Social Work Students Connect With Disability Services at Ohel Sarah
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Social work students from Mabh'ar College visited the 'Ohel Sarah' organization to learn about intellectual disabilities and interact with service recipients. The visit included tours of facilities, direct conversations, and a lecture on a strengths-based approach. The students reportedly gained a more positive and understanding perspective on disability and the work of social workers in the field.
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- Social work students from Mabh'ar College visited 'Ohel Sarah' to learn about intellectual disabilities.
- The visit aimed to foster direct interaction between students and service recipients.
- Students toured facilities including a nursery, residential apartment, and schools.
- A lecture focused on a strengths-based approach for individuals with disabilities.
- The organization reported students gained a more positive perspective on disability.
Social work students from Mabh'ar College visited the 'Ohel Sarah' organization this week as part of a collaboration aimed at increasing understanding of intellectual disabilities and fostering direct interaction between students and service recipients. The visit, guided by Rabbi Eliyahu Mushkovitz, director of the Tiferet Shmuel Yeshiva, included a tour of various facilities. These included the 'Mashalav' nursery, a residential apartment for service recipients, and the 'Beit Hinuch' and 'Beit Shi' schools.
During the tour, students engaged in direct conversations with individuals receiving services, gaining firsthand insight into their daily lives and the organization's work. The day concluded with a lecture by Dr. Benjamin Hoizmi from Beit Izzy Shapiro on the 'strengths-based approach' for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing their potential and the importance of viewing them positively, particularly those with autism.
'Ohel Sarah' reported that the students left the visit feeling inspired, with a renewed, positive perspective on disability and a deeper understanding of the lives of those they serve. The students expressed admiration for the dedication and professionalism of the organization's staff.
Malka Weinberg, manager of 'Ohel Sarah,' stated that direct encounters allow for recognizing individuals beyond their disabilities, highlighting their unique strengths and abilities. She expressed pleasure in the partnership with Mabh'ar College, which exposes students to their work and underscores the significance of respectful, professional, and tailored care, as well as the vital role of social workers in advancing the welfare of individuals with disabilities and their families.