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.

Illustrative, a woman in a wheelchair outside a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv.
 Israelis take cover in a public shelter as a siren is sounded warning of incoming missiles fired from Iran into Israel. March 06, 2026.

Petition calls for emergency evacuation for disabled, elderly Israelis amid Iran missile threat

New transportation solutions for people with mobility difficulties

When mobility is a medical challenge: How advanced electric technology is changing lives

Jodi Samuels, founder of JIC and Jodi's Voice.

Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community


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.

Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history

“I love seeing disabled characters be played authentically by real disabled people, because no one knows us better than us,” Bode told The Los Angeles Times.

 MARISSA BODE attends the ‘Wicked’ New York premiere at the Museum of Modern Art earlier this month.

The Kangarooz unveiled: Transformative aid for toddlers with disabilities

A groundbreaking dynamic standing aid developed at Beit Guy in partnership with TOM.

 TOM

Turning disability into success: An unmissable inspirational evening

Four inspirational entrepreneurs share their stories at WINWORK's special event in Tel Aviv, featuring art by creators with disabilities.

 Amit Kafri for WINWORK

Because we are all equal in emergency - opinion

Two days after the war broke out, I established the Purple Emergency Center – an emergency assistance center for people with disabilities.

 ‘I dream a lot about the future. I see a stronger, more inclusive Israeli society,’ says the writer

A lifeline during war: Kesher provides for families of children with disabilities - opinion

In this time of unprecedented hardship, Kesher has been – and will continue to be – a lifeline and a beacon of hope for Israel’s special families. 

 A VOLUNTEER works with a child from a family evacuated from their home due to the war.