ccording
to the Israeli Law of Equal Rights, the State of Israel has a responsibility to
ensure that people with disabilities are treated equally. The following listing
includes government offices, agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide
services for disabled individuals in Israel Government
Offices and AgenciesBituach Leumi (National Insurance
Institute): Provides grant allowances, rehabilitation services,
and other services. Branches are located all over the country. For a listing of
local branches and information about relevant laws and procedures, see www.btl.gov.il Misrad HaRevacha (Ministry of
Social Affairs): Provides rehabilitation services geared
towards improving the level of functioning, for disabled individuals. Assistance
is offered from personal, social, financial and vocational angles. For more information,
see www.molsa.gov.il (Hebrew language site). Misrad HaBriut (Ministry of Health): For people with mental healthcare issues. Provides
a medical framework (psychiatric evaluations, hospitalizations and clinical services);
a rehabilitation framework (housing, employment, education, social and leisure-time
and independent living); and some financial assistance. For more information,
see www.health.gov.il/english.
Misrad HaKlita (Ministry of Absorption): Every new immigrant is entitled to special
rights and benefits; individuals with disabilities are no exception, and receive
additional financial aid including assistance with rental fees, discounts on certain
payments, etc. To determine whether you are eligible for this additional assistance,
check the Guide to Services for the Disabled at www.moia.gov.il/macabia/cd/en/health/guide_for_the_disabled.htm.
Note: The Guide to Services for the Disabled appears
both online and in print (as a purple booklet). It summarizes government services
for the disabled. The second part of the booklet includes a partial listing of
national organizations that provide services to the disabled and their families.
Some of the phone numbers that are listed in the booklet are outdated. Additional
information is listed at www.moia.gov.il/english/index_en.asp.
Additional Resources
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here for a listing of Non-Profit Medical
Care Organizations in Israel
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