טלי רוט
Tali Roth-vorchheimer
Background
I am an educator and a consular for nearliy 20 years…, hold a bachelor degree and special education teaching diploma from Seminar Oranim. My master’s degree in Special Education from Haifa University. Since then I have been working in Australia as an educational consultant for families who care for young people with autism. Back in Israel I am working in Beyt-Ekshteyn organization as a professional coordinator responsible for 120 adults and older people with Intellectual Disability. As a quality-of-life trustee, I focus on developing individual programs for each resident in our residential setting, a personal plan that advances his wishes and preserves his abilities. I develop training programs for the team of carers and accompany the team of paramedical therapists.
Current Research
Promoting the personal well-being of residents, older adults with intellectual disabilities. Looking at improving their sense of personal well-being by encouraging social connections with family and friends outside of the residential place. The study includes an intervention program for the implementation of visual social media technology. This technology is designed to provide opportunities for creating and maintaining relationships over time. The significance of the social interactions will be examined after the intervention program on the measures of loneliness and emotional well-being of the residents participating in the study.
Interests
Supporting quality of life and well-being of people with disabilities in new and creative ways. Innovation in person-directed services, use of adapted technology with unique populations and the ageing adults. Meanings of treatment for people with Huntington’s disease.
