People with disabilities
Shalem Foundation CEO: Investing in people with disabilities strengthens Israel’s entire society
At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, Shalem Foundation CEO Monik Konfino detailed a national model linking policy, local action and care.
Disability inclusion cannot start with adults, it starts in school - opinion
Knesset advances bill to recognize Israeli Sign Language as first language of deaf people
Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village
Resilience amid war: How Israeli nonprofits support people with disabilities
The Jerusalem Report contacted leading Israeli organizations to see how the protracted war has impacted their populations and work.
Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities
Beit Issie’s vision is clear: Every person with a disability deserves equal rights and the opportunity to participate in communal life.
Israel's invisible mental health crisis, and how it affects Israelis with disabilities - opinion
There is a need for a comprehensive, national approach that goes beyond traditional mental health interventions.
NISKO SMART supports war victims with disabilities
The TECH FOR HEROES project enhances the daily lives of disabled soldiers by providing accessible, independent living through technological solutions, making a significant impact on their routines.
The Kangarooz unveiled: Transformative aid for toddlers with disabilities
A groundbreaking dynamic standing aid developed at Beit Guy in partnership with TOM.
Because we are all equal in emergency - opinion
Two days after the war broke out, I established the Purple Emergency Center – an emergency assistance center for people with disabilities.
A lifeline during war: Kesher provides for families of children with disabilities - opinion
In this time of unprecedented hardship, Kesher has been – and will continue to be – a lifeline and a beacon of hope for Israel’s special families.
Memorial garden dedicated to Ruth Peretz, murdered by Hamas at Nova Music Festival
The memorial garden was dedicated to Ruth Peretz, honoring her life and special bond with her father, following their tragic deaths.
This is how wheelchair-bound ex-soldiers can still hike in Israel
As a result of the efforts of Omer Zur – a veteran and son of a wheelchair-using retired IDF officer – paraplegics can participate in hikes that go off-road, even venturing into rough terrain.
Paralympics-Not just broken records: 2,700 repairs undertaken on prosthetic limbs, equipment
During the Paris Paralympics, Ottobock's rapid repairs, including fixing a wheelchair mid-game, ensured athletes could continue competing effectively.
