Disability

Shalem Foundation CEO: Investing in people with disabilities strengthens Israel’s entire society 

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, Shalem Foundation CEO Monik Konfino detailed a national model linking policy, local action and care. 

Monik Konfino ,CEO Keren Shalem Foundation Public Fund of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel
A “Young Investors & Technology” panel at The Jerusalem Post Miami Conference featured two startup founders pitching products at the edge of medicine, defense, and regulated finance, with moderator Dr. Efraim Chalamish.

Mission driven: founders explain how startups compete with big-tech salaries

ACCORDING TO the JDC report, 95% of parents of special-needs children claimed they are in great need of financial assistance.

Disability inclusion cannot start with adults, it starts in school - opinion

PARTICIPANTS IN Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran's Disability Awareness Month inclusive race, December 31, 2025.

Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village


The Kangarooz unveiled: Transformative aid for toddlers with disabilities

A groundbreaking dynamic standing aid developed at Beit Guy in partnership with TOM.

 TOM

Turning disability into success: An unmissable inspirational evening

Four inspirational entrepreneurs share their stories at WINWORK's special event in Tel Aviv, featuring art by creators with disabilities.

 Amit Kafri for WINWORK

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.

 ‘I dream a lot about the future. I see a stronger, more inclusive Israeli society,’ says the writer

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. 

 A VOLUNTEER works with a child from a family evacuated from their home due to the war.

Shining a light on Alumot Or: Empowering people with disabilities to lead independent lives

Alumot Or champions dignity and autonomy for individuals with disabilities through a “personal suit” model. "It’s about choosing their own life path,” says CEO Ziv Magor.

 Alumot Or's Eshel HaNasi School initiation ceremony.

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.

 Ruth Peretz and her father Arik at the Nova Music Festival prior to Hamas's attack on October 7 2023

Danel Group: A tale of resilience and growth amidst adversity

 Sigal Regev, Chairperson of the Danel Group.

Israeli Woman: "Happy to get rid of my leg"

Rotem Sadot reveals how the amputation became a positive turning point in her life, and how Mifal Hapais' Amit Melave project helps young amputees build a new life full of meaning.

 "I felt relieved, liberated, a new person who can now do anything"

Omer Adam joins IDF special needs band for 'unforgettable' performance

The event, reportedly attended by over 10,500 people, highlighted the talents of the musicians while emphasizing the importance of inclusion.

Israeli singer Omer Adam on stage with the Special in Uniform band in Tel Aviv, September 24, 2024

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.

 Trekker wheelchairs are seen being used on a hike in Jerusalem.