Publication: Scaling Up and Beit Issie Shapiro’s Theory of Change Edited by Dr. Benjamin Hozmi Published by Beit Issie Shapiro Publishing House Publication Date: 2024

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Beit Issie Shapiro shares the innovations it develops for its direct clients with other organizations and local and governmental authorities, so as to increase the number of people who benefit from such services. This dissemination takes place only after the innovation has been tested and researched within the organization. Beit Issie Shapiro also collaborates with other organizations to influence national policy and to advance the rights and well-being of children and adults with disabilities. In the 21st century, the importance of “theory of change” has gained significant global attention, emphasizing the dissemination of innovative working models to bring about widespread social change. Such a theory was developed and implemented at Beit Issie Shapiro with the goal of disseminating successful local programs to broaden their positive impact on as many lives as possible. The literature reviewed in this chapter reveals that this process is complex, and the frustration and challenges involved in disseminating local programs have led to research and a reconceptualization of the “scaling up” strategy. Scaling up means increasing scale, expanding numbers and dissemination. The result of this expansion is a change in policy, and successful programs and projects being adopted in other locations, to benefit as many people as possible. The researchers and professionals introduced in this chapter have defined the concept and explained what is required to successfully implement this strategy.
The first part of the chapter will begin with an overview of scaling up in the world of global development, where the concept is especially relevant. Following this, we will provide definitions of the term and its associated objectives. We will examine the conditions required for scaling up, and the methods commonly used for its implementation. We will also review the barriers to scaling up and insights from experience and research on scaling up around the world.
The second part of the chapter will be dedicated to the theory of change developed at Beit Issie Shapiro, analyzed based on the sources presented in the first part. We will present the vision and values that led the organization to adopt the scaling up approach. We will then outline the conditions that promote and encourage scaling up at Beit Issie Shapiro, and the limitations and challenges that hinder its broader implementation.
Finally, we will discuss lessons learned from Beit Issie Shapiro’s experience that may help other organizations to adopt a similar strategy for their own innovations, or to adopt innovations from others. In this section, we will analyze three of Beit Issie Shapiro’s initiatives: the Rehabilitative Day Care Centers Law, the development of the multi-sensory Snoezelen therapy approach, and the establishment of Friendship Park – an accessible and inclusive playground.
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Sadan, E., Kaminsky, S.,  & Judes, J. (2024). Scaling Up v'teoriyat hashinoy shel Beit Issie Shapira  [Scaling Up and Beit Issie Shapiro’s Theory of Change]. In B. Hozmi (Ed.), Leater leshanot lehashpia: Shinoy hevraty rahav-heykef besde hamugbalut [Identifying Changing Impacting: Scaling Up in the Field of Disability] (Chapter 6; pp. 107-134). Beit Issie Shapiro Publishing House.