People with disabilities
Side by Side: Helping people with disabilities connect socially
The founder of Side by Side, Jacki Edry, is a mother of five, one of whom, a 29-year-old son, is on the autism spectrum.
Choosing life, building hope: Former hostage turns to disability advocacy to honor wife, daughters
B’Yachad promotes referendums to enable the disabled – opinion
Israeli projects for disabled children place first, second in Helen Hamlyn Center Fixperts awards
Access Israel founder shares goal to make Jewish state accessible
Yuval Wagner was an IDF pilot who became paralyzed after a helicopter crash. Now he runs the NGO Access Israel with the goal of making the Jewish state more accessible to people with disabilities.
Jerusalem firm makes custom therapy dolls for kids with disabilities
Dr. Maurit Beeri: “Play is the child’s ‘work.’ This is what children need to practice – skills that enable them to develop, understand the world, and make sense of their future.”
Nazi euthanasia: Wiesenthal Center inaugurates new exhibition in Argentina
The exhibition commemorates the 300 thousand disabled people murdered by the Nazis.
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.
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."
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..."
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.
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.
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.
