People with disabilities

Side by Side: Helping people with disabilities connect socially

The founder of Side by Side, Jacki Edry, is a mother of five, one of whom, a 29-year-old son, is on the autism spectrum.

ET LA’ASOT runs programs pairing high school students with disabilities with their peers, and Side by Side, Building Community, Together seeks to create a similar program for 20-somethings (illustrative image).
SHARABI: ‘THERE’S only one place that I want to actually be part of and create something and work together with. This is at Shalva.”

Choosing life, building hope: Former hostage turns to disability advocacy to honor wife, daughters

Naftali Bennett

B’Yachad promotes referendums to enable the disabled – opinion

Shai Sheinfeld and Roy After with 5-year-old Ziv Cohen designing a bike for him for the Helen Hamlyn Center for Design’s 2026 Fixperts Awards.

Israeli projects for disabled children place first, second in Helen Hamlyn Center Fixperts awards


Israel ParaSport Center marks 65 years with new Luski Aquatic Center

Reporter's Notebook: The new Luski Aquatic Center marks the third generation of the Luski family's support for the Israel ParaSport Center, ensuring disabled athletes have facilities to thrive.

Israel ParaSport Center marks 65 years with new Luski Aquatic Center

‘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.

 Israel Elwyn Bus Campaign

Team Shalva heads to NYC Marathon, running in memory of fallen heroes

The Shalva running team, featuring 155 runners including wounded vets and October 7 survivors, completed the NYC Marathon, marking a global statement of spirit and hope.

Team Shalva runs NYC Marathon

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.

Israeli Olympians meet with children in Kibbutz Tzora.

New report: Heavy burden on health services for people with disabilities

The system is collapsing under the demand since the start of the war, the number of people turning to services has increased by dozens of percent, and caregivers report growing distress.

Since the beginning of the war, there has been a several-hundred-percent increase in calls to mental support hotlines

New community model helps Israelis with disabilities age with dignity

The framework, developed by SHEKEL and approved by the Welfare and Social Security Ministry, integrates housing, employment, and holistic supports within city neighborhoods.

Top row: Prof. Tova Band-Winterstein; Ayelet Fishbein; Danny Katz; Dr. Alon Zamir; Dr. Boaz Tadmor. Second row: Offer Dahari; Clara Katz Feldman; Michal Regev.

Surfing beyond limits where the sea meets the soul

The growing surf community at Posseable is transforming lives through inclusion, trust, and the power of the ocean.

Posseable: "There’s something natural about being among people with shared interests, regardless of ability."

Social media matchmaker accused of defrauding thousands of shekels from disabled clients

The defendant is alleged to have also robbed victims at gunpoint, using an airsoft gun to imitate a real weapon.

Police operate against a criminal organization.

Special Olympics Young Athletes: The inspiring program in Israel for children with disabilities

Beyond the impact on children, the program also positively affects families and the broader environment.

YEDIDYA GROSS, age 4, takes part in a Special Olympics Young Athletes session – building strength, confidence, and joy through inclusive play.

New emergency center launched to aid disabled Israelis during missile attacks

The initiative provides immediate, life-saving assistance to those who are often left unprotected in moments of crisis.

 The 'Purple War Room' emergency center to Help Israelis with disabilities during wartime.