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.
Choosing life, building hope: Former hostage turns to disability advocacy to honor wife, daughters
B’Yachad promotes referendums to enable the disabled – opinion
Israeli projects for disabled children place first, second in Helen Hamlyn Center Fixperts awards
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.
Israel's first special-needs oleh since accessibility reform arrives
A few months ago, the State of Israel corrected a longstanding omission and allowed people with special needs to prearrange their immigration and residence in the country.
Friendship: The Holy Grail of relationships - opinion
When we think of friendships and their significance, it has to be the similarities that take center stage, creating an environment that doesn’t require inclusion in the first place.
Israel's Equinote helps special needs children feel the music
Taking a look at what the organization has to offer across a range of artistic projects all around the country is particularly pertinent at this time of year.
Shalva in New York: Running to change the world
Shalva’s diverse team included runners from cities across Israel, different ethnic backgrounds and various religious affiliations, each of them experiencing the race as. a personal achievement
It's about time Israel makes aliyah more accessible - editorial
A new initiative is going to make aliyah easier for people with disabilities.
New policy change will assist Jews with disabilities make aliyah
This dramatic change in policy will assist new olim to receive recognition from the appropriate welfare offices prior to their arrival, enabling immediate servicing upon their move to Israel.