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What are my rights as a person with disabilities in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n- As a person with disabilities in Israel, you have the<\/span> right to equal opportunity. <\/b>\u00a0It is illegal for employers, service providers, educational institutions, or anyone else, to discriminate against you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Additionally, you have the right to accessibility<\/b>. You should have the same degree of access as anyone else to sites and services that are available to the general public.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You also have the <\/span>right to privacy<\/b>. Therefore it is illegal for anyone to pressure you to disclose whether you are disabled or to invasively ask about your disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- And you have the <\/span>right to social-economic security. <\/b>Therefore, depending on the severity of your disability, you may be entitled to <\/span>stipends<\/span><\/a>, exemptions, and services from governmental agencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Israeli law defines a person with disabilities as an individual who has been diagnosed with a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment that has a major impact on their daily life. To learn more about your rights as a person with disabilities in Israel please see our article <\/span>Disability Rights in Israel – a Summary<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy should I seek to be legally recognized as disabled?<\/b><\/h4>\n
If you have a <\/span>disability<\/span><\/a> that affects your life in a major way, there are many <\/span>reasons to have your disability officially recognized<\/span><\/a> in Israel. Does your disability make it significantly more difficult for you to participate fully in the workforce? If so, then you may be eligible for a monthly <\/span>disability pension<\/span><\/a> and a <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a> from the <\/span>National Insurance Institute<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span><\/i>). The certificate of disability will grant you discounts at many sites as well as exemptions from certain taxes. You may even be eligible for an <\/span>exemption from waiting in line<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>from paying entrance fees for a caretaker<\/span><\/a>. Additionally, you may be able to receive an <\/span>accessible parking permit<\/span><\/a> which will increase your access to many different locations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTo learn more about why you should consider being legally recognized as a person with disabilities in Israel, please read our article <\/span>Reasons to Register for Disabled Benefits<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Disabilities](\"https:\/\/lawfirmbackup_200125.k1uagm.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/people-with-disabilities-at-the-workplace.jpeg\")
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How do I apply for a disability pension?<\/b><\/h4>\n
In order to apply for a monthly <\/span>pension for persons with disabilities<\/span><\/a> in Israel, first prepare for your submission by listing all your physical, cognitive, and psychological disabilities. Make sure you have a recent diagnosis or medical test for each of those conditions. Next, submit your disability claim to the National Insurance Institute (<\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span><\/i>). This is most easily done through an<\/span> online form<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>A medical committee will determine your <\/span>medical disability rate<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span> will then determine your <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/a> accordingly. Your degree of incapacity is a measurement of how much your ability to earn a living is reduced due to your disabilities and therefore whether or not you are eligible for financial assistance. You will receive a letter from <\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span> informing you regarding your eligibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor more information on the application process, please see our article: <\/span>Applying for a Disability Pension in Israel.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nWhat is the difference between the \u201cdisability rate\u201d and the \u201cdegree of incapacity\u201d?<\/b><\/h4>\n
The National Insurance Institute <\/span>uses two terms that people sometimes mistakenly conflate. The two terms are the <\/span>medical disability rate<\/span><\/i><\/a> (<\/span>shiur nechut refuit<\/span><\/i>) and the <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/i><\/a> (<\/span>dargat i-kosher<\/span><\/i>). Both are represented as percentages and both are relevant for determining whether someone is eligible to receive a <\/span>pension for persons with disabilities<\/span><\/a> in Israel. However, they do not measure the same thing. <\/span>The <\/span>medical disability rate<\/span><\/i> is calculated according to the cumulative severity of all the physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments which affect an individual. The <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/i>, on the other hand, measures to what degree a person faces additional challenges in the workforce due to their disabilities. It takes into account both the person\u2019s medical disability rate and other relevant factors such as education and job experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor a more detailed explanation of these two measurements and how they are related to each other, please see our article <\/span>Medical Disability Rate VS. Degree of Incapacity \u2013 What is the Difference.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Disabilities](\"https:\/\/lawfirmbackup_200125.k1uagm.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/woman-in-wheelchair-on-bike-path.jpg\")
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Is a disability pension for a homemaker different from a disability pension for a working person?<\/b><\/h4>\n
