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Yael Josephsberg — social entrepreneur for innovation and inclusive accessibility in the disability sector. A source of hope and leadership, nationally and internationally, advancing family resilience as the foundation of rehabilitation and recovery.
Yael Josephsberg's determination has made her a source of hope and leadership on both the national and international stage in advancing resilience for families with special needs. She previously served as Chair of the Executive Board of ALUT — the Israeli Society for Children and Adults with Autism — and today she promotes an approach that views family resilience as the foundation of rehabilitation and recovery.
Her professional work includes establishing and leading initiatives in accessibility and technology — among them the Ability Project — and practical cross-sector forums that promote a view of people grounded in their abilities and humanity, rather than their limitations.
Her unique contribution is especially evident in the field of cognitive and sensory accessibility — from the development of advanced audio and optical technologies, to groundbreaking international projects at the Tower of David Museum.
Through work grounded in a deep understanding of people's needs — and a philosophy centred on strengths and capabilities — Josephsberg creates inclusive and equitable public spaces, and promotes policies that give families the tools to grow and to find their footing, even in the face of complex realities.
“A view of people based on their abilities and humanity — not their limitations.”
