Budget for Communities: Integration of Handicapped Persons in Local Authorities of Israel

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The call for integration is correct and morally in line with the commandments of Judaism. Unfortunately, the reality in Israel is different. There is a lot of room for improvement here. In road traffic, public transport, school transport or at work. Handicapped persons are discriminated against, standing in the third line. And if those handicapped ones are olim, they are totally abandoned.

The list is unfortunately long in Israel. The last available figures are from 2020. Around 20% of the population have a disability. 11% of all children in Israel and 16% of the working-age population are affected by a disability. That is massive.

Israel must do more here. One has the impression that the state is only there for the strong ones who have friends and networks within the state. However, many of the basic services are provided by private NGOs. The religious associations are in the lead here.

The misery for disabled people would be very pressing without those religious NGOs. Additionally, the hurdles of bureaucracy are major challenges for all handicapped persons.

Ronan Peretz Director General of the Ministry of the Interior: Integrating people with disabilities and equal representation in the world of work is a must and a milestone for building a healthy, good and strong society.

The ministry has now set up a concrete budget for the advancement of the integration of handicapped persons into the labour market of local authorities.

1. Personal escort track
   up to NIS 1,000 per month for a year for a companion for an employee with a disability, this is in addition to his salary, who will support the integration of the employee with a disability and accompany all professional and social needs.
2. Activity track
   up to NIS 150,000 to the Authority to finance activities, workshops, training days, and accessibility to support employees with disabilities

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