disabilities![]() People with disabilities more likely to be arrestedNew study suggests those with disabilities - including non-physical issues - face discrimination every day.![]() 'Everyone should feel like they belong'From ASL interpreters to service dogs, Orthodox shuls are trying to be more inclusive.![]() Musicians with disabilities represent Israel on world tourMusicians with disabilities join world tour on first-ever trip away from home.![]() PM to blind soldier: You deserve to serveBlind soldier turns to PM Netanyahu with three wishes; Netanyahu grants two of them - and IDF welcomes new Air Force soldier.![]() 'Prisoners are not better citizens than hospital patients'Knesset committee head approves vote to place voting booths in hospitals, nursing homes.![]() Disabled wedding guests aren't second-class citizensRabbinical organization to engaged couples: Make accessibility a priority for your wedding.![]() Israeli art school helps students with disabilities succeedJerusalem art school fosters design talent among students with 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. |