Accessibility

Accessible tourism should be the standard, not a luxury - opinion

As global travel returns, travel systems should be redesigned for accessibility to make tourism possible for everyone.

 PAUL AND his sons tour Israel with the accessibility which he required.
Lucas Adlerstein, Masa alum and activist rasing awareness of behalf of people with disabilities.

Meet the changemakers: Lucas Adlerstein’s mission for accessibility

 Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana.

Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities

  An intern at the Tower of David tries out goggles that offer a panoramic virtual reality view of Jerusalem.

From fortress to welcome mat: Accessibility at the Tower of David


Technology in the service of accessibility for people with disabilities

several Israeli apps that help people with disabilities improve quality of life and integration into the workforce.

 People with disabilities

NISKO SMART supports war victims with disabilities

The TECH FOR HEROES project enhances the daily lives of disabled soldiers by providing accessible, independent living through technological solutions, making a significant impact on their routines.

Tech for Heroes

Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history

“I love seeing disabled characters be played authentically by real disabled people, because no one knows us better than us,” Bode told The Los Angeles Times.

 MARISSA BODE attends the ‘Wicked’ New York premiere at the Museum of Modern Art earlier this month.

Home Front Command upgrades TV alert system for faster, clearer emergency notifications

Starting Thursday, the IDF’s Home Front Command will roll out an upgraded alert system for TV channels designed to deliver emergency notifications more quickly and clearly.

 How the new alert system will appear on TV.

Avoiding accessibility barriers with a checklist for custom controls - opinion

Navigating mobile app accessibility challenges requires addressing common mistakes like labeling, target size, and comprehensive testing with all assistive technologies.

 BiblePics, a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help make the Bible more relatable and accessible to younger readers.

Only 20 companies responded to accessibility challenge

The "worth developing" project encourages snack companies to make products accessible to the visually impaired, highlighting a need for increased awareness and inclusivity in consumer spaces.

 Strauss salty snacks are made available to the visually impaired

Making the skies accessible: Israir and ALUT in an exciting collaboration

Israir and ALUT collaborate to make flying accessible for children on the autistic spectrum and adults with disabilities with a "flight preparation kit".

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Columbia University neglects dealing with accessability hazards caused by pro-Palestine protest

Columbia University faces criticism for neglecting campus accessibility during protests. Advocates demand accountability and improved safety measures for students with disabilities.

A general view of the occupied building of the Sciences Po University by masked youths in support of Palestinians in Gaza, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Paris, France, France, April 26, 2024.

Beilinson NEXT: The new initiative to meet increasing demands for remote medical services

Medical experts have become higher in demand and less accessible due to the ongoing war. This new virtual initiative aims to make remote medical assistance more streamlined.

 Prof. Eran Hadar, Director of the Maternal Medicine Unit at the Women's Hospital.

Why is one of Judaism's holiest sites not accessible yet?

Despite decades of advocacy and significant donations, the bureaucratic hurdles have prevented the realization of a simple solution to make this holy site accessible to all.

 A view of the Kotel.

8200 Impact program to focus on accessibility, inclusion 

The program has supported 'impact-tech' for almost a decade

 A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.