In Israel, a homemaker is defined as a married woman who is not employed. The size of the basic <\/span>disability pension<\/span><\/a> for a working person and <\/span>for a homemaker<\/span><\/a> is the same but there are some differences in determining eligibility for the stipend. A homemaker\u2019s <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/a> is determined differently from a working person’s because it measures their ability to perform household tasks rather than hold a job in the workforce. Additionally, unlike a working person, a homemaker does not receive a bonus to their pension if their spouse is unemployed.<\/span><\/p>\nTo learn more about applying for a disability pension as a homemaker, please see our article <\/span>Homemaker\u2019s Disability Pension in Israel – How to Apply<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHow can I get a certificate of disability?<\/b><\/h4>\n
If you are an eligible <\/span>person with disabilities in Israel<\/span><\/a>, then B<\/span>ituach Leumi<\/span>\u00a0should automatically send you a <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>teudat neche<\/span><\/i>), also called a disability card. You are eligible for a disability card if at least one of the following criteria applies to you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- If you receive a <\/span>disability pension<\/span><\/a> from the National Insurance Institute.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- If you have a <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/a> of at least 60%.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- If you have a <\/span>medical disability rate<\/span><\/a> of at least 90%.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The card functions as legal proof of your disability and entitles you to certain <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a>, discounts, and exemptions. If you have not received a certificate of disability despite being eligible for one, then please call the <\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span> at *6050 and explain your situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor more detailed information on who is eligible for a certificate of disability and its benefits, please see our article <\/span>How to Get a Disability Card in Israel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Disabilities](\"https:\/\/lawfirmbackup_200125.k1uagm.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/man-with-amputated-leg-shopping-for-produce.jpeg\")
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Who is entitled to an exemption from paying entrance fees for a caretaker?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Certain people with disabilities in Israel are <\/span>exempt from paying entrance fees for a caretaker<\/span><\/a> accompanying them. If you qualify for this entitlement it should be clearly specified on your <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a>. There are three categories of disabled persons who are eligible for this entitlement:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- People with a certificate of disability that have a cognitive or mental disability<\/span><\/li>\n
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who require significant care from another person in order to address their daily basic needs and therefore qualify for an attendance allowance (<\/span>SHARAM<\/span><\/i>).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Elderly people who receive a long-term care stipend (<\/span>gimlat siud<\/span><\/i>).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more information on this topic, please see our article <\/span>Caretaker Entrance Fee Exemption in Israel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nAm I entitled to an exemption from waiting in line?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Some people with disabilities in Israel are entitled to an <\/span>exemption from waiting in line<\/span><\/a>, namely, people eligible for a <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a> who have a cognitive disability, a mental disability, or are on the autism spectrum. This right will be written on your certificate of disability if you are entitled to it, but the exact nature of your disability will not be specified. Note that also pregnant women and elderly individuals above the age of 80 are exempt from waiting in line but priority is given to the person with a disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor more detailed information on who is entitled to an exemption from waiting in line, and in which circumstances this exemption applies and does not apply, please see our article <\/span>Waiting Exemption for People with Disabilities in Israel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Disabilities](\"https:\/\/lawfirmbackup_200125.k1uagm.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/young-woman-with-down-syndrome-using-laptop.jpeg\")
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Who qualifies for an accessible parking permit?<\/b><\/h4>\n
An accessible parking permit, which is officially called a parking badge for a person with disabilities<\/a> (<\/span>tav chanaya laneche<\/span><\/i>), is a laminated badge that is issued by the Israeli Department of Transport and which demonstrates that a vehicle is permitted to park in places allocated for disabled persons<\/a>. It also allows a driver to park a vehicle in a location where parking is normally illegal, as long as they do not endanger anyone or cause unreasonable disruption to traffic. You are entitled to an accessible parking permit if you require a wheelchair for mobility or if your legs are otherwise seriously impaired, or if you have a medical disability rate of over 60% and require a vehicle for mobility, or if you are blind or visually impaired<\/a>. Even if you do not fit one of the above criteria, you are still eligible for the permit if you became disabled as an IDF soldier or if you became disabled due to a terrorist attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor more information on a parking badge for a person with disabilities in Israel, please read our article: <\/span>Applying for an Accessible Parking Permit<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nHow do I apply for an accessible parking permit?<\/b><\/h4>\n
