People with Disabilities
The People with Disabilities Division advances inclusion and active participation within community life, grounded in the understanding that one in five people in Israel lives with a disability and that meaningful gaps in participation still exist.
Our programs enable individuals to engage in social and cultural life in ways that reflect their abilities and aspirations, while working to remove both physical and perceptual barriers to accessibility.
Our approach is guided by the principle “Nothing About Us Without Us,” ensuring the full involvement of people with disabilities in shaping the programs and services designed for them.
Some of our leading programs are Yom Maleh - targeted afterschool programs for students on the autism spectrum, and the Amitim initiatives - social inclusion for individuals coping with mental health disabilities. Each year, we also lead Fabulous February, a nationwide effort to strengthen inclusive communities by creating meaningful encounters between people with and without disabilities.
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A program that assists people with mental illness and their families in realizing the rights they are entitled to, and also assists professionals and service providers to offer accessible and equitable service.
An educational and recreational program for students with special needs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
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People with Disabilities News
Givat Shmuel – No Exclusion, Only Belonging
Raising Awareness About Social Exclusion Among Teens It all began with a dance performance set to the song “Umbrella Child”, created by Chen Salem-Blu, Director of the Community Center’s Professional Dance School, for the school’s end-of-year showcase. The song, performed by singer Atara Oria, addresses the painful reality of social exclusion and is based on her personal life story. “As the dancers rehearsed, we could all feel the emotional power of the song and the choreography,” Salem-Blu...
A Special Intergenerational Phototherapy Project in Givat Shmuel
This week, the community of Givat Shmuel marked the conclusion of the “Koach Guy – Intergenerational Connections” program, a meaningful social-educational initiative held at the local community center. The program is named in memory of Major Guy Yaakov Nazri, a company commander in Battalion 52, who fell in combat in Gaza in October 2024. Throughout the year, local teenagers and senior citizens participated in a unique phototherapy workshop, using photography as a tool to build dialogue,...
A Meaningful Visit to the Yaldudes Early Childhood Center in Acre
On June 9, a moving visit took place at the Yaldudes Early Childhood Center in Acre, where a shelter was transformed into a welcoming learning space thanks to the generous support of Keren Hayesod.