Disability
Students with Down syndrome, autism graduate as teaching assistants
The first cohort completed a joint Herzog College-Shekel training program aimed at bringing people with disabilities into Israeli classrooms as paid teaching assistants.
Fair is not always equal: Adapting bar, bat mitzvahs to developmental challenges - review
Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life - opinion
![Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/392749 "Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]")
Parents association rejects Teachers' Union threat to limit inclusion of students with disabilities
October 7, Gaza war disability stipends 5x greater than pre-war levels - comptroller
These benefits are for nearly 20,000 Israelis who will be given a disability eligibility of over 50%, the report explained, citing NII estimates.
Israel ParaSport Center welcomes Michelon as US board president
Israel ParaSport Center appoints Jon Michelon as US board president to expand opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
KKL's concert gives a night of hope for injured IDF heroes
With two recent terror attacks in Tel Aviv and Israelis anxiously awaiting the return of the remaining Gaza hostages, events such as this one are pivotal in boosting morale.
Documentary on people with special needs, ‘Exposed,’ screens in Jerusalem, Jan. 27
SHEKEL is a leading nonprofit for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the general community.
Post-stroke patients have difficulty following instructions, making rehabilitation uncertain
Researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba examined how a stroke affects the ability to follow changing instructions.
Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities
Beit Issie’s vision is clear: Every person with a disability deserves equal rights and the opportunity to participate in communal life.
From fortress to welcome mat: Accessibility at the Tower of David
Elevators, ramps, and tactile exhibits now make 85% of the site accessible, a feat that required removing a vaulted medieval roof to install an elevator.
‘A moment I will never forget’: North American youth race for disability inclusion
At the finish line, ADI residents, special education students, and rehabilitation patients met the runners so all could complete the race side by side in “the spirit of inclusion."
Technology in the service of accessibility for people with disabilities
several Israeli apps that help people with disabilities improve quality of life and integration into the workforce.
NISKO SMART supports war victims with disabilities
The TECH FOR HEROES project enhances the daily lives of disabled soldiers by providing accessible, independent living through technological solutions, making a significant impact on their routines.
