disability

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.

By SHARON ALTSHUL
11/01/2025

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.

By SHARON ALTSHUL
04/01/2025

‘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."

Technology in the service of accessibility for people with disabilities

several Israeli apps that help people with disabilities improve quality of life and integration into the workforce.

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
09/12/2024

NISKO SMART supports war victims with disabilities

The TECH FOR HEROES project enhances the daily lives of disabled soldiers by providing accessible, independent living through technological solutions, making a significant impact on their routines.

By IN COLLABORATION WITH NISKO
06/12/2024

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

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.

By AMALIA HESS
29/11/2024

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.

By ASHLEY LEE
27/11/2024
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