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
MKs and parents demand motorized wheelchairs for disabled children
“Our role and duty is to help the disadvantaged. I hope we will find a listening ear in the government offices. We will demand this until it is carried out,” added Ra’am MK Yasser Hujirat.
Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog
A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."
Special Olympics: Embracing strength of vulnerability through athletic achievement
“We believe that this is a tremendous gesture from the State of Israel, not only to recognize the brand of Special Olympics, but to recognize the inherent grit, courage, determination and talent..."
New law to force Israeli gov't offices to employ people with disabilities
Israel's future as a strong, moral and united society depends on its ability to care first and foremost for minority groups.
Israeli athletes head to Berlin for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics were not active in Israel for many years, while the government funded the regular Olympics and Paralympics. But Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar gave it recognition.
Israel's Etgarim launches national fundraising campaign
Over recent years, the association has faced such challenges as the coronavirus pandemic, a decrease in government support and delayed government budgets.
Twitter beats disabled worker's lawsuit over layoffs, for now
"Elon Musk has shown his utter lack of regard for disabled employees through his words and conduct," a lawyer representing a cancer survivor said.
Birthright Israel: Making trips accessible for Jews with disabilities
Thanks to the committed efforts of many players, Birthright is becoming increasingly accessible to any Jewish young adult who wants to experience the country.
SHEKEL screens emotional films with people with disabilities
All four films were moving and showed diverse facets of the special-needs community all around the world, but it also emphasized mutual issues and experiences.
Israel Prison Service inaugurates inmate-run chocolate factory
The ceremony was held at Magel-Nitzan Prison, a facility for incarcerated individuals with cognitive disabilities in need of extra support.