Special needs
Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village
The annual event brought together visiting students involved in fundraising efforts with residents of the village, rehabilitation patients, staff, and volunteers.
Grapevine, November 14, 2025: A Woman of valor
Back to school: How to prepare children with special needs for the new year - opinion
Reporter's Notebook: Perfect time to panic: Separated from my special-needs son during the war
A special-needs child inspires her parents to spread love, acceptance
Eden was born premature in the 33rd week. By the time she was four months old, the young couple fought with their health medical organization to have her more closely supervised. Something was wrong.
Dog training for high school students in special education
Students in special education classes can enroll in a special dog training program for their high school diploma.
Israeli special-needs education tech unveiled in UN convention
The event focused on the use of technology in special-needs education during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Police officer indicted for death of special needs student Iyad al-Halak
The shooting of Iyad Halak led to criticism of the police, with then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitting it was a mistake.
Israel to hold concerts for people with autism, special needs
The instruments the orchestra features are as diverse as its members, including violins, guitars, percussion instruments, darbuka, pianos and singers.
Israeli foundation to host panel at UN convention on disability rights
The Athena Foundation specializes in empowering teachers through advanced technology, and will be hosting an online event to discuss the use of technology for teaching students with disabilities.
Israeli special-needs karate champion wins gold
Idan Levi from Ramat Gan performed a kata, a karate form that resembles an elegant, yet powerful dance routine perfecting the movements of the martial art.
Special needs teenager drowns in Asi River in northern Israel
The girl arrived at the river as part of an activity arranged for a non-profit organization of special needs teenagers.
Rivlin sees Beit Issie Shapiro transform lives of special needs children
Rivlin has paid special attention to people with special needs, as well as to those who have overcome disabilities.
IDF's elite Givati Brigade soldiers march alongside disabled comrades
The IDF is renowned for being one of the only armies in the world which incorporates young people with special needs into its ranks.
