpose of founders, Mr. Tavi and Mrs. Shaindel Breitstein.