Disability
Students with Down syndrome, autism graduate as teaching assistants
The first cohort completed a joint Herzog College-Shekel training program aimed at bringing people with disabilities into Israeli classrooms as paid teaching assistants.
Fair is not always equal: Adapting bar, bat mitzvahs to developmental challenges - review
Understanding your autism even when the journey begins later in life - opinion
![Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/392749 "Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]")
Parents association rejects Teachers' Union threat to limit inclusion of students with disabilities
Using AI to better support adults with autism, other disabilities
On Monday, an Israel conference focused on autism and how artificial intelligence could help millions of people integrate into civil society, cultural events, and the job market.
Creating a compassionate society for Israel’s newly disabled after the war - opinion
Advocating for accessibility and care for Israel’s disabled citizens.
#Love_Kav campaign brings disability awareness to Israel's public transport
“It was particularly important to us for people to understand that public transportation is something that we rely upon heavily,” said initiative participant Shalom Lev.
Global conference strives to make Old City accessible for people with disabilities
Tower of David Jerusalem Museum will host representatives from across the globe to discuss the challenges and solutions of making historic sites and cities accessible.
Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history
“I love seeing disabled characters be played authentically by real disabled people, because no one knows us better than us,” Bode told The Los Angeles Times.
The Kangarooz unveiled: Transformative aid for toddlers with disabilities
A groundbreaking dynamic standing aid developed at Beit Guy in partnership with TOM.
Turning disability into success: An unmissable inspirational evening
Four inspirational entrepreneurs share their stories at WINWORK's special event in Tel Aviv, featuring art by creators with disabilities.
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.
Shining a light on Alumot Or: Empowering people with disabilities to lead independent lives
Alumot Or champions dignity and autonomy for individuals with disabilities through a “personal suit” model. "It’s about choosing their own life path,” says CEO Ziv Magor.
