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disabilities 'Disabled in workplace' bill expected to passA bill which would require large government bodies to meet a quota of 5% disabled employees approved for final Knesset vote. Google gives $700K to Israeli disabilities technology initiativeMajor Google grant to Tikkun Olam Makers part of plans to improve lives of 250,000 people suffering from disabilities. Heartwarming: Overcoming disabilities to defend the nationLotan has struggled with cerebral palsy her whole life - now thanks to a special program, she is realizing her dream as an IDF soldier. Google paying for free special smartphone for disabled IsraelisSpecial smartphone that is operated with head movements and gestures – now given free of charge to every Israeli who needs it. Former Fashion Photographer Dedicated to Empowering the DisabledRick Guidotti, formerly an award-winning former fashion photographer, now works to expose "the beauty in human diversity". 'Israel Has Come a Long Way in Treatment of the Disabled'Beit Issie Shapiro holds International Conference on Disabilities. ALEH Negev Shows No Limit to What the Disabled Can DoALEH Negev's rehabilitation hosts Congressional staffers and shows them how Israeli ingenuity can change how we care for its vulnerable. Can Technology Change the Lives of the Disabled?Physical therapists, innovators, and technologists meet in Tel Aviv to develop problem-solving machines for the handicapped. Cabinet Approves Increasing Disabled Persons in Civil ServiceThe Cabinet approved Sunday PM's initiative to increase employment of disabled persons in civil service. Directives to be issued in 45 days. Special Needs Soldiers Are 'Great in Uniform'Unique project allowing disabled youth to serve in the IDF and integrate into Israeli society is increasing its scale. Ariel U Eases Access for Students with DisabilitiesAriel University program to ease access for those with handicaps, poor vision, poor hearing, and learning disabilities. A Family’s Medical Challenge Becomes Aliyah NecessityMost people immigrate to Israel for spiritual, religious or familial reasons, and medical care doesn't usually factor into the equation. Terror Victim’s Purim Message: Despair is Just a MaskTerror attack survivor Asael Shabo, who lost his mother and three siblings, has a message of hope for Purim. ‘It’s Possible to be an IDF Soldier – Even With One Arm’Soldier Eliran Oster serves in the IDF, trains and even plays basketball, all with just one hand. Aleh Dedicates New Special Ed School in JerusalemThe ALEH network for special children last week began the new year by dedicating a new school for its children in Jerusalem. Innovators in Disability Services Win 2012 Ruderman PrizeThe Ruderman Foundation has announced its selection of 10 winners of its 2012 Prize in Disability. Four are Israeli organizations. |
