Disability
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
Maccabi Haifa amputee team wins conference cup
Israeli projects for disabled children place first, second in Helen Hamlyn Center Fixperts awards
'Different but equal': Jerusalem nonprofit launches campaign for Disability Day
Instituted by the United Nations in 1992, Disability Day seeks to “build a more just, inclusive, equitable and sustainable world,” according to the UN.
Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion
Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
Two years on, Israel's wounded veterans still battle pain and broken systems - opinion
Israel must put more effort into helping its wounded warriors than lip service.
As Israelis deal with wounds of war, people with disabilities show the way - opinion
Israel’s current war has left deep emotional wounds still in need of healing. Yet we can take pride in knowing that Shalva fulfilled its national responsibility with devotion and dignity.
Biotech between worlds: Jacob Licht's aliyah story - interview
A better question might be: For a couple who fell in love with Israel as teenagers, why did it take us so long to make aliyah?
‘Just be you': How Israel can support individuals with disabilities - opinion
Whereas many people view getting out of bed and coming to work as an obligation, for many employees with disabilities, going to work is welcomed and a source of excitement and recognition.
Israeli Olympic athletes empower children with physical disabilities at Kibbutz Tzora
The Olympic Committee of Israel organized the program in cooperation with the non-profit organization “Go Baby Go Israel” to promote mobility, independence, and inclusion.
Scientists try to prove link between Amazon gold mining and disabilities in babies
While scientists have warned of the risks that mercury could pose to Indigenous children in the Amazon, none have established a causal link to disabilities in their communities.
Millions in public funds stolen in large-scale autism fraud scheme
According to the investigation, the main suspect operated through her privately owned company, offering families “assistance” in applying for disability benefits for their children.
