Introduction:
This page gives important information from the Ministry of Labor and Social Services for blind and visually impaired people during the coronavirus crisis
For additional information see the blind and visually impaired page on the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services website
Call center providing assistance for technology and computer accessibility
- Support and service call center adapted for blind and visually impaired people - *9366 .
- For additional information see Smartphone, Computer, and Electronic Device Service and Support Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Information and counseling for the blind and visually impaired
- The service is provided by phone in 3 languages: Hebrew, Arabic and English at 03-639-3938 .
For additional information on the centers see the Information and Advising Stations for the Blind and Visually Impaired page.
Information for people who use seeing eye dogs
- Information for people using seeing eye dogs can be obtained by calling:
- 03-5371065
- 055-9958482
Selling assistive devices to the blind and visually impaired
- Assistive devices for the blind and visually impaired store:
- Devices can be ordered on the phone: 03-7915532
- Devices can be ordered online on the Center for the Blind in Israel website or by email: eli@ibcu.org.il
- For additional information see Assistance Purchasing Assistive Devices for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Rehabilitation training for certificate of blindness holders
- Rehabilitation training for certificate of blindness holders, to provide skills for independent and safe functioning.
- During this period, the training operates in the following areas:
- Urgent matters
- Instruction on issues related to the use of technology and communication aids.
- Please contact your local Welfare Department branch.
Payments and allowances
- The blind and visually impaired allowance is given normally to those who are eligible. For additional information see Allowance for the Blind/Visually Impaired.
- The guide dog allowance is given normally to those eligible. For additional information see Guide Dog Allowance.
Additional Help Centers
- Families and individuals that need assistance can call their local social services department or their municipal hotline at 106.
Government Agencies
| Government Agencies | Call Center | Expedited Services |
|---|---|---|
| Commission for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Contact form *6763 | |
| The National Insurance Institute | National hotline [tel:*6050 *6050 ] | General questions form |
| The Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services (Guidance for Citizens) | 118 | |
| The Population and Immigration Authority | National Information and Service hotline [tel:*3450 *3450 ] | Online contact form for issues related to employment of foreign workers during the coronavirus outbreak |
| The Ministry of Health | Kol HaBriut call center *5400 | |
| Home Front Command | Civil Emergency Hotline (non-medical) 104 |
Organizations and Additional Authorities
- For a general list of organizations providing assistance during the coronavirus crisis
- Click here for a complete list of organizations that assist children and adults with disabilities
- Click here for a list of social services assisting people with disabilities cope with the coronavirus crisis period (on the Guidestar website)
Credits
- The information on this page was written with the assistance of the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services.
- This page is translated and maintained by the Shira Pransky project