Disability
Israel's deadly neglect: Disability rights ignored in emergency plans - opinion
Israel's failure to provide accessible shelters for disabled citizens leaves them vulnerable during missile attacks, with deadly consequences for hundreds of thousands.
Petition calls for emergency evacuation for disabled, elderly Israelis amid Iran missile threat
When mobility is a medical challenge: How advanced electric technology is changing lives
Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community
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.
October 7, Gaza war disability stipends 5x greater than pre-war levels - comptroller
These benefits are for nearly 20,000 Israelis who will be given a disability eligibility of over 50%, the report explained, citing NII estimates.
Israel ParaSport Center welcomes Michelon as US board president
Israel ParaSport Center appoints Jon Michelon as US board president to expand opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
KKL's concert gives a night of hope for injured IDF heroes
With two recent terror attacks in Tel Aviv and Israelis anxiously awaiting the return of the remaining Gaza hostages, events such as this one are pivotal in boosting morale.
Documentary on people with special needs, ‘Exposed,’ screens in Jerusalem, Jan. 27
SHEKEL is a leading nonprofit for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the general community.
Post-stroke patients have difficulty following instructions, making rehabilitation uncertain
Researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba examined how a stroke affects the ability to follow changing instructions.
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.
From fortress to welcome mat: Accessibility at the Tower of David
Elevators, ramps, and tactile exhibits now make 85% of the site accessible, a feat that required removing a vaulted medieval roof to install an elevator.
‘A moment I will never forget’: North American youth race for disability inclusion
At the finish line, ADI residents, special education students, and rehabilitation patients met the runners so all could complete the race side by side in “the spirit of inclusion."
Technology in the service of accessibility for people with disabilities
several Israeli apps that help people with disabilities improve quality of life and integration into the workforce.
