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• BIZCHUT - Israel Human Rights Center for People with Disabilities

  Bizchut is the leading and longest running organization devoted to promoting the rights of people who have disabilities in Israel. Their deep commitment to social justice leads us to believe that people with all types of disabilities have the right to full equality and inclusion. (Source: Website)
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• Ganei Yehoshua Park

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• Beit Issie Shapiro

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• Krembo Wings

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• Avnei Derech Mechina La'Haim

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• Israel Ministry of Health

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• Step Hear

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• Gala Prompter

  Since 2015, Gala Prompter is working to make the world of entertainment accessible and inclusive. It has developed the GalaPro which opens the curtains to a universal cultural experience by delivering automated multilingual subtitles, closed captioning, dubbing, audio description, and amplification to the user's own mobile device. (Source: Website)
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• Access Israel

  Access Israel, established in Israel in 1999, is the first non-profit organization in Israel whose main mission is to promote accessibility and inclusion to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and the elderly. Access Israel strives to make Israel a place where people with various disabilities are integrated into society with dignity, respect, equal rights and maximum independence. Since its establishment, Access Israel has become a leading organization worldwide and a model for making businesses, governmental, academic and non-profit organizations fully accessible. These achievements result from a wide range of innovative projects, ongoing awareness activities and improvement of business models. (Source: Website)
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• JDC Israel - Israel Unlimited

  JDC Israel Unlimited is a strategic partnership established in 2009 between the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the Government of Israel, and the Ruderman Family Foundation. Its primary mission is to promote inclusion, independence, and improved quality of life for Israelis with disabilities14. Key Aspects of JDC Israel Unlimited Goals and Objectives The initiative aims to create a cultural shift towards a more inclusive Israeli society while addressing the immediate needs of people with disabilities. It focuses on developing innovative programs and services that emphasize individuals' abilities rather than their disabilities4. Scope and Impact JDC Israel Unlimited operates in more than 50 cities and regional councils across Israel. By the end of 2018, it was expected to reach over 36,000 participants4. The program serves adults with various types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, emotional, and cognitive disabilities, as well as individuals with chronic health problems causing functional impairment5. Key Programs and Initiatives Smart Homes: This program provides personalized technological solutions to improve independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. It combines AI-powered digital platforms with personalized service from technology coordinators3. Supportive Communities: This initiative enables people with disabilities to receive necessary care while living independently in their own homes5. Accessible Ulpans: These are specialized Hebrew language learning programs for new immigrants with disabilities, facilitating their integration into Israeli society5. Centers for Independent Living: These centers help build confidence and self-esteem by connecting people with disabilities to job markets and social networks5. Mentoring Program: This initiative pairs young adults with disabilities with mentors who help them set and achieve personal goals for a more independent and meaningful life8. Achievements and Outcomes JDC Israel Unlimited has made significant strides in improving the lives of Israelis with disabilities: 93% of Smart Homes participants reported that the technologies provided were highly suited to their needs3. The program has empowered hundreds of people with various disabilities to live independently in their communities6. It has helped participants find employment, begin studies, move to independent housing, and realize their rehabilitation entitlements8. By focusing on personalized, person-centered approaches, JDC Israel Unlimited continues to pioneer innovative solutions that promote independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for Israelis with disabilities
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