People with disabilities
Israel's deadly neglect: Disability rights ignored in emergency plans - opinion
Israel's failure to provide accessible shelters for disabled citizens leaves them vulnerable during missile attacks, with deadly consequences for hundreds of thousands.
Petition calls for emergency evacuation for disabled, elderly Israelis amid Iran missile threat
When mobility is a medical challenge: How advanced electric technology is changing lives
Jewish education organization targets program at adults with intellectual disabilities
Because we are all equal in emergency - opinion
Two days after the war broke out, I established the Purple Emergency Center – an emergency assistance center for people with disabilities.
A lifeline during war: Kesher provides for families of children with disabilities - opinion
In this time of unprecedented hardship, Kesher has been – and will continue to be – a lifeline and a beacon of hope for Israel’s special families.
Memorial garden dedicated to Ruth Peretz, murdered by Hamas at Nova Music Festival
The memorial garden was dedicated to Ruth Peretz, honoring her life and special bond with her father, following their tragic deaths.
This is how wheelchair-bound ex-soldiers can still hike in Israel
As a result of the efforts of Omer Zur – a veteran and son of a wheelchair-using retired IDF officer – paraplegics can participate in hikes that go off-road, even venturing into rough terrain.
Paralympics-Not just broken records: 2,700 repairs undertaken on prosthetic limbs, equipment
During the Paris Paralympics, Ottobock's rapid repairs, including fixing a wheelchair mid-game, ensured athletes could continue competing effectively.
Using AI to empower the underrepresented - opinion
Fast-paced technological advancements in artificial intelligence prove the possibility of creating opportunities for unrepresented groups.
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage
Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.
SHESEK: Helping Israel's disabled civilians post-Oct. 7
SHESEK is a Hebrew acronym for “rehabilitation and sports in the community,” but the organization focuses on much more than that.
Child disability organization faces challenges during the war
Six months into the Gaza war, how is one child disability organization coping?
Developing independence in special education at Alumot Or
An interview with Alumot Or Director General Ziv Magor
