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
Dan Hotels sponsors Israeli Paralympics delegation, hosts honorary event at President's residence
Dan Hotels sponsors Israeli Paralympic team for Paris 2024, continuing a partnership since Beijing 2008, hosting pre-Games gathering in Tel Aviv with lectures and equipment distribution.
Disability rights organizations campaign against UN double standard
Usually, Israel submits a video message central to the theme of the conference, however this year Israel has submitted videos highlighting the UN’s unequal treatment of Israelis since Oct. 7.
Released hostages to receive grants, monthly allowances and medical coverage
Approved: 2,000 NIS monthly stipend for former Hamas hostages, full disability rights, and medical treatment funding. 15 Knesset members supported the bill.
Close your eyes and see festival to focus on challenges faced by the blind
The idea is to hold activities and events that are staged in ways that mimic blindness so people without visual challenges can experience aspects of what blind people go through.
Apple introduces eye-tracking technology for iPhone control
Apple unveils new eye-tracking technology to help users with physical disabilities navigate their devices without touch.
Grapevine: Archive acquisition
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Making Passover accessible: Haggadah for people with disabilities
A disabilities charity develops interactive digital haggadah to make seder more inclusive.
Child disability organization faces challenges during the war
Six months into the Gaza war, how is one child disability organization coping?
Developing independence in special education at Alumot Or
An interview with Alumot Or Director General Ziv Magor
Supreme Court upholds decision not to appeal acquittal of officer who killed Iyad al-Hallak
The petition argued that the court's ruling sets new legal norms, and failing to challenge them would have significant legal consequences.
