Disability
"Space is for everyone": Jeff Bezos' company makes history again | watch
Michaela Benthaus, a European Space Agency engineer in a wheelchair, became the first person with this disability in space: "I loved the view, microgravity, and the flight upwards."
Bank Hapoalim receives 'Accessible Organization' certificate from Access Israel
'I wanted to serve fully': NGO support program enables young deaf adults to serve in the IDF
Reopened Aleh care facility makes menorah as symbol of hope from Iranian missile fragments
'Different but equal': Jerusalem nonprofit launches campaign for Disability Day
Instituted by the United Nations in 1992, Disability Day seeks to “build a more just, inclusive, equitable and sustainable world,” according to the UN.
Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion
Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
Two years on, Israel's wounded veterans still battle pain and broken systems - opinion
Israel must put more effort into helping its wounded warriors than lip service.
As Israelis deal with wounds of war, people with disabilities show the way - opinion
Israel’s current war has left deep emotional wounds still in need of healing. Yet we can take pride in knowing that Shalva fulfilled its national responsibility with devotion and dignity.
Biotech between worlds: Jacob Licht's aliyah story - interview
A better question might be: For a couple who fell in love with Israel as teenagers, why did it take us so long to make aliyah?
‘Just be you': How Israel can support individuals with disabilities - opinion
Whereas many people view getting out of bed and coming to work as an obligation, for many employees with disabilities, going to work is welcomed and a source of excitement and recognition.
Israeli Olympic athletes empower children with physical disabilities at Kibbutz Tzora
The Olympic Committee of Israel organized the program in cooperation with the non-profit organization “Go Baby Go Israel” to promote mobility, independence, and inclusion.
Scientists try to prove link between Amazon gold mining and disabilities in babies
While scientists have warned of the risks that mercury could pose to Indigenous children in the Amazon, none have established a causal link to disabilities in their communities.
Millions in public funds stolen in large-scale autism fraud scheme
According to the investigation, the main suspect operated through her privately owned company, offering families “assistance” in applying for disability benefits for their children.
Israel's Guy Sasson starts strong in singles, doubles at US Open
Despite the straightforward win, Sasson acknowledged the nerves of opening matches at a Grand Slam and praised his opponents.
