Disability
Disabled Iranians deprived of state benefit payments, Tehran invests in war over welfare
Iranian people are being denied sufficient welfare from the state, including medical costs, housing, and diapers, along with a lack of relevant authorities to distribute the supplies.
Power with a heart: Diplomatic women form new circle for disability advocacy
Israel's Toto Equals wins fourth place in Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup
Students with Down syndrome, autism graduate as teaching assistants
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage
Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.
How does the Amit Melave project change the lives of amputees?
A Amit Melave project by the Lottery & Next Step connects amputees, offering emotional support, tools for daily challenges.
SHESEK: Helping Israel's disabled civilians post-Oct. 7
SHESEK is a Hebrew acronym for “rehabilitation and sports in the community,” but the organization focuses on much more than that.
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.
