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
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.
Creating a compassionate society for Israel’s newly disabled after the war - opinion
Advocating for accessibility and care for Israel’s disabled citizens.
#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.
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.
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.
The Kangarooz unveiled: Transformative aid for toddlers with disabilities
A groundbreaking dynamic standing aid developed at Beit Guy in partnership with 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.
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.
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.
Shining a light on Alumot Or: Empowering people with disabilities to lead independent lives
Alumot Or champions dignity and autonomy for individuals with disabilities through a “personal suit” model. "It’s about choosing their own life path,” says CEO Ziv Magor.