disability

 Freed hostages Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, February 22, 2025

The long, sad, saga of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed

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.

11/02/2025

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.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
31/01/2025
 PERFORMING FOR IDF veterans at Reading 3, at the Tel Aviv port.

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.

From fortress to welcome mat: Accessibility at the Tower of David

Elevators, ramps, and tactile exhibits now make 85% of the site accessible, a feat that required removing a vaulted medieval roof to install an elevator.

‘A moment I will never forget’: North American youth race for disability inclusion

At the finish line, ADI residents, special education students, and rehabilitation patients met the runners so all could complete the race side by side in “the spirit of inclusion."

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