Disability

Maccabi, TOM team up for disabled IDF veterans

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to ensure that anyone who wishes to train, compete, or pursue a sporting dream is able to do so.

MACCABI WORLD UNION CEO Roy Hessing (left) and Tikkun Olam Makers founder Gidi Grinstein pose after signing their organizations' collaboration agreement.
Monik Konfino ,CEO Keren Shalem Foundation Public Fund of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel

Shalem Foundation CEO: Investing in people with disabilities strengthens Israel’s entire society 

A “Young Investors & Technology” panel at The Jerusalem Post Miami Conference featured two startup founders pitching products at the edge of medicine, defense, and regulated finance, with moderator Dr. Efraim Chalamish.

Mission driven: founders explain how startups compete with big-tech salaries

ACCORDING TO the JDC report, 95% of parents of special-needs children claimed they are in great need of financial assistance.

Disability inclusion cannot start with adults, it starts in school - opinion


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.

 Identification and rapid response to stroke

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.

 Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana.

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.

  An intern at the Tower of David tries out goggles that offer a panoramic virtual reality view of Jerusalem.

‘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."

A war-wounded IDF soldier undergoing rehabilitation at the Kaylie Rehabilitation Medical Center  at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran reaches the finish line at ADI’s Third Annual ‘Race for Inclusion’  on Tuesday, December 24.

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.

 People with disabilities

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.

Tech for Heroes

Using AI to better support adults with autism, other disabilities

On Monday, an Israel conference focused on autism and how artificial intelligence could help millions of people integrate into civil society, cultural events, and the job market.

 Group, business people and hands in stack for teamwork, collaboration or diversity in workplace community.

Creating a compassionate society for Israel’s newly disabled after the war - opinion

Advocating for accessibility and care for Israel’s disabled citizens.

 The renewed Tower of David, now accessible to all.

#Love_Kav campaign brings disability awareness to Israel's public transport

“It was particularly important to us for people to understand that public transportation is something that we rely upon heavily,” said initiative participant Shalom Lev. 

 Israel Elwyn Bus Campaign

Global conference strives to make Old City accessible for people with disabilities

Tower of David Jerusalem Museum will host representatives from across the globe to discuss the challenges and solutions of making historic sites and cities accessible.

 The renewed Tower of David, now accessible to all.