Margulies Family Names Department for the Development Children with Special Needs for Devorah Margulies, z"l

10/06/2024 | Development of Children with Special Needs (M.A) in memory of Devorah Margulies

HAC is thrilled to announce that our dedicated friends and supporters, Trisha and Fred Margulies, have generously committed to name the Department for the Development of Children with Special Needs in memory of Devorah Margulies, z"l. This remarkable contribution will make a lasting impact on the College and this professional field in Israel. The Department offers a groundbreaking M.A. degree program, the only one of its kind in Israel. The program was designed to train students for senior leadership roles in settings that provide treatment for children with special needs. By emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, the program provides comprehensive training that incorporates principles from various clinical disciplines, special education, psychology, and social work.

Program graduates will become qualified to manage the Child Development Institutes located in major Israeli hospitals, as well as various community-based programs that care for young children with significant developmental disabilities. We are deeply grateful to Trisha and Fred Margulies for their unwavering support and visionary leadership. Their commitment will empower future leaders in this field to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families throughout Israel.