disability

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.

By YINON BEN SHUSHAN
17/05/2024

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?

19/04/2024
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