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Rabbi Yehuda Mamorstein, CEO and founder of ALEH, stands amid the rubble of the organization's facility in Bnei Brak, following a deadly Iranian missile attack, June 17, 2025. (ALEH)
June 17, 2025, 8:57 pm
A lifeline lies in ruins: Iranian missile destroys a rehab center for disabled kids
ALEH’s Bnei Brak facility, which serves 300 children and young adults with severe disabilities, shattered in Iranian strike; its staff is working to get it reopened soon
By Stav Levaton
Michael Neuman at the set of 'American Ninja Warrior.' (Courtesy of Leah Cohen via JTA)
July 6, 2023, 3:32 am
The inspiring Jewish behind-the-scenes ‘American Ninja Warrior’ story no one will see
Athlete Michael Neuman gave an on-camera shout-out to physically challenged youth from his foundation before forfeiting due to Shabbat observance. Now footage of him has been cut
By jacob gurvis
Krembo Wings provides weekly social activities for hundreds of young people with special needs. (Screenshot/ YouTube)
May 7, 2023, 11:46 pm
Nonprofit for special needs kids says gov’t budget cut forcing summer camp closure
Krembo Wings, which serves 9,000 children nationwide, says it lacks funding for this summer; Welfare Ministry blames last government for budget shortfall; MKs call for action
By ToI Staff
Israel is a world leader in the field of assistive technology, which helps disabled people cope with their environment. (Iacopo Luzi/Times of Israel)
December 4, 2021, 6:11 pm
Poll shows 1 in 3 Israeli parents do not want kids to study with the disabled
Survey by Access Israel also indicates half of Israelis know a person who uses a disabilities parking permit without warrant
By ToI Staff
Ido Shkuri, a wheelchair basketball player for Israel's national team, takes a free throw during the Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem, July 9, 2017. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 15, 2021, 8:29 pm
US man sentenced for stealing $830,000 from charity for disabled Israeli kids
Stuart Nitzkin, ex-head of American Friends of the Israel Sports Center for the Disabled, sentenced to 3.5 years after using embezzled aid money for vacations, NBA tickets
By AP
Denise Sherer Jacobson (left) and friends at Camp Jened (Courtesy of Denise Sherer Jacobson)
June 28, 2020, 4:58 am
How a hippie New York camp put rocket fuel in disability advocacy
Netflix documentary ‘Crip Camp’ charts how an inclusive 1960-70s summer camp in the Catskills shaped activists who are fighting for equality today amid the COVID-19 crisis
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative: A special needs child participates in a program run by Israel's Shalva organization. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
January 19, 2020, 3:07 pm
Study shows how children benefit from intellectually disabled siblings
Researchers using artwork analysis find that a disabled child has a positive effect on family, correlating with higher scores on empathy and closeness, less conflict and rivalry
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Cabins at Camp Tawonga, a Jewish summer camp in North California. (Courtesy of Camp Tawonga)
April 1, 2019, 7:26 pm
Jewish camps get grants to increase accessibility for disabled campers and staff
Each of 16 recipients pledges to increase number of attendees with disabilities to at least 5% of campers
By Marcy Oster
Kids cooking with Q.D. Foodie kitchen tools. (Courtesy Q.D. Foodie)
February 11, 2019, 6:55 pm
Visually impaired kids can whip up a feast with these veggie-shaped utensils
Aimed at kids and adults alike, the smiley-faced kitchen tools make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to lend a hand at mealtime
By Lisa Klug
In this Thursday, July 5, 2018 photo, Syrian refugee Maya Meri, 8, sits on her father Mohammed's lap after being fitted with prosthetic legs at a rehabilitation clinic in Istanbul. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
July 8, 2018, 5:36 pm
Syrian girl born without legs gets new prosthetics in Turkey
An Istanbul specialist heard Maya Meri’s story after she was filmed in a camp for displaced Syrians walking on makeshift legs of tuna cans, plastic tubes and fabric
By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and Mehmet Guzel
Danielle Nagler
April 30, 2018, 9:15 am
Danielle Nagler
My son won’t be serving in the IDF
Hidden disabilities can look a lot like draft-dodging, but this child is not cut out to be a soldier
Rabbi Samuel Hiller leaves the New York court house on October 17, 2017. (Screen capture/YouTube)
October 18, 2017, 12:25 am
New York rabbi gets prison for stealing disabled preschoolers’ funds
Samuel Hiller to spend up to 3 years behind bars for diverting $5 million from child development center to cover personal expenses
By AP
Gaby Shine Markowitz
August 26, 2017, 1:50 pm
Gaby Shine Markowitz
By the way, Hallel has Down Syndrome
Her daughter has taught her that difference is wonderful and acceptance makes the world a better place
Bernie (left) and Ed Massey, co-founders of Portraits of Hope, in a laundromat with machines laminated in art by Portraits of Hope. (Laura Paresky Gould)
March 2, 2017, 5:13 am
Colorful brothers’ art activism literally makes the world a brighter place
Using disabled and disadvantaged artists to beautify public spaces, the Portraits of Hope initiative will this weekend hold a 24-hour paint-a-thon to benefit LA animal shelters
By Lisa Klug
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