Disability
The invisible scar is the one we refuse to see - opinion
Special in Uniform, a joint initiative with JNF USA, integrates young people with special needs into meaningful IDF service while creating powerful human connections that extend beyond the military.
Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44
Where disability meets determination
Israel's deadly neglect: Disability rights ignored in emergency plans - opinion
Aliyah and accessibility: The reality for disabled immigrants in Israel
The Magazine spoke with disabled olim (new immigrants) and service providers about their experiences and the support available to them.
On Family Day and Rare Disease Awareness Day, we must fight for equality - opinion
Family Day and Rare Disease Awareness Day coincide on the calendar, and to me, this is an important reminder: Every family is a family, no matter how they came to be.
Hamas's abuse of two mentally ill Israelis shows depths of terror group's cruelty - comment
Their decade-long captivity speaks volumes about the worst of human nature, of the depth of cruelty of which humans are capable.
Resilience amid war: How Israeli nonprofits support people with disabilities
The Jerusalem Report contacted leading Israeli organizations to see how the protracted war has impacted their populations and work.
October 7, Gaza war disability stipends 5x greater than pre-war levels - comptroller
These benefits are for nearly 20,000 Israelis who will be given a disability eligibility of over 50%, the report explained, citing NII estimates.
Israel ParaSport Center welcomes Michelon as US board president
Israel ParaSport Center appoints Jon Michelon as US board president to expand opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
KKL's concert gives a night of hope for injured IDF heroes
With two recent terror attacks in Tel Aviv and Israelis anxiously awaiting the return of the remaining Gaza hostages, events such as this one are pivotal in boosting morale.
Documentary on people with special needs, ‘Exposed,’ screens in Jerusalem, Jan. 27
SHEKEL is a leading nonprofit for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the general community.
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.
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.
