People with disabilities
Jewish education organization targets program at adults with intellectual disabilities
The program, called What’s Mine is Yours: Jewish Adult Learning for All., aims to provide Jewish academic resources for adults with disabilities, who have few options for Jewish educations.
Maccabi, TOM team up for disabled IDF veterans
Shalem Foundation CEO: Investing in people with disabilities strengthens Israel’s entire society
Disability inclusion cannot start with adults, it starts in school - opinion
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.
Paralympics-Not just broken records: 2,700 repairs undertaken on prosthetic limbs, equipment
During the Paris Paralympics, Ottobock's rapid repairs, including fixing a wheelchair mid-game, ensured athletes could continue competing effectively.
Using AI to empower the underrepresented - opinion
Fast-paced technological advancements in artificial intelligence prove the possibility of creating opportunities for unrepresented groups.
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage
Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.
SHESEK: Helping Israel's disabled civilians post-Oct. 7
SHESEK is a Hebrew acronym for “rehabilitation and sports in the community,” but the organization focuses on much more than that.
Child disability organization faces challenges during the war
Six months into the Gaza war, how is one child disability organization coping?
Developing independence in special education at Alumot Or
An interview with Alumot Or Director General Ziv Magor
Spring camp for disabled children charges forward despite Hamas war
The young campers enjoyed five days of activities like water sports, beach parties, a pajama party, a sunrise trip and more.
International Autism Day: ALUT hostel for Arab adults assists raising awareness of autism
‘Awareness and inclusivity in our communities is only growing,’ says Katreen Naddaf, director of Beit Havradim hostel in the northern Arab city of Shfaram.
Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities
“This is one of the world's greatest overlooked human rights problems today. Tens of millions of people are still locked up, out of public view. The challenge is enormous.”
