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Beyond the Headlines: Moments at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Kotel - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Blind, sighted athletes run side by side in Jerusalem Marathon
Israeli medical team restores sight to hundreds in Ethiopian humanitarian mission
Apple introduces eye-tracking technology for iPhone control
Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye following attack, agent says
Wylie described the author's wounds as "profound," and noted the loss of sight of one eye. "He had three serious wounds in his neck.
This week in Jerusalem: Blind to money
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Fighting for inclusion of blind and sight-impaired children
Together with hundreds of active leaders in our organization, and our partners in Israel and across the world, we will continue to strive for full inclusion for all individuals with special needs.
Kornit Digital creates Braille t-shirts for the blind riders association
The cycling group, which consists of blind and visually impaired riders between the ages of 21 and 75 as well as front-volunteer cyclists, is currently traversing the Israeli National Trail.
OrCam MyEye PRO receives CES innovation award
The OrCam MyEye PRO device won the CES award in the accessibility and health and wellness categories.
New platform allows blind people to 'see' virtual reality
The platform will be used to rehabilitate blind people’s orientation skills and provide them with independence, just like Braille does for reading and writing.
World Braille Day - how does Israel use braille?
Since Louis Braille's death in 1852, his writing system has expanded all over the world and is used internationally.
Blind Ethiopian Israeli runner Avi Solomon braces for Abu Dhabi
Avi, 38, has heightened senses of smell and taste. But, unlike many other blind people, he also runs marathons, and he is currently training hard for the Abu Dhabi Marathon in late November.
Toxic DNA buildup in eyes with macular degeneration can cause blindness - study
Macular degeneration affects around 200 million people worldwide. Geographic atrophy is age-related and destroys the light-sensing portion of the eye.
Rabbi who had trouble with his vision created a Braille Sefer Torah
Torahs are supposed to be read and not memorized, which a Braille Torah makes possible for blind and visually impaired Jews.
