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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From the Ashes We Rise: Honoring the Heroes of October 7
Ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC) has launched “MeAfar Kumi” (“From the Ashes We Rise”) — a digital platform dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of heroes from across the different fronts of the war.
The platform also provides practical tools for planning memorial ceremonies, including suggested content, songs, readings, and ceremony timelines.
Derech Eretz Program
At a time when we are all looking for creative ways to help teenagers disconnect from their screens and engage in meaningful activities, the Israel Association of Community Centers’ Derech Eretz Program, led by the Department for Children, Youth and Young Adults, is doing exactly that — with inspiring results across the country.
The program operates in more than 65 local authorities throughout Israel and reaches nearly 15,000 teenagers from all sectors and religious backgrounds. Its goal is t
Celebrating Summer, Community and Belonging
Approximately 180 participants and staff members from IACC’s Re’im Program came together for a special summer event at Migdal Tzedek National Park in Rosh HaAyin.
The event was a joint initiative of IACC’s Department for People with Disabilities and the Sports and Healthy Lifestyle Department, in partnership with Telma – Families of Champions. The collaboration reflects a shared approach that sees physical activity, meaningful leisure and social connection as essential elements of quality of