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
Using AI to empower the underrepresented - opinion
Fast-paced technological advancements in artificial intelligence prove the possibility of creating opportunities for unrepresented groups.
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage
Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.
SHESEK: Helping Israel's disabled civilians post-Oct. 7
SHESEK is a Hebrew acronym for “rehabilitation and sports in the community,” but the organization focuses on much more than that.
Child disability organization faces challenges during the war
Six months into the Gaza war, how is one child disability organization coping?
Developing independence in special education at Alumot Or
An interview with Alumot Or Director General Ziv Magor
Spring camp for disabled children charges forward despite Hamas war
The young campers enjoyed five days of activities like water sports, beach parties, a pajama party, a sunrise trip and more.
International Autism Day: ALUT hostel for Arab adults assists raising awareness of autism
‘Awareness and inclusivity in our communities is only growing,’ says Katreen Naddaf, director of Beit Havradim hostel in the northern Arab city of Shfaram.
Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities
“This is one of the world's greatest overlooked human rights problems today. Tens of millions of people are still locked up, out of public view. The challenge is enormous.”
Israeli musician David Broza's symphony for disabled inclusivity
Broza performed Monday evening at a benefit at City Winery for Israel ParaSport Center, an organization he has been connected to since age seven.
Israeli kids with disabilities create cup holders for wheelchairs
In a recent project, a group of disabled youngsters at House of Wheels created a promising design meant to enable wheelchair users to move mugs around independently.
