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report from the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) stipulates that social and environmental factors constitute major hinderances for people with disabilities.
KKL-JNF addresses this issue in the context of its activities and works to make its forests and open spaces fully accessible. In accordance with the principles of universal design, KKL-JNF facilitates the implementation of inviting and suitable physical environments and facilities throughout Israel for homes for life, care and medical centers, schools, youth-at-risk residences, and playgrounds for children with special needs.
KKL-JNF observes the annual
International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3. For KKL-JNF, accessibility is a priority issue, serving to promote inclusiveness and social equity for people with disabilities.
Currently, the
Nes Harim Field and Forest Education Center is being made accessible, thanks to donations by KKL Switzerland. The project will widen the circle of participants and include youth with disabilities, enabling them to enjoy summer camp activities.
From the Central Bureau of Statistics, Statistical Abstract of Israel 2020
People with Disabilities
People with a Certificate of Blindness/Visual Impairment |
24 thousand
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People with hearing impairments, fully eligible for supportive communication services |
6.6 thousand
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IDF disabled |
66 thousand
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People with severe functional disabilities |
13.9% Aged 20 and older
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We trust that together, with your marketing skills and our success in realizing projects, we can continue to leverage this important issue.
This issue implements the following
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's):

KKL-JNF Global Resource Development Division
*Update December, 2020
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