people with disabilities

Alumot Or: Guiding special education students into adulthood

Since its inception, Alumot Or has supported hundreds of students in special education in 15 educational centers throughout Israel.

Wheelchair (illustrative)

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."

By WALLA! TOURISM
26/06/2023

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..."

By URIEL STURM
16/06/2023
Disabled Israelis protest outside the Knesset, October 2017

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.

By AVRAHAM BLOCH/MAARIV
13/06/2023

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.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
02/06/2023

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.

By EMILY GOLDEN
29/05/2023

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.

By REUTERS
08/05/2023

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.

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