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Hagit Edri (second from left) with her daughters and new son-in-law. 'I taught my daughters they don’t have to translate just because they feel they have to'

She can’t hear the music; Her daughters make sure she never misses it

A video of Hagit Edri’s daughters translating a song into sign language while dancing moved viewers online; Ahead of Oranit’s wedding, they spoke about life in a deaf family, the importance of interpreters and making sign language accessible

Sharon Kidon | 08.28.26

Israelis with disabilities, terror survivors and teens conquer Kilimanjaro together

Thirty-four Israelis reach Africa’s highest peak in an accessibility-focused expedition bringing together wheelchair users, wounded soldiers, terror survivors and teens facing family cancer

ynet Global | 08.24.26

‘Corsets helped me fall in love with my body’: Disabled activist reclaims sexuality and control

Born with spina bifida and using crutches since childhood, fashion historian Ariella Goichman Garber says lingerie helped her overcome disconnection from her body, feel desirable and challenge assumptions about disability and sexuality

Lori Stadtmauer | 08.22.26

שוטרי תחנת בת ים עצרו חשוד, תושב בת ים, בחשד לביצוע אונס אלים בצעירה בת 18 במלון דירות בעיר

Man charged with luring 19-year-old with intellectual disability to hotel and raping her

Prosecutors say Rafael Shraga posed as a 28-year-old masseur, ignored the woman’s refusals and assaulted her repeatedly; her family alerted police after sensing she was in distress; Shraga denies the charges and says the encounter was consensual

Maya Cohen | 08.20.26

'I felt I was disappearing': the hidden cost of raising a child with disabilities

Half of parents of children with special needs say they cannot work despite wanting to, as caregiving demands erode careers, income and confidence; the Kesher program is helping them return to the workforce

Ofir Hauzman | 08.09.26

Israeli social inclusion model reaches Tokyo with café employing people with disabilities

GOOD THE GOOD, a new café in the Japanese capital, is based on an Israeli model developed by Shekulo Tov to help people with disabilities and mental health challenges enter the workforce and connect with the community

Itamar Eichner | 06.15.26

She came for a year, but war, volunteering and belonging kept her in Israel

A New Jersey teen who came to Israel for a gap year chose to stay during wartime; through national service and volunteering with people with disabilities she found a deeper sense of belonging, responsibility and home

ynet Global | 02.04.26

‘Born with cerebral palsy, I chose to become a mother on my own terms’

Adi Skarishevsky chose not to wait for a partner, overcame her fears, and last month gave birth to her son Oz Meir; 'It’s true I can’t do everything, but there are others who serve as my hands and legs'

Galit Hareli | 12.26.25

Two brothers, one mission: Living with muscular dystrophy, they refuse to give up on the IDF

After his older brother proved it was possible, 18-year-old Aviel Yosef David followed his path to volunteer in uniform, showing that disability does not define contribution

Ofir Hauzman | 12.13.25

‘He can write code but struggles in a job interview’: Teen’s AI assistant helps young adults with autism

Aviv Shoshan and his mother Hani, created a virtual AI 'social assistant' that helps young adults on the autism spectrum practice conversations—from job interviews to dates—without judgment or stress; Their project was selected for OfekTech’s accelerator program

Kobi Liberman | 12.02.25

From patient to player: Meet wheelchair basketball star Noam

Noam began training with the ADI Negev team — tentatively at first. But the change was almost immediate

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 08.14.25

Israeli project takes on challenges for parents with disabilities

Designer Dana Yichye Shwachman and former Paralympic swimmer Erel Halevi talk about new initiative providing solutions for parents with disabilities in Israel since the October 7 attack

Sharon Kidon | 12.10.24

New project brings nature closer to everyone

KKL-JNF unveils new nature sites designed to accommodate disabled visitors, emphasizing dedication to ensuring all citizens can experience country’s natural beauty

Ynetnews | 12.09.24

Montana Tucker visits the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem

Montana Tucker celebrates inclusion and resilience ahead of Disability Awareness Day

Social media influencer and pro-Israel advocate visits Shalva National Center in Jerusalem, highlighting organization’s transformative work with individuals with disabilities; 'They are just the happiest, most loving human beings in the world,' she says

Ynetnews | 12.02.24

Job interviews are never easy for anyone

Equal rights for all: Tips for disabled people in job interviews

Job hunting is never easy, but it is even harder for people living with disabilities, especially in awkward interviews after the candidate reveals his disability; here's a guide to passing your next job interview

Dani Garmise | 09.03.24