Special needs
Education Min. violated privacy law in leak exposing 21,000 special education students, court finds
The ministry database contains sensitive information about more than 100,000 people and, under the regulations, is therefore subject to high security requirements, the authority said.
Side by Side: Helping people with disabilities connect socially
Israel education system short 3,000 teachers, raising fears over quality of learning
The Rebbe's vision of human potential lives on through Friendship Circle - opinion
For Israelis with special needs, the war has been hard. This is how KKL-JNF helps
Since October 7, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has stepped up its efforts to help the most vulnerable populations in Israel.
Special education for preschoolers and early education neglected, underfunded - report
A new report highlights the scope that special education for young children is underfunded, undermanned, and neglected.
Special-needs children among evacuees are neglected, Knesset panels are told
The two chairmen called on the Education Ministry to use recently discharged IDF to work with children of evacuees and special-needs youngsters.
Special needs Israelis contribute to war efforts in their own way
"Hameshakem's employees have been working tirelessly since the onset of the conflict to supply the necessary equipment to the IDF and support the home front," the organization's chairman said.
Ruth was disabled and loved music. She and her dad were killed by Hamas
Dr. Ilan Rabinovich, a father of two special-needs children, mourns the tragic loss of Eric and Ruth Peretz, a father and his daughter with cerebral palsy.
High Court strikes decision to shorten school day for autistic kids
The Education Ministry published a temporary order to shorten the school days of autistic school children by 45 minutes due to a staff shortage, but the High Court has stopped it.
Alumot Or: Guiding special education students into adulthood
Since its inception, Alumot Or has supported hundreds of students in special education in 15 educational centers throughout Israel.
The opportunity to learn from our stories - opinion
Our challenges can either be sources of regret and sorrow, or our building blocks for future success.
Special Olympics: Embracing strength of vulnerability through athletic achievement
“We believe that this is a tremendous gesture from the State of Israel, not only to recognize the brand of Special Olympics, but to recognize the inherent grit, courage, determination and talent..."
Israeli children in the Gaza area will receive summer camp scholarships
Nearly 600 children from the area around Gaza will receive preference for summer camp scholarships.
