Disabilities

8 stories about Disabilities
TOM Jack Ambassador US

Tikkun Olam Makers and U.S. Embassy in Israel launch space to foster innovation for those with disabilities

29.09.24|James Spiro
The initiative also aims to create a prosperous local ecosystem of innovation by integrating healthcare organizations, universities, and schools into the program.
יוסי סינט Chief Scientist בחברת Evinced חדש

Could AI compromise digital access for people with disabilities?

04.09.24|Yossi Synett
"Technology developers, regulators, and communities of people with disabilities must collaborate to ensure that these innovative tools enhance accessibility rather than hinder it," writes Yossi Synett, Chief Scientist at Evinced.
Zach Cutler Propel Portrait

"A lot can be learned from adversity. My experience gave me the skills to be a successful founder"

30.01.23|James Spiro
Propel PRM founder and CEO Zach Cutler joined CTech to discuss how his unique challenges set him up for a world of entrepreneurship
מימין דקל סקופ גל ויזל ו שיר אקרלינג מייסדי אקססיבי

Israel’s accessiBe raises $16 million for web accessibility

10.02.21|Meir Orbach
The company’s product automates processes to make websites’ content accessible to users with disabilities, funds to be used to expand U.S. presence and R&D center
נעמי קריגר כרמי רשות החדשנות

Nearly $3 million earmarked for innovative Israeli tech for people with disabilities

07.06.20|Hagar Ravet
Israel Innovation Authority and National Insurance Funds want to promote research and development of life-changing technologies
מוסף שבועי 30.1.20 דורון שזירי

The Paralympic Medalist That Builds Wheelchairs for Athletes

06.03.20|Yoghev Karmel
Losing his leg in a military operation at the age of 20 led Doron Shaziri to his two great passions: competitive shooting and customizing sports wheelchairs
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From Accessible Travel to Wearable Computer Mice: 7 Startups Helping People With Disabilities

03.12.19|Tofi Stoler and Adi Pick
Around 14% of Israelis over the age of 20 have severe disabilities, making even the most trivial actions challenging. Listed below are Israeli startups aiming to make their lives just a little bit easier
Yoocan

Founder of Online Disability Support Network Yoocan Launches Dedicated Accelerator

21.03.18|Meir Orbach
CEO and Co-founder Moshe Gaon revealed the new tech hub, which already raised $1.5 million, during Calcalist's Mind the Tech conference in New York last week