OUR ADVOCACY IN THE KNESSET FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

During this past year we worked tirelessly in order to secure passage of laws that would benefit our graduates.

We hosted the Minister of Education, Dr. Yifat Shasha Biton, and members of the Knesset, including Efrat Rayten-Marom (Chair of the Welfare, Labor and Health Committee), at our Centre in Beit Oved. In the Knesset, we participated in Knesset committee hearings.

We also went to the Knesset to raise awareness among the legislators. We were received warmly and positively by all political parties. On the last day of the session, we were overjoyed that the amendment to the Law on Equal Rights for People with Disabilities was approved. This amendment regulates the field of service dogs, including who is eligible to train these dogs. The law also ensures equal rights to those who are assisted by them. Many thanks to all those involved in this endeavor. Hopefully, there will be more laws to benefit those who are assisted by service dogs of all types.