Kalman Samuels (born Kerry, September 7, 1951) is the founder of Shalva, the Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.
Non-denominational and free of charge, Shalva offers services to individuals with disabilities from infancy to adulthood and their families.
Shalva provides a range of therapies, inclusive educational frameworks, recreational activities, vocational training as well as respite and family support.
Shalva advocates for the inclusion of persons with disabilities through employment programs, community initiatives, and research.