Disabilities

The social inclusion of people with disabilities, their autonomy and independence, and their freedom of choice are high-priority issues in Israel. National reforms and initiatives have been launched to enable people with disabilities to realize their rights and to live independent lives in the community. This is evidenced by the enactment of the Law for Social Services for People with Disabilities, passed by the Knesset in June of 2022. The goal of the law is to regulate the provision of social services for people with disabilities in accordance with their own wishes and choices and in a manner that meets their needs, ensures their equal inclusion in the society and community, and protects and safeguards their security and welfare. The Disabilities Team at MJB plays a key role in the efforts to provide services to address the needs of people with disabilities in routine times and in times of war and emergencies while continuing to promote the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in Israeli society, increase their independence and freedom of choice, improve the services provided to them and enable them to realize their rights.