People with disabilities
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.
Disability inclusion cannot start with adults, it starts in school - opinion
Knesset advances bill to recognize Israeli Sign Language as first language of deaf people
Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village
Knesset passes law that defines right to independence for people with disabilities
The unprecedented law gives the disabled more control over their lives.
First orthodox siddur for people with disabilities launched in UK
The siddur is a tailor-made United Synagogue edition produced in partnership with JWeb working in collaboration with Gesher and Kisharon schools (for children with disabilities).
Overcoming bureaucracy to help people with disabilities
Kesher Association calls to allow those with special needs to exercise their rights.
People with disabilities are facing severe loneliness due to COVID-19 - opinion
Social distancing requirements during COVID-19 meant that people with disabilities couldn't get the help they needed, and they are still suffering from it.
Israel's disabilities bill passes Knesset's first reading
The bill defines the basket of services for each tenant, such as close social worker supervision, guidance, transportation, employment, financial management workshops and more.
Ishay Ribo to promote disability care with benefit concert
The event will raise awareness for ADI, and funds will primarily go to the renovation of ADI Jerusalem's high dependency care unit.
The ‘queer, disabled’ Zionist who challenged the conventions of Israel’s founders
Jessie Sampter “spoke of herself as ‘crippled’ from...polio.” In addition, “she wrote of homoerotic longings and had same-sex relationships we would consider queer."
40% of Israeli media items equate intellectual disability with weakness - AKIM
AKIM is the largest organization in Israel providing representation for and advocating alongside 35,000 people with intellectual disabilities
Tainted meat caused Holon disabilities home mass poisoning - report
Tel Aviv District Health Bureau conducted an inspection of the kitchen, which revealed findings of serious defects in the level of maintenance and cleanliness.
David Sharif, a ‘bright light’ among advocates for those with disabilities, dies at 24
Sharif, who was himself autistic, was known throughout the disability advocacy community for his determination and desire to raise awareness.
