The Center for blindness accessibility
To be exposed to the world of blindness
Because of my desire to fulfill my vision, I decided to incorporate into the tranquil and magic rural space in which I live – in the village of Yokneam, activity to increase the awareness of blindness.
I invite you to a unique experience meeting of a personal story, a challenging experience, and exposure to the world of blindness.
During the meeting, I will present the coping with eyesight loss to the participants.
For whom is the meeting intended?
- The audience of the various service providers –Audio Service
- Groups who wish to be exposed to the world of blindness.
The meeting takes place at the Bed & Breakfast “Numa Emek,” in the Village center. The place is open and shaded, with strict observance of the Corona Pandemic rules. In addition, we have at our- location a Club Cabin.
What does the meeting include?
- Preface– my romance with blindness.
- Guide dogs – Information about the training of the dogs at the “Israel Guide Dogs Center ” in Beit Oved and the process of fitting the dog to the blind. Watching a movie about the “Guide Dogs Center.”
- Experiencing workshop – during which we will experience walking blindfolded and with a walking cane, walking with a companion, playing ball games with a bell, eating from a plate, and activity board. The activities will be with eye covers.
- A discussion about the activity, questions, and answers.
At the end of the activity, a meal in nature can be ordered.
Additional activities
We are set to integrate other activities as well in the Ramot Menashe Park area.
- A visit to the Emek Hashalom (Peace Valley) ranch
- Visit the “Wilfrid Israel Museum” in Kibbutz Hazorea
- Visit the Palmach Cave in Kibbutz Mishmar Ha’Emek.
- A tour of acquaintance with the village of Yokneam’s history.
- Oranim – the botanical garden
- Bicycles / Jeeps trip.