People with disabilities
New emergency center launched to aid disabled Israelis during missile attacks
The initiative provides immediate, life-saving assistance to those who are often left unprotected in moments of crisis.
Beyond awareness: Making accessibility a daily practice for inclusion - opinion
How one teenager in northern Israel learned to fight the stigma around autism - opinion
Purim joy comes early as Beit Issie Shapiro visits the President’s Residence
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.
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.
Israel's invisible mental health crisis, and how it affects Israelis with disabilities - opinion
There is a need for a comprehensive, national approach that goes beyond traditional mental health interventions.
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.
The Kangarooz unveiled: Transformative aid for toddlers with disabilities
A groundbreaking dynamic standing aid developed at Beit Guy in partnership with TOM.
Because we are all equal in emergency - opinion
Two days after the war broke out, I established the Purple Emergency Center – an emergency assistance center for people with disabilities.
A lifeline during war: Kesher provides for families of children with disabilities - opinion
In this time of unprecedented hardship, Kesher has been – and will continue to be – a lifeline and a beacon of hope for Israel’s special families.
Memorial garden dedicated to Ruth Peretz, murdered by Hamas at Nova Music Festival
The memorial garden was dedicated to Ruth Peretz, honoring her life and special bond with her father, following their tragic deaths.
