People with disabilities
Through a mother's eyes: The wartime struggle of Israelis with special needs - comment
The mental and physical wartime challenges for Israelis with special needs
Where disability meets determination
Israel's deadly neglect: Disability rights ignored in emergency plans - opinion
Petition calls for emergency evacuation for disabled, elderly Israelis amid Iran missile threat
Children with autism no longer have to go to board reviews
The National Insurance Institute issued a new circular to branches across Israel. A child with autism should not have to keep attending frequent board reviews.
Flight crew ignores disabled woman dragging herself to bathroom
Jennie Berry claimed she was told by one of the flight attendants that all people with disabilities should "wear a diaper" during flights.
Israeli national Special Olympics competition to be hosted for the first time ever
Israel's first national Special Olympics competition is set to take place in northern Israel at the end of October.
IDF soldiers, disabled veterans pack food for charity
The food is destined to reach some 1,650 disabled IDF veterans during the High Holidays.
This woman made aliyah and led the push for Israeli disability inclusion
Clara Katz Feldman is the social visionary behind the SHEKEL organization that has transformed the field in Israel and several other countries.
Shalva Center opens bomb shelter for people with disabilities
The center, which is dedicated to helping people with disabilities, opened its building to help them and their families stay safe amid rocket fire.
Founders of Special Children's Center win Dov Levy Prize
“We discovered that a special child can soar beyond challenges and beyond expectations with the help of a loving hand."
Knesset passes law that defines right to independence for people with disabilities
The unprecedented law gives the disabled more control over their lives.
First orthodox siddur for people with disabilities launched in UK
The siddur is a tailor-made United Synagogue edition produced in partnership with JWeb working in collaboration with Gesher and Kisharon schools (for children with disabilities).
Overcoming bureaucracy to help people with disabilities
Kesher Association calls to allow those with special needs to exercise their rights.
