Special needs
Israel education system short 3,000 teachers, raising fears over quality of learning
Israel faces a shortage of 3,000 educators, including 200 kindergarten teachers, raising concerns that unqualified staff may have to teach unfamiliar subjects or oversee two classes at once.
The Rebbe's vision of human potential lives on through Friendship Circle - opinion
The invisible scar is the one we refuse to see - opinion
Through a mother's eyes: The wartime struggle of Israelis with special needs - comment
Integrative Orchestra to play music by Israeli special-needs composers
This year’s concert will feature two pieces by musicians with special needs, who were inspired to compose through their work with the orchestra.
Ron Beck from Haifa wins gold at Special Olympics European Championships
Ron Beck, 15, who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, finished first overall in the sprint.
Disabilities law: A major achievement for Israel - editorial
Yair Lapid: “The legislation will provide opportunities and rights for people with disabilities and will change their lives and the lives of their families.”
Lessons learned from COVID will lead us to new insights - opinion
Before COVID-19, men and women with special needs may have been less alert to the consequences of breaches in health protocols.
Making Israel’s history and heritage accessible for all
Heritage sites throughout Israel are now more accessible than ever before for people with disabilities, thanks to Jewish National Fund-USA.
Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater empathy- Hebrew U study
The study is among the first to shed light on the positive implications of growing up with a sibling with special needs.
Woman arrested for drugging her children to defraud National Insurance
The woman pretended that her children were disabled in order to fraudulently receive about NIS 50,000 from National Insurance.
‘Color to the World’ with Pinot Igul
Pinot Igul is an organization that focuses on getting disabled artists’ works in front of the public’s eyes.
The Dov Levy Prize: Cast your vote to win a free ticket to Israel!
Vote today for the winner of the Dov Levy Prize and enter a competition to win a FREE round-trip ticket to Israel!
Ulpana Ofra high school's inclusion programs and education projects
Ulpana has developed a fantastic inclusion program for students with special needs.
