On May 29, 2019, Access Israel held an awareness event for teens participating in a program through The Jewish Agency
During the event the participants got a glimpse into the world of accessibility, through the viewpoint of four people with disabilities (mobility, vision, hearing, communication), who shared their life stories – hardships and successes.
In one room they met Yehonatan – a deaf instructor, received an explanation about the way communication is made with him and the interpreter, and learned a few words in ISL (Israeli Sign Language).
In another room the participants met Or-el, heard her story, and received guidance about the best way to help a person with vision impairment:
To experience how it feels to be with a mobility disability, the participants took turns on a wheel chair obstacle course – assimilating obstacles found on an ordinary street:
To experience how it feels to be with a mobility disability, the participants took turns on a wheel chair obstacle course – assimilating obstacles found on an ordinary street:
For invisible disability, the participants received instructions for an “easy” task, performed under great pressure. They met Nir – an instructor with a communication disability, who shared his life story, and the daily obstacles he faces:
For invisible disability, the participants received instructions for an “easy” task, performed under great pressure. They met Nir – an instructor with a communication disability, who shared his life story, and the daily obstacles he faces:
The participants expressed a great appreciation towards the guides, and the eye-opening experience they had.
