Accessibility

Ahead of the International Awareness Day, the communications group reports exceptional usage data for a special service launched for hundreds of thousands of Israelis, in an intriguing technological collaboration that is creating a real change in the market.

A family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with four children, a stroller, and luggage, claiming they were forced to descend a long staircase to reach their plane. Judge Nurit Taviv-Mizrachi upheld the parents' account, ruling that their requests for assistance were ignored. El Al, having failed to provide staff testimony, must pay 5,000 shekels; the lawsuit against the Israel Airports Authority was...

If an ordinary passenger discovers that a station elevator is out of order, they can usually find another way. For a passenger in a wheelchair, a broken elevator or a failure in pre-arranged assistance often means the train is inaccessible. The problems continue inside the train, where designated accessible carriages are frequently blocked by bicycles and scooters.

Following multi-million shekel investments in infrastructure and specialized staff training, Israel Railways is reporting a significant surge in ridership and high service satisfaction rates.

The international sports brand is breaking the traditional model and launching a special service that allows purchasing a single shoe, a move that could completely change the entire footwear industry.

A routine visit to a dermatology clinic turned into a struggle for the right to accessible and independent medical care for Erez Avraham, who has been deaf from birth. His wife told Walla about the difficulties regarding appointment tracking, communication with the doctor, and understanding medical procedures. "I don't want them to just clarify procedures—I want systemic change," she stated.

Decades after surviving the inferno, many survivors in Israel still live in homes suffering from safety hazards and accessibility difficulties. Now, the "Latet" organization is issuing a call to the public to reach out and report on elderly people in need of assistance, to enable them to live their final years with dignity and security.

The Administrative Court in Jerusalem has rejected a request by "Ir HaShaashuim" to stay an accessibility order. Until the final ruling, the operator of the amusement parks must grant free entry to escorts of individuals with disabilities.

Broken sidewalks, open pits, traffic lights without accessibility buttons, and speeding cyclists make every outing for the visually impaired a survival struggle. Residents report a lack of oversight and safety, while the municipality claims it is working to improve urban accessibility.