(Reading time: 2 - 4 minutes) TwitterResources and umbrella organizations for the disabled in Israel. A comprehensive list of resources for the disabled community in Israel; adults with disabilities, children with disabilities, parents with disabilities including general resources; housing, legal aid, accessibility, support for family members and carers, equipment lending, employment, population specific resources and specific illnesses and disorders. Did you know? World Day of the Handicapped is also known as the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). It is observed on 3 December to raise awareness about understanding and accepting people with disabilities Bituach Leumi Bituach Leumi Israel's National Insurance Institute for assistance on all matters relating to the rights, entitlements and privileges of those with disabilities. Kol Zchut Kol Zchut is an important website and resource for learning about all the rights and entitlements for Israeli citizens Shira Pransky The Shira Pransky Project assists English speakers navigate Israel's healthcare system. In this website you will also find resources for navigating the healthcare system with advice and tips from Israel's English speaking oleh community. General Services Note: Some of these links lead to Hebrew websites Santé Israël Information for French speakers about the Israeli Health Care system. AHAVA - For the Disabled and their Families AHVA - The Israeli Multidisciplinary Association for People with Disabilities ILAN - The Israeli Foundation for Handicapped Children Israel Elwyn Almanarah - The Association for Persons with Disabilities The Umbrella Organization of Organizations for the Disabled in Israel Etgarim - Sports activities, recreation, and nature trips Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra'anana Achlah - Association for the Quality of Life for for Individuals with Special Needs JDC Israel - Disabilities and Rehabilitation Division IACC Israel Association of Community Centers The Arab Association for the Disabled Gvanim Programs for Young People with Special Needs. Kivunim - Promoting Youths with Special Needs Lotem – Making Nature Accessible - Nature tours and activities for people with special needs MILBAT Mifras Bagalil Mishaul - The Center for Supportive Communication and Rehabilitative Technology Access Israel The Central Library for the Blind, Visually Impaired and Handicapped Kesher - Home for Families with Special Needs Refua Vesimcha Give a Hand to the Deaf and Disabled Jerusalem Social Services Directory Loewenstein Hospital Rehabilitation Center Saad V'Marpe - Visiting and helping the sick Center for Independent Living in Jerusalem Center for Independent Living in Tel-Aviv Yaffa Kol Zchut also provides resources on housing, legal aid, accessibility and support for family members as well as the following resources Lending Medical Equipment Or L'Olam - Lending Medical Equipment Variety Israel Yad Sarah Webpage for borrowing equipment from Yad Sarah Merkaz Kivanim - for medical rights Kmayaan Hamitgaber Loaning equipment in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Elyakhin, Givat Haim Meuhad Lions Israel Milbat Michaelson Institute for Rehabilitation of Vision Maayan - Alyn Hospital Center for Secure Travel - Alyn Hospital Loewenstein Hospital Rehabilitation Center The Optical Vision Foundation Ner David Avi Association Equipment hire in Ashkelon, Ashdod and Netivot Saad V'Marpe - Visiting and helping the sick Ezer Mizion for borrowing equipment from Ezer Mizion Ezra Lemarpe The Arab Association for the Disabled Keren Yishai a Cure for Life Re-Specs Frames for the Needy Refaeinu Venevashea Tikva Umarpe Lending equipment for children with Dialysis and Nephrology Children with special needs Among others, ELI - The Organization for the Protection of Children can be contacted here... Autism Ohel Sara - Education, employment and housing for those with special needs and ALUT are just two of many resources for dealing with autism Additional resources for the disabled in Israel Additional resources included for the visually impaired, intellectual disabilities and hearing impairment as well as specific diseases and disorders like; cancer patients and their families, chronic illnesses like psoriasis, epilepsy, MS, Chron's and collitus. Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia, liver and kidney diseases, ALS, CP, learning disablities, mental illness to name but a few, can be accessed here... Social services geared to the English speaking community We present a selection of social services and welfare projects that are geared to the needs of the English speaking community. Click here for that information. Emergency telephone numbers Parking for the disabled Take some time out to volunteer PrevNext I am eligible for a coronavirus vaccination. Where can I get one? O... Instructions for getting the flu vaccination from Kupat Holim - Israel... Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & its impact on fa... Israel health funds do coronavirus testing for travelers going abroad.... Calling the Israel Ministry of Health (MOH) - contact information in E... 10 places and activities that might increase the risk of catching the ... Who qualifies for coronavirus testing in Israel? With resources at te... Must have Israel apps for Coronavirus - Covid 19. Hamagen 2 The Isra... Just published by the Israel Ministry of Health - Rules of conduct. H... Stress less! Managing your anxiety and stress in Covid-19 Coronavirus ... Fluoridation in Israel's drinking water. A question commonly asked by... First-aid for burns! First, second and third degree burns - Image c... The 2018 measles outbreak in Israel. The latest update. Almost a year... Reviving Someone Who Has Drowned or Swallowed Water Whether in publ... Tofes 17 - Form 17 The Hitchayvut - התחייבות - Health Fund Payment Au... The Israel Poison Information Center at Rambam Hospital - 24/7. Hebre... Ministry of Health Suggested Childhood Vaccinations & Immunization... Magen David Adom - Donating Blood World Blood Donor Day - Today Mage... First Aid & Attending to a Stab Wound. Ari Fuld z"l, this article... How much should you be drinking to prevent summer dehydration? Recomme... Israel's Mental Health Reform Hebrew - בריאות הנפש In accordance w... Israel's Emergency Medical Assistance & Services Tr... How Organ Donation & Transplant Works in Israel Hebrew: תרומת והש... Patient's Bill of Rights Act in Israel. Do you know your medical... Home-visits, House-calls & Emergency Medical Servi... Israel's National Health Insurance Law Hebrew: חוק ביטוח בריאות ממלכת... Kupat Holim - Upgrading to a Superior Health Plan Hebrew: שירותי בר... Family Health Clinic - Tipat Halav The Family Health Clinic - Tipat H... Israel's Dental Care Options Health Fund or private clinics? Wh... How to change from one Health-Fund (Kupat Holim) to another Hebrew: א... What's in and out for 2018? The Israel basket of health services - Sa... Israel's Public Hospitals & Medical Centers Hebrew: בתי חולים ציב... How do I fill a prescription for my meds in Israel? The Health Ba... Making a Doctor's Appointment & Fees in Israel Hebrew: תורים לרופ... Health-care options for non-residents of Israel Hebrew: ביטוח רפואי ו... Calling the Israel Ambulance service and entitlements. Emergency Tele... Choosing a Health Fund in Israel - Kupat Holim Hebrew: קופות החולים ב... Registering for a Health Fund (Kupat Holim) in Israel Hebrew: רישום ל...