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Emphasizes of the equality law 5768 – 1998
1. Basic principle: The rights of disabled people and the commitment of the Israeli society
to these rights are based on the conviction of the value that all men were created in the
image of God, and the principle of the people’s dignity.
2.
Goal:
The goal of this law is to protect the dignity and freedom of the disabled people
and to establish their rights for equal and active participation in all the fields of life in the
society. This law is meant to provide a proper response to the special needs of the disabled
people in a way that will enable them to live their life with maximum independence,
privacy and dignity while fulfilling their entire abilities.
3. Remedial prioritizing: Any step aimed at correcting a previous or present discrimination of
disabled people or enhancing the equality of disabled people is not considered improper
discrimination.
4. The right to make decisions: The disabled individuals are entitled to make decisions
concerning their life upon their will and their priorities, and all according to the law.
5. The obligation to provide accessibility: It is an obligation to provide accessibility for all
disabled people in every place that is open for the public.
6. The authority for issuing decrees: The inspectors of the commission for equality of
disabled people are authorized to issue decrees against inaccessible sites.
The complete contents of this law can be found in the website of the Ministry of Economy:
The improved law for working people who receive disability
pensions (The ‘Laron Law’)
The ‘Laron’ committee was established in order to examine the integration of disabled
people in the labor market. In view of the committee recommendation on the 1.8.09, an
amendment to the national insurance lawwas introduced in order to improve the conditions
of disabled people who receive a disability pension and go to work. This amendment of
the law improves the conditions of those who work and does not harm the rights of those
who do not work.
The main sections of this amendment are:
1. If a permanent disability was set for you, it will not be retested when you start working.
2. The entire sum you will get from both your work and your pension will always be higher
than the pension alone. Therefore, the more you will earn at work, the higher will your
inclusive incomes be.
