Special needs
The invisible scar is the one we refuse to see - opinion
Special in Uniform, a joint initiative with JNF USA, integrates young people with special needs into meaningful IDF service while creating powerful human connections that extend beyond the military.
Through a mother's eyes: The wartime struggle of Israelis with special needs - comment
Education Ministry says students' grades will not be affected by absences during Iran war
Hadera woman fires handgun at husband after catching him mid-sex act with coworker
Beit Issie Shapiro founder to get Israel Prize for lifetime achievement
Naomi Stuchiner founded Beit Issie Shapiro almost 40 years ago, an Israeli organization dedicated to improving the life of children and adults with disabilities.
Special needs IDF solders work to pack coronavirus testing kits – watch
These soldiers, known as "Special in Uniform" soldiers, were recruited to the Health Ministry's logistics center due to their experience in preparing emergency and crisis kits.
Adults with special needs offer babysitting services: a first in Israel
Through the organization Tzohar Halev, special needs adults will look after 2-6 year-old toddlers.
Special-needs musicians to debut in Integrative Orchestra
Jerusalem Academy of Music and SHEKEL project with special-needs musicians to make its debut
Meeting life’s challenges: Deborah's journey to Israel and Judaism
The challenges of raising two special-needs children from foster care and conflicting parenting styles proved too stressful for her husband. Devorah, however, was determined to proceed with adoption.
Respite for special needs children from Israel’s south
The children got to bake pita on a saj, learned about the map of the Land of Israel, enjoyed beautiful views, had fun with the KKL-JNF Activity Mobile and more…
The challenge of special needs: Personetics, a Tel Aviv software company
Jobs in general are difficult to find today, but having a special need makes it that more difficult. Meet Personetics.
BIG to run special needs 'quiet centers'
"We decided to enlist for the people and families who need a customized shopping environment like breathable air," said Yasmin Elad, BIG's corporate responsibility manager.
Autistic student given 'quiet workspace' over a toilet
Funding limitations led staff to try repurposing the bathroom, which was used for storage, superintendent Greg Baker said. No student used the space during the school day, he added.
A communications class comes to Samaria
“Just before age three we put our daughter, who is autistic and nonverbal, on a bus to Hod Hasharon,” explained one parent who asked not to be identified.
