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Pres. Herzog embraces soldiers with autism after tear-jerking musical performance
Special in Uniform Band sings for equality & acceptance at the inauguration of Brigadier General Orly Markman as Pres. of IDF appeals court.
Teen with autism fulfills dream of joining IDF
Tal Or, Itamar's mother, relates story of his adoption, discovery his autism, fight to allow him to join his friends in the IDF.
'The greatest day in my life': Mother embraces two IDF soldier sons with disabilities.
Heartwarming: Tammy Isaac-Shiffman, mom of 2 boys with special needs, talks about how she guided them past their disabilities, into the IDF.
Chief of Staff to children with disabilities: You are wanted
IDF Chief of Staff promises to place Israeli children with disabilities in the IDF at Special in Uniform event,
A gift born of loss
Israeli educator, Israel Prize winner and bereaved mother Miriam Peretz donates 50,000 ILS to IDF soldiers with disabilities.
Cannabis King “Big Mike” Straumietis inspired by IDF soldiers with disabilities
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Big Mike Straumietis adopts Special in Uniform unit.
Israel’s #1 pop singer in breathtaking musical performance with Special in Uniform Band
Eden Ben Zaken, Israel’s favorite pop star, sings hit song accompanied by soldiers with disabilities.
IDF soldiers with disabilities perform 'Hatikvah' on Israel’s Independence Day
Celebrating Independence Day with inclusion: IDF soldiers with disabilities perform 'Hatikvah' on Israel’s Independence Day.
Jews, Druze, Christians, and Muslims are joining together for a worthy cause
Special in Uniform marks formation of new IDF unit made up of volunteer soldiers from mixed Druze, Muslim, and Christian town.
Special in Uniform soldier: 'I came to help the sea creatures survive'
Special cleanup: Special in Uniform volunteers join the efforts to preserve the Mediterranean shore.
Young man with autism cracks codes in top-secret IDF cyber unit
Itai Kaufman, 24, who received an automatic military exemption after being diagnosed with ASD. But he was determined to serve.
Newest IDF recruit: 'At age 15, I woke up blind, and was sure my life was over'
A dream come true: The amazing story of Daniel Defour, newest IDF recruit: 'Grateful to IDF and Special in Uniform for opening the door.'
Keeping safe in the IDF amid coronavirus
Roy Shifman is a proud soldier. He also has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair, but that doesn’t stop him from his duties.
Soldiers with disabilities return to military bases following six-week furlough
Soldiers from the IDF’s Special in Uniform project return to bases brimming with motivation and ready to continue defending the country.
Mother’s Day: Son beats the odds and serves in the IDF
Daniel Tabarzar was diagnosed with William’s Syndrome as a baby - yet he defied the odds and is now in the IDF’s Special in Uniform program.
Druze commander delivers food to Bnei Brak’s disadvantaged
IDF Major Rami Hassan and soldiers from Special in Uniform are chosen to join the official torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl.
'Special' soldiers are facilitating coronavirus testing
A win-win situation: 'Special in Uniform' soldiers facilitate coronavirus testing.
Proud in Uniform: A New Year of hope and contribution to society
After a yearlong journey, 9 Special-in-Uniform volunteers are inducted into the IDF and receive their soldier’s IDs.
North American immigrant with autism joins Israeli military
'It’s a win-win situation for the country, the soldiers, and for me,' new soldier Michael says.
Blind soldier awarded Presidential Medal of Excellence
Educational officer Sergeant Ori Salmon, who insisted on joining IDF despite being born blind, becomes 1 of 120 soldiers to receive award.
This young autistic soldier never stopped believing in himself
In honor of World Autism Day, Shachak Shriki, diagnosed with autism at the age of 15, tells how he joined the IDF.
IDF celebrates Purim with heartwarming induction ceremony
Four special youth join the IDF in a personalized induction ceremony. Families: 'It's a Purim miracle.'
'Special wings for special soldiers'
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with soldiers from the Special in Uniform program, awarding them special recognition.
Rivlin hosts "Special in Uniform" soldiers
The President hosted IDF's special needs soldiers who are part of the "Special in Uniform" program.
Knesset marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Special in Uniform soldiers are guests of honor in the Knesset and enjoy cross-party support and commendation.
Watch: Special needs soldiers attend Memorial Day ceremony
Soldiers with physical disabilities participate in IDF Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.
Coming full circle ahead of Passover
New squadron of Special in Uniform receives their caps and wings.
MKs meet with JNF to encourage inclusion in Israel
JNF representatives, Knesset members, meet to discuss inclusion of people with disabilities.
With special recruits, Israeli pilots fly higher
Meet Orly Lahat, a retired F-16 pilot, and his son Omer, a teen with cerebral palsy who today a proud soldier in the IDF.
IDF's newest special needs program inaugurates K-9 unit
IDF holds graduation ceremony for soldiers in the 'Special in Uniform' program's new dogs (K-9) unit.
Lighting up the world with inclusion
IDF commanders attend swearing-in ceremony for 12 soldiers with disabilities joining the Home Front Command.
IDF mission receives global support
IDF 'Special in Uniform' which allows teens with special needs to serve and integrate into Israel's social fabric wows supporters worldwide.
Disabled Israeli soldiers aid Mexico earthquake rescue effort
They are members of the JNF-supported 'Special in Uniform' program, which integrates young people with disabilities into the IDF.
PM to blind soldier: You deserve to serve
Blind soldier turns to PM Netanyahu with three wishes; Netanyahu grants two of them - and IDF welcomes new Air Force soldier.
Watch: Soldier with cerebral palsy gets her “wings”
Young woman who defied expectations her entire life does it again and becomes full-fledged DF soldier.
Trailblazing hero wins Presidential Award for Volunteerism
Founder of Special in Uniform, which integrates young people with disabilities into the IDF, accepts award from President Rivlin.
Hero who foiled terror attack leads fight for disabled soldiers
Ariel Almog, who heroically foiled terror attack, is recognized again for his work for disabled soldiers looking to integrate into the IDF.
Watch: Rivlin honors outstanding soldiers with disabilities
President Reuven Rivlin honors 30 outstanding soldiers with disabilities from the Special in Uniform program.
Israeli teen with CP beats the odds, becomes IDF soldier
Teen with cerebral palsy fulfills dream of serving in the IDF.
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