Articles in "Special in Uniform"
‘The Horse Responds to Your Heart’ And Heals Wounded Soldiers
Wounded soldiers often return home to a silence more painful than any battlefield. For Malachi A., a lone soldier, and Raphael Z., a ...
Defying the Odds: Adi Yehuda’s Path from Kabuki Syndrome to the World Stage
When Adi Yehuda talks about music, her entire being comes alive — her voice softens, her eyes glisten, and a smile spreads across her ...
Double Amputee Joins Israel Army, Fulfilling Dream Alongside Twin Sister
In a moment of unity and determination, Emanuel Olgin, a double amputee with cognitive learning disabilities, realized her lifelong dream ...
Soldiers with Disabilities Contribute to Israel’s War Effort
In the heart of the Emergency Logistics Warehouses at the IDF Home Front Command Base in Ramle, an extraordinary scene unfolds daily. Young ...
Tablets Become a Lifeline for Israeli Children With Special Needs
Eight year-old Mendy Pruss sat in his wheelchair, dumbfounded. Why did the soldiers at the front door want to see him? Soldiers ...
Israeli Soldier with Down’s Syndrome Swapping Army Uniform for Chef’s Hat
In a heartwarming tale of determination, resilience, and unbreakable human spirit, Ortal Butvia, a 22-year-old with Down's syndrome, ...
Soldiers With Disabilities Earn Special Berets
Eleven young men and women with various disabilities recently joined an unforgettable Israel Defense Forces "Beret March," marking their ...
The IDF’s ‘Special in Uniform’ Program Gives Disabled Israelis a Chance to Serve
(Photographed: Amit Smuchi with his parents) The IDF offers people with developmental disorders such as autism an opportunity to serve ...
In First, IDF Soldier With Special Needs to Receive President’s Award of Excellence on Israel’s 74th Independence Day
An IDF soldier with disabilities who enlisted through a special program will make history this week on Israel’s Independence Day when he ...
Empowering: IDF’s Special in Uniform Band Stars at President’s Residence
In a stunning performance in the midst of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), the IDF's Special in ...