If you meet the above criteria for a parking badge for a person with disabilities in Israel, then you can submit a request<\/a> to the Department of Transport<\/span>. Make sure to attach proof of your disability, a copy of your National ID Card, a letter specifying which vehicles require the permit (up to two), and copies of the vehicles\u2019 registration papers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor more information on the application process, please read our article: <\/span>Applying for an Accessible Parking Permit<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nWho is entitled to a certificate of blindness?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Israel follows international standards in the definition of a person as <\/span>legally blind<\/span><\/a>. A blind person is defined as anyone who either has no ability to see whatsoever, or whose vision in their strongest eye is 3\/60 or less even with glasses, or whose field of vision in their strongest eye is 20 degrees or less. An Israeli resident who is legally blind will be issued a <\/span>certificate of blindness\/visual impairment<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>teudat iver\/lakui re\u2019iya<\/span><\/i>) by the <\/span>Ministry of Welfare and Social Services<\/span><\/a>. Depending on the visually impaired person\u2019s specific medical condition they will either receive a permanent certificate or a temporary certificate of blindness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor more information on the rights of people with visual disabilities in Israel, please see our article <\/span>A Blind Person\u2019s Rights in Israel<\/span><\/a>
Israeli law defines a person with disabilities as an individual who has been diagnosed with a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment that has a major impact on their daily life. To learn more about your rights as a person with disabilities in Israel please see our article <\/span>Disability Rights in Israel – a Summary<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have a <\/span>disability<\/span><\/a> that affects your life in a major way, there are many <\/span>reasons to have your disability officially recognized<\/span><\/a> in Israel. Does your disability make it significantly more difficult for you to participate fully in the workforce? If so, then you may be eligible for a monthly <\/span>disability pension<\/span><\/a> and a <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a> from the <\/span>National Insurance Institute<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span><\/i>). The certificate of disability will grant you discounts at many sites as well as exemptions from certain taxes. You may even be eligible for an <\/span>exemption from waiting in line<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>from paying entrance fees for a caretaker<\/span><\/a>. Additionally, you may be able to receive an <\/span>accessible parking permit<\/span><\/a> which will increase your access to many different locations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about why you should consider being legally recognized as a person with disabilities in Israel, please read our article <\/span>Reasons to Register for Disabled Benefits<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n In order to apply for a monthly <\/span>pension for persons with disabilities<\/span><\/a> in Israel, first prepare for your submission by listing all your physical, cognitive, and psychological disabilities. Make sure you have a recent diagnosis or medical test for each of those conditions. Next, submit your disability claim to the National Insurance Institute (<\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span><\/i>). This is most easily done through an<\/span> online form<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>A medical committee will determine your <\/span>medical disability rate<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span> will then determine your <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/a> accordingly. Your degree of incapacity is a measurement of how much your ability to earn a living is reduced due to your disabilities and therefore whether or not you are eligible for financial assistance. You will receive a letter from <\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span> informing you regarding your eligibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the application process, please see our article: <\/span>Applying for a Disability Pension in Israel.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The National Insurance Institute <\/span>uses two terms that people sometimes mistakenly conflate. The two terms are the <\/span>medical disability rate<\/span><\/i><\/a> (<\/span>shiur nechut refuit<\/span><\/i>) and the <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/i><\/a> (<\/span>dargat i-kosher<\/span><\/i>). Both are represented as percentages and both are relevant for determining whether someone is eligible to receive a <\/span>pension for persons with disabilities<\/span><\/a> in Israel. However, they do not measure the same thing. <\/span>The <\/span>medical disability rate<\/span><\/i> is calculated according to the cumulative severity of all the physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments which affect an individual. The <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/i>, on the other hand, measures to what degree a person faces additional challenges in the workforce due to their disabilities. It takes into account both the person\u2019s medical disability rate and other relevant factors such as education and job experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For a more detailed explanation of these two measurements and how they are related to each other, please see our article <\/span>Medical Disability Rate VS. Degree of Incapacity \u2013 What is the Difference.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n In Israel, a homemaker is defined as a married woman who is not employed. The size of the basic <\/span>disability pension<\/span><\/a> for a working person and <\/span>for a homemaker<\/span><\/a> is the same but there are some differences in determining eligibility for the stipend. A homemaker\u2019s <\/span>degree of incapacity<\/span><\/a> is determined differently from a working person’s because it measures their ability to perform household tasks rather than hold a job in the workforce. Additionally, unlike a working person, a homemaker does not receive a bonus to their pension if their spouse is unemployed.