Posts Tagged: Special in Uniform
‘The Pride of the Uniform’: Israeli Teens With Special Needs Join Program for IDF Service
For most 16-year-old Israelis, getting their preliminary call-up letter to enlist in the army is a critical step in their career path. But Israeli teens...
On Israel’s Independence Day, Blind IDF Soldier Receives Presidential Medal of Excellence
On Independence Day, a blind IDF soldier will receive Israel’s Presidential Medal of Excellence. Sergeant Ori Salmon was part of an IDF project called Special in Uniform, which...
Why the Future Looks Bright for ‘Special’ and ‘Regular’ IDF Soldiers Alike
JNS.org - My name is Oren. I am 41 years old, married to Hila and a father of three. I’ve made a career serving in the...
IDF Welcomes Soldier With Cerebral Palsy
JNS.org -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has welcomed its newest member, a soldier with cerebral palsy, as part of the military’s prioritization of the inclusion of...
Israel’s Progress on Disability Integration Featured at UN
JNS.org - Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon this week invited a delegation from the Special in Uniform (SIU) initiative to the UN to...
