The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/people-with-disabilities/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:27:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png people with disabilities | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/people-with-disabilities/ 32 32 Bennett unveils plan for increasing disability access across Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-unveils-plan-for-increasing-disability-access-across-israel/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:16:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803818 'Accessibility is not a side issue. It is the heart of our society,' says ex-prime minister; pledges to integrate the disabled into the workforce and IDF

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]]> At Herzog Purim party for children with disabilities, costumes are inclusive by design https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-herzog-purim-party-for-children-with-disabilities-costumes-are-inclusive-by-design/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:26:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3502652 Second lady Michal Herzog says Jerusalem event serves as reminder of how Israel will need to accommodate large number of wounded soldiers returning from war

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]]> Israel digital accessibility startup to be bought by US firm in deal valued at $99m https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-digital-accessibility-startup-to-be-bought-by-us-firm-in-deal-valued-at-99m/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:56:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3190145 UserWay, a developer of technology to improve websites'' usability for people with disabilities, will be delisted from the Tel Aviv stock exchange as part of the transaction

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]]> At group home in Nahariya, bond between Muslim and Jewish young adults survives Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-group-home-in-nahariya-bond-between-muslim-and-jewish-young-adults-survives-oct-7/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:56:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3184312 Aya Jaber, 22, feared being ostracized after the Hamas atrocities, but connection with her friends and flatmates in northern Israel, who also have disabilities, is unbroken by war

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]]> IDF disabled veteran athletes bring home 14 medals from their first Invictus Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-disabled-veteran-athletes-bring-home-14-medals-from-first-invictus-games/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:14:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3099172 Israeli team makes a splash in its debut at sports competition for wounded combatants from around the world, meets 'kind and friendly' games founder Prince Harry

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]]> How a 21-year-old UK model with Down syndrome became a global face for inclusivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-21-year-old-uk-model-with-down-syndrome-became-a-global-face-for-inclusivity/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:13:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3032138 Recently seen on the cover of British Vogue and an inspiration for a new Barbie doll, at only 5 feet and born with a disability, Ellie Goldstein is not your average supermodel

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]]> Israel’s 35 Special Olympics athletes are going for gold at games in Berlin https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-35-special-olympics-athletes-are-going-for-gold-at-games-in-berlin/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:07:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3032428 For the first time, delegation is departing with government backing after group recognized earlier this year as a sports federation; CEO: 'We are beyond excited, beyond motivated'

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]]> Judy Heumann, Jewish American disability advocate who spurred a movement, dies at 75 https://www.timesofisrael.com/judy-heumann-jewish-american-disability-advocate-who-spurred-a-movement-dies-at-75/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:41:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2968071 The daughter of Holocaust survivors broke down barriers for kids and teachers in NYC schools, protested until federal legislation was passed, and advised multiple presidents

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]]> To promote disability inclusion, El Al makes man with autism a crew member for a day https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-makes-man-with-autism-a-crew-member-for-a-day-to-promote-disability-inclusion/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:08:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2960492 Fulfilling a childhood dream, volunteer soldier Idan Fishslevich, 22, becomes a flight attendant in a joint initiative by JNF-USA and Israel's national airline

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]]> Police open probe month after 3 die of food poisoning at Holon care facility https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-open-probe-month-after-3-die-of-food-poisoning-at-holon-care-facility/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:46:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2775920&preview=true&preview_id=2775920 Investigation into Beit Dafna home for residents with disabilities to be conducted by fraud unit, after Health Ministry cited 'severe deficiencies' in kitchen cleanliness

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]]> Lapid in tears as cabinet discusses budget boost for people with disabilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-in-tears-as-cabinet-discusses-budget-boost-for-people-with-disabilities/ Sun, 22 May 2022 16:10:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2767607 PM says proposed bill will enshrine rights and services in law 'for the first time'; FM weeps as he shares daughter's story

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]]> 4 hospitalized in new suspected food poisoning in home for people with disabilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-hospitalized-in-new-suspected-food-poisoning-in-home-for-people-with-disabilities/ Sun, 22 May 2022 08:24:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2767300 Welfare Ministry to investigate incident at Neve Ram facility in north, which comes weeks after 3 died at a similar institution; father of one patient: 'No lessons learned'

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]]> Health Ministry confirms contamination caused deadly food poisoning in Holon shelter https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-confirms-contamination-caused-deadly-food-poisoning-in-holon-shelter/ Sun, 08 May 2022 17:57:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2758454 Officials find fecal bacteria in several food samples, 'severe' deficiencies in maintenance and cleanliness of facility where three died

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]]> Food poisoning suspected as three die at Holon shelter for people with disabilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-die-at-holon-shelter-for-people-with-disabilities-food-poisoning-suspected/ Mon, 02 May 2022 18:52:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2755399 A team sent by the Health Ministry to the Beit Dafna shelter finds severe deficiencies in the facility's kitchen

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]]> People with disabilities forced to flee care homes as assault on Kyiv intensifies https://www.timesofisrael.com/people-with-disabilities-forced-to-flee-care-homes-as-assault-on-kyiv-intensifies/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:41:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2714145 Over 200 refugees unable to fend for themselves disembark into the cold in an arduous escape; UN predicts Europe's 'biggest refugee crisis this century'

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