Akim-Haifa is a non-profit association operating 65 years.
It was founded in 1951 as an association of parents of mentally-challenged persons, and supplies many services to disabled children and adults in the areas of education, employment, community and housing in the greater Haifa region. We believe that every person, regardless of his or her disability, deserves to lead a life of dignity and respect in the community, just like everyone else; and realize his potential in society.
Akim-Haifa cares for members of all religions - Jews, Muslims, Christians and others, Israeli citizens coming from about 20 local authorities throughout Haifa and its suburbs, as well as the Galilee and northern Israel.
ll members of the management committee are volunteers. Akim-Haifa employs professional, capable and skillful personnel from varied professions, including teachers, social workers, physicians, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and maintenance workers. In all, Akim-Haifa's staff consists of approximately 160 employees working part- and full-time and a group of 50 active volunteers.