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about applying for a disability pension as a homemaker, please see our article <\/span>Homemaker\u2019s Disability Pension in Israel – How to Apply<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are an eligible <\/span>person with disabilities in Israel<\/span><\/a>, then B<\/span>ituach Leumi<\/span>\u00a0should automatically send you a <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>teudat neche<\/span><\/i>), also called a disability card. You are eligible for a disability card if at least one of the following criteria applies to you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The card functions as legal proof of your disability and entitles you to certain <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a>, discounts, and exemptions. If you have not received a certificate of disability despite being eligible for one, then please call the <\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span> at *6050 and explain your situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more detailed information on who is eligible for a certificate of disability and its benefits, please see our article <\/span>How to Get a Disability Card in Israel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Certain people with disabilities in Israel are <\/span>exempt from paying entrance fees for a caretaker<\/span><\/a> accompanying them. If you qualify for this entitlement it should be clearly specified on your <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a>. There are three categories of disabled persons who are eligible for this entitlement:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on this topic, please see our article <\/span>Caretaker Entrance Fee Exemption in Israel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Some people with disabilities in Israel are entitled to an <\/span>exemption from waiting in line<\/span><\/a>, namely, people eligible for a <\/span>certificate of disability<\/span><\/a> who have a cognitive disability, a mental disability, or are on the autism spectrum. This right will be written on your certificate of disability if you are entitled to it, but the exact nature of your disability will not be specified. Note that also pregnant women and elderly individuals above the age of 80 are exempt from waiting in line but priority is given to the person with a disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more detailed information on who is entitled to an exemption from waiting in line, and in which circumstances this exemption applies and does not apply, please see our article <\/span>Waiting Exemption for People with Disabilities in Israel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n An accessible parking permit, which is officially called a parking badge for a person with disabilities<\/a> (<\/span>tav chanaya laneche<\/span><\/i>), is a laminated badge that is issued by the Israeli Department of Transport and which demonstrates that a vehicle is permitted to park in places allocated for disabled persons<\/a>. It also allows a driver to park a vehicle in a location where parking is normally illegal, as long as they do not endanger anyone or cause unreasonable disruption to traffic. You are entitled to an accessible parking permit if you require a wheelchair for mobility or if your legs are otherwise seriously impaired, or if you have a medical disability rate of over 60% and require a vehicle for mobility, or if you are blind or visually impaired<\/a>. Even if you do not fit one of the above criteria, you are still eligible for the permit if you became disabled as an IDF soldier or if you became disabled due to a terrorist attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on a parking badge for a person with disabilities in Israel, please read our article: <\/span>Applying for an Accessible Parking Permit<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n If you meet the above criteria for a parking badge for a person with disabilities in Israel, then you can submit a request<\/a> to the Department of Transport<\/span>. Make sure to attach proof of your disability, a copy of your National ID Card, a letter specifying which vehicles require the permit (up to two), and copies of the vehicles\u2019 registration papers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the application process, please read our article: <\/span>Applying for an Accessible Parking Permit<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Israel follows international standards in the definition of a person as <\/span>legally blind<\/span><\/a>. A blind person is defined as anyone who either has no ability to see whatsoever, or whose vision in their strongest eye is 3\/60 or less even with glasses, or whose field of vision in their strongest eye is 20 degrees or less. An Israeli resident who is legally blind will be issued a <\/span>certificate of blindness\/visual impairment<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>teudat iver\/lakui re\u2019iya<\/span><\/i>) by the <\/span>Ministry of Welfare and Social Services<\/span><\/a>. Depending on the visually impaired person\u2019s specific medical condition they will either receive a permanent certificate or a temporary certificate of blindness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the rights of people with visual disabilities in Israel, please see our article <\/span>A Blind Person\u2019s Rights in Israel<\/span><\/a>Why should I seek to be legally recognized as disabled?<\/b><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nHow do I apply for a disability pension?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What is the difference between the \u201cdisability rate\u201d and the \u201cdegree of incapacity\u201d?<\/b><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nIs a disability pension for a homemaker different from a disability pension for a working person?<\/b><\/h4>\n
How can I get a certificate of disability?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nWho is entitled to an exemption from paying entrance fees for a caretaker?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Am I entitled to an exemption from waiting in line?<\/b><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nWho qualifies for an accessible parking permit?<\/b><\/h4>\n
How do I apply for an accessible parking permit?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Who is entitled to a certificate of blindness?<\/b><\/h4>\n