disability

Spring camp for disabled children charges forward despite Hamas war

The young campers enjoyed five days of activities like water sports, beach parties, a pajama party, a sunrise trip and more.

New brain-computer interface allows people to play games with their thoughts

A universal brain-computer interface that lets people play games with just their thoughts can be adopted to improve the lives of those with motor disabilities.

Knesset holds conference advocating for the disabled during wartime

The Knesset held a conference with the Purple Vest organization to discuss the wartime accessibility issues of people with disabilities.

HIT students bring joy to disabled children with 'dream costumes' project for Purim

"Mom, I want a wheelchair because I want to be cool like them!" – Children with disabilities at Beit Issie Shapiro embrace holiday spirit with customized costumes that incorporate mobility aids.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
24/03/2024

Toddler mobility chairs bring joy to children in Jerusalem

TOM is about making affordable and accessible solutions for people with disabilities.

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Israel's Sheba Hospital sued by disabled candidate over inaccessibility

The hospital responded that, unfortunately it was not possible due to " space restiants of the hospital" and that it wouldnt be "so comfortable."

By AVICHAY CHAIM
05/03/2024

Association invests NIS 6 million to build home for disabled graduates

The house, unoccupied amid the ongoing war, aims to provide lodging to those with complex disabilities

Israeli kids with disabilities create cup holders for wheelchairs

In a recent project, a group of disabled youngsters at House of Wheels created a promising design meant to enable wheelchair users to move mugs around independently.

By YUVAL BAGNO/MAARIV
21/01/2024
 ‘GIRL POWER’ by Reut Fundas.

Young Israeli artists with disabilities express emotions amid war

Finding a means of self-expression amid the tumult of war is a formidable challenge, as words often fall short of encapsulating the profound emotions that accompany these traumatic times.

By PENINA HOROWITZ
31/12/2023
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